SHENZHEN（Chinese name:深圳； shēnzhèn） is located in the southern portion of the Guangdong Province, on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta. Neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong, Shenzhen's location gives it a

geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in this city. From then on, the city becomes a highlight of China, one known for its rapid economic growth.

More than thirty years ago, it just was a small fishing village called Bao'an County. In 1979, it was renamed Shenzhen City. When the Special Economic Zone was built, the city was divided into six zones, four of which are located in the Special Economic Zone.

Each year, more and more people come to Shenzhen to try to find employment. As a result, the city has become increasingly crowded. The local government has recently made city-wide environmental improvements in an effort to combat problems caused by overpopulation. In recognition for these improvements, the city was awarded the Garden City Award in 2000.METEN ENGLISH—Anna MAO

ClimateDue to its subtropical Climate, Shenzhen weather is mild with plenty of sunshine and rainfall all year round. Summer in this city usually lasts for as long as 6 months, but without being overly hot. In comparison, winter is very short and not cold at all.

With an average temperature of 22  C (72  F) on average, Shenzhen has a long mild summer and short relatively warm winter, which makes the city a year-round travel destination. Additionally, the China Hi-Tech Fair is held there from the 12th to the 17th of October every year. It is always advisable to make reservations well in advance of your visit to the city as the area is particularly busy during this time.

Transportation

Getting There

By Air-----Airport Code: SZX△Location: It is located in Lehua Town, about 26 kilometers (about 11 miles) north of the downtown area.

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△Brief Intro: As China's fifth largest airport with a yearly passenger volume of about 40 million, Shenzhen Airport now operates over 150 domestic air routes connecting around 100 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xian, Zhangjiajie, Guilin and Sanya. There are 21 international air routes leading to Macau, Taipei, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Seoul, Osaka and Tokyo. Currently, only one terminal building – T3 is in service.

△ Inquiries Hotline: +86 0755 – 23456789△ Lost and Found Office Hotline: +86 0755 – 23452663△ Medical Center: Between Luggage Claim Desk 2 and 3 on 2F

Airport Transportation

All long-distance buses for Hong Kong, Macau and nearby cities like Guangzhou, Zhongshan and Huizhou can be taken from the Ground Traffic Center. Ferries to Hong Kong and Macau are available from Fuyong Port, to which shuttle buses from T3 are frequently scheduled. Passengers who want to take the Subway Line 11 (Airport Line) can get off at Airport Metro Station and walk to T3 in 3 minutes. 

Airport shuttle bus to Shenzhen downtown area

Eleven shuttle bus lines are available in Shenzhen International Airport, running between the Airport and the downtown area. METEN ENGLISH—Anna MAO

Besides, buses E16, E21, M371, 790 can also take you to downtown areas. The hotline of the Shuttle Bus is +86 0755-23456789/83668292, in service between 07:00 and 21:30.Getting Around

By SubwayEight subway lines are operating in the city so that the accesses to the major distribution centers like Luohu Railway Station, Window of the World, Luohu Port and Shekou Port are quite easy.Operating Subway Lines:

 Line 1 (Luobao Line)    Line 2 (Shekou Line)     Line 3 (Longgang Line)     Line 4 (Longhua Line)  Line 5 (Huanzhong Line)     Line 7 (Xili Line)     Line 9 (Meilin Line)     Line 11 (Airport Line)Line to be Opened:

 Line 20 (Fuyong Line)

By TaxiCurrently, more than 16,000 taxis run in the city. They are mainly in four colors and serve designated areas: red and yellow cabs run in urban and suburb areas including Luohu, Futian, Nanshan and METEN ENGLISH—Anna MAO

Yantian Districts; green cabs can only be found in Bao’an and Longgang Districts; blue cabs, namely electric ones, serve the same areas as the red ones. In the day time, the fare is CNY 6-10 for the first 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) and then CNY 2.4 for each extra 0.6 mile (1 kilometer). During the night (23:00-06:00 the next day), passengers need to pay extra 30% as night allowance. 

By BusThere are over 900 bus lines running in this city presently. Regular bus lines, Express Lines, Intercity Lines, Night Lines, Peak Hour Lines and Holiday Bus Lines are the main categories. Most routes in downtown area cost CNY 1 for ordinary bus and CNY 2 for air-conditioned bus. Their operating hours are roughly from 07:00 to 23:00 in weekdays.

AttractionsShenzhen is a modern financial and commercial metropolis in China; however, it lacks the history and natural beauties which attract visitors to many of the other big cities. In recent years the city has compensated by developing excellent theme parks and man-made scenic spots. These modern facilities have succeeded in drawing in crowds of tourists, eager to check out the contemporary attractions.

Splendid China - Folk Culture Villages was formerly two scenic spots in Overseas China Town by Shenzhen Bay, and was integrated as one in 2003. It is the world's largest and most comprehensive

miniature park, reproducing nearly 100 famous tourist attractions in China and 25 full-scale ethnic villages. There, one can have a thorough lesson on the 5,000 years of Chinese history and appreciate beautiful landscapes from throughout the country in one day.

Opening Hours: 10:00 - 21:30Note: 1. Opening time is half an hour earlier during weekends and holidays. 2. Jun. - Aug.: 10:00 - 22:30.How to get to Splendid China - Folk Culture VillagesMETEN ENGLISH—Anna MAO

1. Take subway Line 1 (Luobao Line), and get off at Huaqiaocheng (OCT) Station. Get out from Exit D, and walk east to the destination.2. Take bus 21, 26, 32, 79, 101, 113, 123, 204, 209, 222, 223, 234, 323, 324, 328, 365, 369, 373, 383, 390, M398, M433, M435, M487, N4, N6, or PJ17 to Jinxiu Zhonghua (Splendid China - Folk Culture Villages).

Shenzhen Window of the World is a fantastic replica park situated at the Overseas Chinese Town. Here you can see vivid replicas of the world's wonders, historical heritages and famous scenic sites. The entire masterpiece is built at ratios of 1:1, 1:5 or 1:15.Opening Hours: 09:00 to 22:00 on

ordinary days; 09:00 to 22:30 on public holidaysHow to get to Window of the World1. Take Line 1 (Luobao Line) or Line 2, get off at Shijie Zhichuang (Window of the World) station and get out from Exit J.2. Take bus 21, 26, 32, 42, 43, 66, 70, 79, 90, 101, 113, 123, 204, 209, 222, 223, 234, 323, 324, 327, 338, 365, 369, 373, 383, 392, 395, B795, K578, M222, M372, M388, M398, M413, M425, M433, M435, M448, M486, M487, M488, M535, N4, N6, N24, PJ17, Peak Express Line 93, Tour Line 1, or Tour Line 4 to Shijie Zhichuang.

Shenzhen Happy Valley, a large modern theme park in China, is located in Nanshan District of the city. Covering an area of 350,000 square meters (about 86 acres), the park boasts large quantities of breathtaking and exciting amusements to satisfy anyone's desire for modern entertainments. The whole park is composed of nine areas with different themes, including Spanish Square, Cartoon City, Mt. Adventure, Gold Mine Town, Shangri-la Woods, Sunshine Beach,

Typhoon Bay, Playa Maya Water Park and Happy Times. The park encompasses nearly 100 exciting games for adults and children. Every day in the park, there are excellent performances in different styles, such as

magic, acrobatics and extreme sports.Opening Hours: Weekdays: 9:00 - 22:00 Weekends: 9:00 - 22:30METEN ENGLISH—Anna MAO

How to get to Shenzhen Happy Valley: By Subway: Take Line 1 or Line 2 to Window of the World station and walk out of Exit A to get there.By Bus: From the Shenzhen Railway station, take bus no. 101 (or subway line 1) to get there. From the airport, take bus no. 327 to Shijie Zhichuang (Window of the World) Station, across the street and walk about 3 minutes until you get there. From other parts in the city: Take bus no. 21, 26, 32, 70, 79, 90, 101, 113, 123, 204, 209, 222, 223, 234, B795, M398, M486, M487, M488, N4, N6, N24, or PJ17 to Shijie Zhichuang.

Dameisha Beach is located at Mirs Bay, in the east of Shenzhen. It is the longest beach in Shenzhen with a length of 1,800 meters (1,970 yards). Dameisha Beach Park has been built to meet the various needs of visitors. Currently, one can swim or ride a motorboat in the sea, enjoy the sunshine, or drive a vehicle or ride a horse along the beach, stroll along the seaside plank

road, or hold a barbecue party there, etc.Opening Hours: All DayHow to Get to Dameisha Beach: 1. Take bus 387/ j1/m437/ m465/n21/ Dameisha Holiday Special Line 2/ Tourism Bus of Overseas Chinese Town East/ Airport Line 6 and get off at Haibin Bath One (Haibin Yuchang ①) Station.2. Take bus b703/ b961 and get off at Haibin Bath (Haibin Yuchang) Station.3. Take bus 308 and get off at Haibin Bath Three (Haibin Yuchang ③) Station.

Dining

Shenzhen's gastronomic delicacies, is a reflection of its population - a smorgasbord of authentic cuisine from the provinces of China. Hot and spicy specialties of Sichuan Province, preserved ham of Hunan Province, cold dishes of northeast China and the perennial Cantonese meals are all favorite dishes of the locals. Japanese and Thai restaurants are also becoming popular.

The morning tea in ShenzhenThe morning tea of Guangdong Province has held the honour as the top breakfast in China for a long time. Sharing a cup of tea and eating delicious dim sum with a friend or family, or by you, has been a tradition here. Although the food is common to many areas, it is the leisurely pace of Shenzhen's morning tea that sets it apart from other cities. It extends into lunchtime, to the extent that many Shenzhen citizens make it METEN ENGLISH—Anna MAO

their lunch, and there are restaurants where dim sum is available all day.The following are some recommended places to have a morning tea:Tang Palace (07:30 -24:00)This is one of the most popular places for morning tea, so be prepared to wait for a seat. Many locals and visitors are attracted here not only for the dim sum, but for the seafood and authentic Cantonese dishes that are served here as well.Address: 6th floor of Zhonghai Business City, No.1, Xinyuan RoadBus routes: 101, 102, 103, 11, 203, 206Jin Du RestaurantAddress: To the south get off at Si Hai Park, Nanshan DistrictBus routes: 22, 204, 226, 331, 433, 462

Yue Cai (Cantonese Cuisine)Generally speaking, Cantonese Cuisine consists of dishes from three areas: Guangzhou, Chaozhou and Dongjiang. The latter two have unique ethnic flavors and are popular in Shenzhen. The outstanding Chaozhou dish is the porridge, which can be enjoyed as a white porridge, or as a salt porridge with some added seafood. The Dongjiang dishes are Hakka recipes handed down from generation to generation. Three of the popular ones are: Yanjuji (salt-baked chicken), Niangdoufu (stuffed bean curd) and Hongshaorou (braised pork with soy sauce).Here is a list of restaurants you can try:Shenyun Chaozhou PorridgeDongmen branch: No.26, Shaibu Road, Luohu DistrictZhenxing branch: N0.3007 of No15, Hongli West Road, Futian DistrictShuiku branch: No.35 of South Shuiku, Aiguo Road, Luohu DistrictKe Jia Wang (Hakka dish)HongBao Road head office (10:00-24:00): N0.138, Hongbao Lu, Luohu District;These are the buses you can take buses to get there: 404, 406, 418 and 42 to get to Zhenxing branch (10:00-24:00): No.113, Zhengxing West Road, Futian District;Take any of these buses: 219, 468, 466 and 455.

OthersBa Shu Feng Yue (Sichuan cuisine)Futian branch: No.405 of Sangda Industrial Zone, Zhenxing Road, Futian DistrictNanshan branch: 2nd floor of Yehai Market, Longcheng Road, Nanshan DistrictLuohu branch: No.34, Aiguo Road, Luohu DistrictMETEN ENGLISH—Anna MAO

Bashu Fengyue branch: 1st floor of Xinghe International Mansion, Central DistrictXiang E Qing (Hunan and Hubei cuisine)Zhonghang branch (11:00-22:30): Hangcheng Mansion of Zhong Hang Garden, Shennan Middle Road, Futian District; Buses of 204, 311, 101, 103, 213 and 320 can be used.Chinese Delicious Food Restaurant branch (10:00-22:10): No.138, Xuefu Road, Nanshan District;Buses of 22 and 204 are availableDongbin branch (10:30-22:30): No.17, Dongbin Road, Nanshan District;Buses of 462, 210 and 204 can reach there.

Western Food RestaurantRaindrops Western Food RestaurantRenmin South Road branch: 2nd floor of Haifeng Garden, Renmin South Road, Luohu DistrictNanyou branch: Located in the bathing beach of Industrial 2nd Road, Nanshan DistrictJintian Road branch: Jiayitai, Jintian South Road, Futian DistrictShatoujiao branch: No.78, Shensha Road, Yantian District

Vegetarian RestaurantDengpin Vegetarian ShopAddress: Baoannan Lu, Luohu District

Muslim RestaurantMesopotamia Muslim/Halal RestaurantTurkish food is the specialty of the restaurant.Address: Room no. 7, Lang Ju Yu Feng Block, No. 1010, South Wenjin Road, Luohu DistrictBus Routes: 5, 14, 40, B704, B800

Shopping

Shenzhen was one of the first Chinese cities to open its doors to the outside world. Influenced by its rich neighbor-Hong Kong, it is certain that Shenzhen is a prosperous metropolis. Even so, there are not too many special souvenirs for visitors to take home. But don't be disappointed, as the city will redeem its visitors in other ways. As a fast developing metropolis, it has a good selection of department stores and shopping centers, where everything from basic commodities to high-quality brands can be found. Actually, this is an ideal destination for those who are addicted to shopping. Electrical appliances, fashionable and reasonable clothing, jewelry and seafood are some of the best choices for you to buy there.

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It is easy for you to find a place to do some shopping since Shenzhen is divided distinctly into several zones of shopping centers. It is no wonder that Dongmen Pedestrian Street is the No.1 shopping center of the city. Various kinds of shops, restaurants and cinemas are open here. In Hua Qiang Bei you will find numerous electrical products. The famous

Women's World, which is an ideal place for purchasing clothing, is also located here. Other shopping zones like Nanshan, Renmin Nan and Shen Nan Zhong respectively have their own characteristics. Apart from these, the Chinese and English Street located in Yantian District attracts lots of visitors since it is under the domination of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. What's more, this is also a tax-free street.

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