Shenzhen: Latest 2025 Travel Guide

🏙 Shenzhen Travel Guide

📍 Must-visit tourist hotspots (selected)

1. Shenzhen Bay Park & ​​Shenzhen Bay Bridge

   • The seaside promenade is about 13 kilometers long and you can enjoy the skylines of Hong Kong and Shenzhen while walking.
   • Editor’s Tip: Watching the sunset in the evening is super romantic, and the night view is equally stunning.

2. Huaqiangbei Business District

   • A world-renowned center for electronic products and a paradise for digital fans.
   • Editor’s tip: Bargaining is the norm, but pay attention to product quality.

3. Window of the World

   • Travel around the world in a day at this theme park featuring miniature versions of landmarks from around the world.
   • Editor’s Tip: Don’t miss the fireworks and light show at night.

4. Dameisha & Xiaomeisha Beach

   • It is suitable for playing in the water, surfing, and walking on the beach, and is a good place to escape the summer heat.
   • Editor's Tip: As there are many people on holidays, it is recommended to arrive early in the morning to grab a good seat.

5. Shenzhen Museum & Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall

   • Free admission, gain an in-depth understanding of Shenzhen's development from a fishing village to a metropolis.

6. OCT East

   • A comprehensive tourist area integrating natural scenery, theme parks and resort hotels.

7. Lianhuashan Park

   • You can overlook the entire Futian District from the top and see the bronze statue of Deng Xiaoping.

🍜 Must-try food in Shenzhen

1. Cantonese-style morning tea

   • Shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns, black bean sauce spare ribs, rice rolls...sip slowly with tea.
   • Editor’s recommendation: Diandude and Heytea dim sum areas (selected stores).

2. Yantian Seafood

   • Cook it freshly, and steam it to bring out the fresh and sweet taste.

3. Hakka Yong Tau Foo

   • The tofu is stuffed with meat filling, and the soup is rich and has a strong Hakka flavor.

4. Shajing oysters

   • A Shenzhen specialty, the oyster meat is plump and juicy.

5. Beef brisket noodles

   • The beef brisket is stewed until it is soft and the broth is rich and fragrant, which is perfect with rice noodles.

6. Hong Kong-style milk tea & pineapple bun

   • Due to its proximity to Hong Kong, the standard of Hong Kong-style tea restaurants is very high.

🚇 Shenzhen Traffic Tips

• Subway : Covers the entire city and ports (Luohu, Futian, Shekou, etc.), with fares starting from 2 yuan.
• Public transportation : Cheap but with frequent departures, suitable for short distances.
• Taxis & ride-hailing services : Convenient but may be congested during peak hours.
• Border crossings : You can travel to and from Hong Kong via Luohu, Futian, Shenzhen Bay and other ports. Remember to bring a valid pass.
• Shared bicycles : Suitable for short-distance movement in urban areas, especially in coastal areas.

📅 Editor's personal itinerary suggestion (3 days)

• Day 1 : Shenzhen Bay Park → Lianhuashan Park → Dinner: Yantian Seafood
• Day 2 : Window of the World → Huaqiang North Electronics Street → Cantonese-style morning tea
• Day 3 : Dameisha Beach → Overseas Chinese Town East → Late-night snack at a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant