Shenzhen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a youth city and was established as China's first special economic zone in 1980. Shen Nan Road

Futian

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Futian. Coco Park Shopping Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huanggangcun Station or Fumin Station to see more of the city.

Futian
Skyline of Houhai CBD in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China

Nanshan

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Xin'an Nantou Ancient City and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Nanshan. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Shenzhen University South Station or Taoyuan Station.

Nanshan
view of Luohu district Shenzhen city China

Luohu

4/5(16 area reviews)

Luohu is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Fairy Lake Botanical Gardens and Dongmen Pedestrian Street. See more of Shenzhen by jumping on the metro at Tai'an Station or Buxin Station.

Luohu
Fengyan is a picturesque temple on the top of the mountain. The main difference of the rest Chinese temples here are wishes and prayers people write down on a wooden hearts and hang on trees around. Looks amazing and you may take magnificent photos. The city view is another thing worth seeing.Also you will find a pond with hundreds of turtles 🐢
Take a metro to the station Airport East of Line 1 and then a taxi to 鳳凰山

Bao'an

Noted for its spas and golf courses, there's plenty to explore in Bao'an. Top attractions like Fenghuang Mountain and Yifang Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Airport East Station or Fuwei Station to see more of the city.

Bao'an
Container terminal, Chiwan Port, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Shekou

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Sea World while getting to know Shekou, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Sea World Station or Shuiwan Station to see more of the area.

Shekou
Amazing high angle view from Shenzhen Museum

Futian CBD

If you're spending time in Futian CBD, check out sights like Shenzhen Civic Center or Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Civic Center Station or Futian Station.

Futian CBD
Shangri-La Shenzhen

Shangri-La Shenzhen

5 out of 5
Jianshe Road, Luohu District Shenzhen Guangdong
The price is 1.966.555 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.966.555 ₫
2.293.003 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shenzhen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room and helpful staffs

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Shangri-La Shenzhen
The St. Regis Shenzhen

The St. Regis Shenzhen

5 out of 5
No 5016 Shennan Road East, Luoho Distr. Shenzhen Guangdong
The price is 4.440.422 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
4.440.422 ₫
5.177.533 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shenzhen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
Thanks for the help from Mia. She gave us a really good service and she’s very nice. I really appreciate the whole hotel and it’s a really good travel.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

The St. Regis Shenzhen
Futian Shangri-La Shenzhen

Futian Shangri-La Shenzhen

5 out of 5
4088 Yi Tian Road Shenzhen Guangdong
The price is 3.384.906 ₫ per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
3.384.906 ₫
3.946.800 ₫ total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shenzhen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (891 reviews)
The location is great, but the facility is slight older than other establishments.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Futian Shangri-La Shenzhen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Grandview Shenzhen

Somerset Grandview Shenzhen

4 out of 5
No.5 Xinsha Road Shenzhen Guangdong
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Shenzhen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Huaqiangbei and Window of ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
Great location. Very clean. And comfortable

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Somerset Grandview Shenzhen
Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen

Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen

4.5 out of 5
No 22 Dengliang Road, Nanshan District Shenzhen Guangdong
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Shenzhen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Window of the World and Coastal City ...
Ascott Raffles City Shenzhen
Fraser Suites Shenzhen

Fraser Suites Shenzhen

5 out of 5
No.183 Zhenhua Road, Futian District Shenzhen Guangdong
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Shenzhen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (470 reviews)
Everything was exceptional. The location, the suites, the service, the breakfast.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Fraser Suites Shenzhen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Shenzhen

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Typical chinese mega-city. Lots to do but sadly only had time for business

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We like Shenzhen lots of food options and shopping but a very modern city, not so much history or charm

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Large parks, including safari park, Meridian viewing centre worth visiting

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Shenzhen is now pretty expensive, but it is catching up on Hong Kong fast for shopping experience. The transportation is good and great value. The added security check in the Metro can be a pain in the rush hours.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great viewing , good dinning , easy transport , , good shooping , overall great city,

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Busy city

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