Why Travel to Shenzhen ?
Ranking as the No.2 city in Guangdong, Shenzhen is one of China's biggest and most important cities. Thanks to the perfect location to Hong Kong and Guangzhou, Shenzhen has become China's biggest electronics manufacturing and export city, a key part of China's "factory of the world". With a development since 1980, Shenzhen is also known as China's "Silicon Valley" with many world-famous companies, including Huawei, Tencent, ZTE, and DJI etc.
Because of opening of the new bullet train line to Hong Kong in 2018, Shenzhen has became much more popular place for tourists. Now tourists can reach Shenzhen from downtown Kowloon in about 19 minutes without any complicated transfer. As a tourism destination, Shenzhen does not have as many historical attractions as other famous cities in China. It has created a lot of wonderful theme parks for family tours. Moreover, Shenzhen is a coastal city in the south of Guangdong Province, neighboring Daya Bay and Dapeng Bay to the east and Pearl River Estuary and Lingdingyang to the west. So you could visit Dameisha Beach, Xiaomeisha Beach, Overseas Chinese Town East and Xiaomeisha Sea World. Shenzhen ranks one of the Top 10 cities to visit in 2019 as the second in the world by Lonely Planet. More and more tourists would like to choose Shenzhen as their tourist destinations in the world.
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Shenzhen Travel FAQs
Yes, most travelers need a visa to visit Shenzhen. However, there are some exceptions:
Citizens of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan do not require a visa.
The latest 240 hours Visa-Free policy for 54 countries offers you a 10 days staying in Shenzhen but you need to enter via Shenzhen Bao’an Port or Shekou Port. Please check if you are from those countries in our Visa-free page.
Visa requirements can vary depending on your nationality, so check with the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate before traveling.
Yes, Shenzhen is just a short distance from Hong Kong, and there are several border crossings, including:
Luohu Border: A busy pedestrian crossing linking Shenzhen to Hong Kong's Kowloon.
Futian Border: Another popular crossing, connecting Shenzhen's Futian District with Hong Kong.
Be sure to have your passport and any necessary documents for entry into Hong Kong.
There are 5 ways of transportation you can go from Shenzhen to Hong Kong.
1. Bullet train: 20 minutes only. It is the fastest way.
2. Subway: 50minutes. You need to transfer at Luomazhou Stop. It will spend you no more than 8 usd.
3. Private Car: You can be met at any location in Shenzhen. 1.5-2 hours. The whole cost is high. If there are 4-5 people in your group, it is a good option.
4. Bus: Take a bus from any ports of Shenzhen. 60 minutes with many stops.
5. Ferry: Take a boat from Shenzhen Bao’an Port or Shekou Port to Hong Kong in 50-70 minutes. Less crowded.
Shenzhen has a subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers.
The best times to visit are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is pleasant.
Avoid the summer months (June to August) when it can be hot and rainy.
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