About
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is located
in the very south of Guangdong Province.
Overlooking Hong Kong to the south and bordering
Kowloon, this area is commonly referred
to as Hong Kong's "backyard".
Although the population of the city is about
5 million, only 1.5 million people are legally
registered permanent residents.
Most people who visit Shenzhen do so on
business and there is an abundance of hotels
and other facilities that cater to the business
traveler which help to make a stay in Shenzhen
more enjoyable. And, the city is close to
Hong Kong,making a day trip to the big city
for some culture very convenient .
Wheather for September to November is 15
degrees C to 28 degrees C.
Transporation
Shenzhen
has convenient transport routes with air,
rail and road links to most major Chinese
cities. Hong Kong is very accessible and
less than a one hour away by train.
By
Plane:
Seventy six domestic flight routes and 5
international routes operate in and out
of Shenzhen International Airport (telephone
2777-6789) which is one of China's busiest
airports. The airport is located 32 km west
of the city. A taxi from the airport to
downtown is approximately RMB150.
By
train:
Shenzhen lies at the intersection of the
rail routes between Beijing-Kowloon, Beijing-Guangzhou
and Guangzhou-Kowloon and trains to Guangzhou
(2 1/2 hours, RMB 41 or RMB65) operate frequently.
The queues at the station are very long,
and it's best to get your ticket through
a hotel if possible. The rail line (the
KCR) to Hong Kong is also extremely convenient
and it takes 45 minutes to reach Kowloon
(HK$33). The train station is right on the
Hong Kong Border on Jianshe Lu. Its a massive
and sprawling place so make sure you follow
the signs (in English) correctly to reach
your required platform.
City
transport:
Shenzhen's urban transportation consists
of buses, mini-buses, taxis and luxurious
double-decker sightseeing buses. The bus
routes are generally very good and there
are numerous taxis available.
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Climate
The climate in Shenzhen is
similar to Hong Kong and temperatures here
can be almost sub tropical with intense
summer heat and lots of rain!
The summers here are exceptionally long,
running for about six months and temperatures
can reach 35 degrees C. The winters in this
city are much more bearable however, and
temperatures rarely drop below 10 degrees
C. August and September are the best seasons
to visit when the temperature is pleasant
and the days are long.
Attractions
Compared with its neighboring
cities, Shenzhen does not have many natural
scenic spots but it does have a few attractions
The China Folk Culture Villages, a place
that incorporates 24 ethnic minority villages
from throughout China in downtown Shenzhen
and is interesting. Also, the Guanlan Golf
Club is a great place for a few rounds with
business partners although it is expensive.
Passports
and passes:
Although Chinese tourists require a special
"frontier pass" to enter Shenzhen,
non Chinese do not. When you enter the Special
Economic Zone (SEZ) by bus however, the
local police and customs officers will board
to check passports and frontier passes.
If you travel through the zone by taxi,
you have to get out of your vehicle at the
border and walk through customs, picking
up your taxi on the other side again. You
may be asked to show your passport while
visiting ShenZhen and regulations can make
getting around rather time consuming.
Visas:
Visitors are permitted to
stay in Shenzhen for up to 30 days witht
a Chinese visitor Visa. However, you are
not allowed to travel elsewhere in the country
and must stay within the city boundaries.
Any
requirement for invitation letter, pls click
here to download:
Invitation letter
Currency:
Shenzhen operates a dual currency system.
Hong Kong dollars and Chinese Renminbi can
be used to pay for things, but only RMB
is usually given as change. Most hotels
will exchange money and there is an exchange
bureau at the Hong Kong border in the train
station.
