Shenzhen Travel Guide
China
Shenzhen is a major city in southern China, with a population of 13,072,633. It sits close to Hong Kong and is a key urban centre in the Pearl River Delta region.
Most visitors arrive through Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). The nearest named beaches are across the border in Hong Kong, including Tai Po Lung Mei Beach, 19.2 kilometres away, and Ting Kau Beach, 19.5 kilometres away.
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Pays in CNY
Plug type Type A & Type C & Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +86
Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in China, especially in mainland China. However, there are some exceptions, particularly in tourist-oriented services within larger cities.
Best time to visit Shenzhen
Jan
20°5Feb
22°5Mar
24°11Apr
27°17May
29°20Jun
30°26Jul
32°25Aug
31°26Sep
31°23Oct
29°10Nov
25°7Dec
22°2Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Shenzhen
Tai Po Lung Mei Beach
19.2 km away
Ting Kau Beach
19.5 km away
Lido Beach
19.6 km away
Casam Beach
19.6 km away
Approach Beach
19.8 km away
Anglers' Beach
19.8 km away
Hoi Mei Wan Beach
19.9 km away
Castle Peak Beach
19.9 km away
Things to do in Shenzhen
Shun Hing Square
historic site
4.9 km
SEG Plaza
historic site
2.5 km
Shenzhen Special Zone Press Tower
historic site
1.3 km
落馬洲
historic site
4.3 km
Shenzhen Mosque
muslim place of worship
3.2 km
Science Museum Station
science museum
3.3 km
Hon Kwok City Center
historic site
2.3 km
China Merchants Bank Tower
historic site
4.3 km
Getting there
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · 27.5 km
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