Fast Facts
Chinese Name: 深圳市 (shēn zhèn shì)
Area: 1,954.84 square kilometers (about 483,051.52 acres)
Population: 8,277,500
Area Code: 0755
Zip Code: 518100
Administrative Division: six districts (Futian, Luohu, Nanshan, Bao'an, Longgang, Yantian)
City Government: Citizen Center, Fuzhong 3th Road, Fuzhong District
Banks: Shenzhen Branch of Bank of China offers currency exchange service.
Address: International Financial Mansion, No.2022, Jianshe Road
Post Office:
Luohu District
Jianshe Road Branch: 3040, Jianshe Road (08:00~20:00)
Aiguo Road Branch: 1033, Aiguo Road (08:00~19:00)
Chunfeng Road Branch: 2016, Chunfeng Road (08:00~19:00)
Lushan Branch: 1/F, Lushan Garden (08:00~19:00)
Donghu Branch: 8, Bibo 1st Street, Aiguo Road (08:00~19:00)
Futian District:
Bagualing Branch: 1, Bagua 1st Road (08:00~18:00)
Shennanzhong Branch: 1/F, No.3, Tongjian Building, 2033, Shennan Zhong Road (09:00~21:30)
Huaqiangbei Branch: 2/F, Building of Modern Window, Huaqiang North Road (09:00~20:00)
Emergency Numbers:
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Traffic: 122
Useful Numbers:
Shenzhen Tourist Bureau: 8200320
Consumer complaints: 12315
Price complaints: 12358
Quality complaints: 12365
Hospital:
Shenzhen People's Hospital
Address: No.1017, Dongmen North Road
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Address: No.1120, Lianhua Lu, Futian District
Shenzhen Second People's Hospital
Address: No.3009, Sungang West Road, Futian District
Shenzhen Children's Hospital
Address: No.7019, Yitian Lu, Futian District
Famous University
Shenzhen University
Address: No.3688, Nanhai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City
Website: http://www.szu.edu.cn/en/
Churches
Shenzhen Catholic Church (St. Anthony's Church )
Address: Zhuzilin, Nonglin Road, Futian District
Bus Route: 21, 26, 54, 101, 113, 123, 204, 209, 301, 320, 370, 383
Shenzhen Christian Church
Address: Meilin Road
Bus Route: 30, 35, 201, 222, 361, 431, 470, 474
Useful Resources:
Shenzhen tourist attractions - Browse pictures, videos and maps of the top attractions in Shenzhen China.
Visit Shenzhen: News and travel guide about Shenzhen China.
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Travelers' Voices on Shenzhen Travel Tips
1.
Oct. 31,2009 08:21 Reply
Ms.Hew(Singapore) said:
Dear Friends,
Does anyone know if the China Post located on Jianshe Road as mentioned by Mr Leo accept postage of letters only or do they accept parcel that weighs around a few kg?
And best if I am able to know the freight cost of 5 kgs parcel.
Thanks
Kris
Nov. 2,2009 22:48
Mr.Sandy replied:
China post accept parcel and not all of them accept international parcel to abroad. It seems the Jianshe Road post office do accept. Usually you should pay for the parcel by weight and fare differs from countries. If it is heavier than 2kgs, you should pay additional fee for that.
2.
Oct. 29,2009 09:33 Reply
Ms.Kris(singapore) said:
Dear Friends,
I am visiting Shenzhen next week and is considering freighting my purchases to Singapore. I will be staying in Dongmen and would like to know if the China Post Office at Jianshe Road or Tianjian road is very far from Dongmen?
And also can anyone advise me of the post office operating hours?
Great thanks
kris
Oct. 29,2009 21:39
Mr.Leo replied:
Please go to the China Post located on Jianshe Road, which is not far to the east of Dongmen. For details, this post office is just located at the Laojie Station's Exit B of Shenzhen subway Line 1. It is open from 08:00 to 20:00 everyday.
Oct. 30,2009 11:10
Ms.Hew(singapore) replied:
Hi Mr Leo,
Great Thanks. ( :
Kris
3.
Oct. 26,2009 02:49 Reply
Mr.Birder(Finland) said:
Hi! I am coming to Shenzhen on November for a week to work. My hobby is birding, ornithology. I try to contact local Shenzhen Birdwatching Society but did not succeed. Can You help me to have contact. Id be glad if someone wants to guide me to see birds.
Oct. 27,2009 22:46
Mr.Andrew replied:
This is the email of Shenzhen Bird Watching Society admin@szbird.org.cn
There are several bird watching places, such as, Hongshulin, Bijiashan Park, ZHongshan Park, Donghu park. Meiling Reservoir-Tanglang Shan, Wutongshan National Forest Park. Their office is in Hongshulin Road, Futian District. Hope you can succeed this time.
4.
Oct. 13,2009 23:32 Reply
Mr.amir(Malaysia) said:
What is the immigration requirement for travel to Shenzhen for Malaysian
Oct. 14,2009 01:33
Mr.Hank replied:
Well, you should follow the customs and immigration rules of China, no special thing~ I think you could find these tips of Entry & Exit at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/
5.
Oct. 6,2009 20:43 Reply
Ms.Anita(Australia) said:
I am doing a day trip to Shenzhen and would like to go to Dongmen Pedestrian Street for shopping. Will a guide/ interpreter be necessary or should we be able to shop without speaking the language?
Oct. 10,2009 03:22
Mr.Jamie replied:
Yes, you can bargin showing your finger write to them. I saw some tourists from Indonesia type the amount number in mobile phone showint to the seller. Well, it will be nice if you have a guide, but not necessary I think.
6.
Sep. 12,2009 07:36 Reply
Mr.Ling(Singapore) said:
Will Shenzhen shops closed during Chinese New Year
Sep. 13,2009 03:21
Mr.sally(cn) replied:
Most of the shops will not close. But the opening time will be a little late and the closing time will be a liitle earlier.
Oct. 5,2009 05:36
Ms.CICI(China) replied:
Most of the shops would close because everybody will go back to their hometown.
7.
Sep. 23,2009 07:28 Reply
Ms.maria(usa) said:
How far is the Dongman market and the electronic markets from Luohu district. How much would a taxi cost to go to these areas and how long would it take. do I need a guide to take me to these places. will the hotel front desk speak a little english?
Sep. 24,2009 03:12
Mr.Eric replied:
Do you mean the Dongmen Market and the electronic markets in Huaqingbei? If so, both of them are located in Luohu district, and could reached by subway easily. If you take a taxi, the fare is very reasonable, within 20RMB.
Oct. 5,2009 05:34
Ms.CICI(China) replied:
HuaQiangBei is belong to Futian district.The cheapest way is take the bus -- 113 line.Just take you 15 to 20 minutes.Or you can go there by metro.
8.
Aug. 30,2009 11:05 Reply
Ms.brenda(canada) said:
Do we use chinese money (CNY) or do we use us dollars, when we are in china.
What is the weather in Mid Oct./09 in china mainland and hongkong.
We do not have a guide in shenzen, but we have some local sentences in chinese so that the taxi or the locals will understand. Will that be enough to enjoy our one day stay in shenzen- mainly shopping. Then to the Luoho railway station to take a train to honkong. what intervals do the trains run from shenzen luoho station to hong kong.
From honkong, I guess we can take a cab to our hotel.
thank you
Sep. 1,2009 21:00
Mr.Jason replied:
You should use Chinese money in China. In mainland China, the weather is getting cool since mid-Oct. Comparatively, the weather is comfortable. Wear Jean, ligth sweater and take a coat with you. Hong Kong is quite warmer then the mainland. T-shirt with a light coat is enough. There is a train from Luohu to Hung Hom every 5-8 minutes.
Sep. 4,2009 02:47
Ms.Jax replied:
Yes - definitely use RMB while in China! I live in Dongguan (about 40 minute train ride from Shenzhen) and it is pretty hot in Mid October in my opinion! Depends what you are used to - for me it is rather warm!
Trains are always running from Louhu to Hong Kong - you won't wait longer than 5 minutes!
9.
Aug. 15,2009 11:18 Reply
Mr.Alamgir(Singapore) said:
Hi
i have a plan to visit Shengzen end of this month (August 09) and wants to buy electronic goods especially computer accessories, laptop, memory card etc. which place/market will suitable for me. i want to buy for business purpose. i m looking for whole sell price.
Alamgir
Singapore
Aug. 18,2009 22:11
Mr.Jerry replied:
Go to visit the electronic markets in Huaqiangbei.
10.
Aug. 18,2009 11:56 Reply
Ms.bel(Singapore ) said:
how the weather in mid september in shenzhen? wants to go there at that period.
Aug. 18,2009 21:48
Mr.ivry(cn) replied:
It is still hot then, you'd better take summer clothes. Besides take a coat as it rains heavily sometimes.