City sights & work trips
Futian
A useful starting point for central-city plans. Check the actual address of your meeting or exhibition.
YOUR SHENZHEN VISITOR GUIDE
Arrive ready. Explore more.
A good stay starts with a simple plan. Find your hotel, sort the essentials and build a trip around what you enjoy.
First visits · business trips · family breaks
LESS SEARCHING, MORE EXPLORING
What kind of trip is yours?
Pick a pace and a focus. Get a short plan with the guides you actually need.
Your two-day city introduction
- Start with your base
Choose a hotel near your main plans and save the address before arrival.
Compare hotels - Day 1 · parks and city views
Choose one city area, leave room for lunch and finish with a relaxed neighborhood walk.
Choose your outdoor stop - Day 2 · explore a different side
Explore Shekou and its waterfront, or choose an indoor attraction if the weather turns.
Choose your next stop
Suggested pace, not a timed tour. Check opening, tickets and travel time for your dates. Your choices stay on this page.
Where should you stay?
Start with the neighborhood. Then compare the room and the complete price.
Waterfronts, dining & families
Nanshan & Shekou
Build your days around the bay, Sea World or local attractions; avoid criss-crossing the city.
Border journeys & city shopping
Luohu
Match the hotel to your chosen crossing, not just the district name. Check opening hours before travel.
Late arrivals & early flights
Bao’an & the airport
Confirm whether a hotel is connected to the terminal or needs a road transfer.
Six things to sort before landing
Practical answers, without a wall of information.
Airport & arrival
Terminals, transfers, parking and airport hotels in one guide.
Open the airport guideEntry documents
Check the rules for your passport, purpose and trip before booking.
Visa & visitor guidanceGetting around
Metro, taxis and cross-border journeys. Save your destination in Chinese.
Compare transport optionsPaying for your trip
Set up payment apps before arrival and keep a backup payment method.
Payment setup guideStay connected
Compare SIM and roaming options; check your phone and plan compatibility.
Mobile data guideMake it your kind of Shenzhen
One good plan is better than a packed checklist.
Ready to go?
A five-point check before you book or fly.
No account. Nothing sent or saved; refreshing clears your checklist.
Keep the important details current
This hub organizes the trip; official providers confirm entry rules, schedules and availability.
Official mainland entry information Official Shenzhen Airport Shenzhen Government visitor information Healthcare & emergency guidance
If your trip includes Hong Kong, check its separate entry rules and your ability to return to mainland China.
About the images
Editorial illustrations and guide photography are used for trip inspiration. They do not depict the room or view of a hotel booking.