Shenzhen travel guide
Shenzhen Tourism | Shenzhen Guide
You're Going to Love Shenzhen
With a population of 10.36 million, Shenzhen is a must-see destination in Guangdong, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shenzhen has to offer.
Where to Eat in Shenzhen
If you’re looking for affordable options, 1881 (1881 Baoan Nan Road) and Belle-Vue (1881 Baoan Nan Road) are great picks.
When to visit Shenzhen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shenzhen in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 13.2″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Shenzhen, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.
How to Get to Shenzhen
Plane
When flying to Shenzhen, you’ll arrive at Shenzhen (SZX), which is located 17 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Shenzhen from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 22h 10m.
Train
Located 4 miles from the city center, Shenzhen Shenzhen Railway Station is the busiest station in Shenzhen. Another popular train station is Shenzhen Shenzhen North Railway Station, located 5 miles from the center.
Bus
Shenzhen’s bus station is located 18 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Shenzhen
Where to stay in Shenzhen
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai to great affordable options like the Vienna Hotel Shenzhen Guangming Guangqiao Road Tianliao, Shenzhen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Shenzhen, with prices from $18 to $326 per night. Nanshan is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Shenzhen are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Futian - In Shenzhen’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Pavilion Century Tower (Huaqiang Northbusiness Zone), The Ritz-Carlton Shenzhen and The Langham, Shenzhen.
Nanshan - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan, Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen and The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan. The average nightly price for a double room in Nanshan is $32.
Luohu - The St. Regis Shenzhen, Hyatt Place Shenzhen Dongmen and Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Luohu will cost you about $17 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shenzhen
Most booked hotels in Shenzhen
Renting a car in Shenzhen
Renting a car in Shenzhen costs $44 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Shenzhen.
Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Shenzhen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29. The most frequently booked car type in Shenzhen is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.