Welcome to Shenzhen
Dynamic Shenzhen is an apt symbol of China’s impressive if sometimes uneven rush to embrace wealth. From humble village to bold metropolis in under 30 years, the city’s journey has been brash, dramatic and magnificent. With its natural blend of Chinese frontier spirit and frenetic entrepreneurialism, it has also become home to some of the most diverse and succulent cuisine you’ll find anywhere in China. And for the cash-strapped, the short hop across the border from Hong Kong at the Luohu crossing provides a gateway to China that is easily accessible and offers saving of at least 30% on international air taxes.
Facts
| Population | 14 million |
| Currency | 1 RMB = 10 jiao |
| Opening hours | Office hours, 09:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday. Banks, 09:00 - 16:00 at weekends. Most malls and supermarkets are open until 22:00. |
| Newspapers | Shenzhen Daily South China Morning Post China Daily |
| Emergency numbers | Police 110 Ambulance 120 Fire 119 |
| Tourist information | Shenzhen Tourism Bureau Add: 4/F 2nd Office of Municipal Government, 8 Mid Shangbulu, Shenzhen Tel: +86 755 2240972 / +86 75526905394 |
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