Looking for a place that can do a family photoshoot in December when I travel to Shenzhen from HK. We're going to have 2 young kids (2 and 4) + grandparents.

Any recommendations highly appreciated. Thanks!

I’m trying to find chinese brands like Icicle, Tangy, and Insis that work with more natural fabrics in Shenzhen. I found that the malls typically don’t carry these brands. I have found some locations on Google Maps but I don’t know if they are actual storefronts. Would anyone know if these stores exist in Shenzhen or where I could find similar brands?

I am from China and a recent university graduate. For the past three years, I have been engaged in various part-time jobs. I am looking for an opportunity to work for a company based abroad; I am willing to start with a one-month trial period, and if my performance is not up to standard, I will forgo any pay.

Hey everyone! I’ve been living in Shenzhen for a while now, but I hardly ever bump into other foreigners in Bao’an.

Where are you guys hiding? 😂

I’d love to connect with other expats living nearby, grab a pizza or a drink sometime.

If you’re based in Bao’an, which part are you in? Would be great to hear from you!

Cheers!

With Halloween coming up, I'm wondering what it's like in Shenzhen. Are there any Halloween parties, events, or places where people dress up in costumes?

Do people actually walk around the streets in costumes, or is it mostly limited to bars, clubs, and organized events? Are there any specific areas or venues worth checking out?

I'd love to experience Halloween in Shenzhen, so any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

Any authentic places that serve Shunde specialties? Staying near Shenzhen the Mixc and Grand Hyatt.

Thank you!

Hey everyone! My partner and I are planning to spend 2 days in Shenzhen and want to make the most of our time there.

What places would you say are absolutely worth visiting? We’re interested in beautiful scenery, unique neighborhoods, interesting architecture, good food, and places that feel special to Shenzhen rather than just typical tourist attractions.

We’d prefer a relaxed itinerary without rushing from one place to another. Any hidden gems or local recommendations would be appreciated too!

If you only had 2 days in Shenzhen, where would you go and what would you prioritize?

Thanks!

Hey everyone!

I'm wondering where I can meet some foreign friends in Shenzhen.

I'm looking for someone who speaks English to spend time with my kid on weekends. Nothing too formal — just hanging out, grabbing coffee, visiting museums, having meals together, and chatting in English.

Of course, I'll cover all the expenses, including food, transportation, and activities. There will also be additional pay for your time.

As long as you can speak English, that's totally fine!

Does anyone know where I could find someone like this? Or would anyone here be interested?

Thanks in advance! 😊

Hello, having a hard time picking a hotel in Shenzhen. I am loyal to Marriott. Currently stuck between st. Regis and ritz Carlton. Any advice would help. Thank you!

Can anyone recommend nice shop to buy replacement strap and have them fit it for me?

This is Shenzhen Bay Talent Park. The children's play area here is very suitable for kids. I often bring my children here to play.

Having lived in Shenzhen for so many years, my biggest headache is why there are always so many electric bikes in Shenzhen. It feels like no matter where you go, there are electric bikes everywhere.

I am looking to buy a luxury evening gown in L or XL size. Where can I buy it in Shenzhen?

As a HKPR + Non-Chinese passport holder living in Shenzhen/Hong Kong and commute frequently. Here is my list of exprience

Pro:

- no need to get on and off at Lok Ma Chau

- the stops are all indoors, so no issues with rain, hot sun typhoon etc

- no more crossing that 1Km bridge to the Huanggang metro station

- Juxtaposed mmigration counters. The Hong Kong and Chinese one immigrations are place right at the border line. After you finish the Hong Kong side, the Hong Kong gates will allow you to pass through. Heading next to the Chinese side.

Bad:

- too many floors. Even though there are 6 lift, I think the lifts will be flooded during holiday sessions.

- There is no tablet or machine to fill the Chinese arrival card. I was standing at the Chinese immigration counter writing the paper arrival card after crossing the Hong Kong counter. Blocking other HK PR behind.

• not much time difference for me due to a lot of walking and slow immigration. Maybe saving the 10 minutes walk from the old checkpoint to Huanggang Port Station

Over experience around 35 minutes after alighting from the bus in the Hong Kong side to entering the metro at Huanggang Station. For a HK PR + Passport Holder.

Has anyone had experience getting this done - where, turnover, and approximate cost?

Not tailored suits or anything but more casual clothes

I contacted Shenzhen Lemon Furniture (Lemon Furniture on Alibaba) (Joanna Deng) on a referral from a designer friend for custom furniture. The quote was for solid walnut and ash at high prices. lemonfurniture.en.alibaba.com

What arrived was not that. The pieces were made of cheap wood covered in a paper veneer with a printed wood-grain stamp. The veneer did not hold up to sanding or varnish — it bubbled and flaked off in multiple places. One door was half solid wood and half veneer. I could not make the finish look acceptable no matter what I tried, and I ended up painting the unit a solid colour, which was not the look I wanted.

Other problems included:

• Drawers that my designer had specified were simply left out.
• Light-coloured wood filler used on dark wood.
• Glue marks that became very visible once varnished.
• None of the furniture arrived assembled. Assembly cost me thousands of dollars extra.
• Some pieces could not be assembled properly because they had never been test-fitted at the factory.
• On a buffet, the veneer roll ran out mid-piece, leaving an obvious ugly seam.
• For a kitchen unit I sent a design based on a client photo of a similar Ikea piece that showed two units. They produced two units and insisted I pay for both.

Throughout the entire process I was not shown progress photos or given updates voluntarily. No questions were asked and nothing was sent for approval. I had to force updates and approvals myself.

I spent over $10,000 USD and received unusable or heavily compromised furniture. I do not recommend this supplier.

​Before moving to Shenzhen, almost everyone warned me: "It’s a city of pure hustle, skyscrapers, and non-stop work culture." I was honestly expecting a concrete jungle where people only sleep and work.

​But after spending a few weekends exploring around, I gotta say — I couldn't be more wrong! 😂

​Turns out, Shenzhen actually has one of the coolest outdoor scenes I've experienced in a major city

I’m a 27-year-old man based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. I graduated from a 985 university and currently work as a hardware engineer at a Fortune 500 company. Over the past seven months, I’ve been learning about AI and AI Agents. I also plan to launch AI-related self-media content, so I’m looking for partners interested in building AI projects together. Your nationality doesn’t matter to me — I’m open to collaborating with anyone, Chinese or international, as long as we can work as a team.

I’m still exploring how to fully unlock the potential of LLMs to build practical projects. That’s why I’m seeking collaborators. College students or people with flexible time would be ideal. I also love outdoor activities. If you’re located in Shenzhen, we could even become friends on top of our collaboration, which would be great.

hey everyone, so i live in hong kong and visit shenzhen quite often, i’ve got both a mainland phone number and an hk one

i have some stuff i wanna buy on taobao but they only ship inside the mainland so im trying to wonder how i can get them?

i dont wanna go through the trouble of cross-border shipping or third party shipping. i’m trying to choose pick-up points (like Cainiao) in Shenzhen and whenever I visit there, I would just grab my parcel on the way. unfortunately idk what the issue is but my Taobao (even after switching my phone number to +86 and picking an address there), I don’t get an option of “Choose pick-up up point”, it’s always just “Door-to-door delivery”

how do you guys deliver your orders to collection/pick-up points then? Do you just type in the Collection Point’s address in the “Your Address” and “Door-to-Door delivery” option? If so, how does that work? How would Cainiao know that I have a parcel and whatnot

Where in Shenzhen can I buy a good dslr camera with lens, card, suitable for beginners and not more than 150€