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Close to the now defunct border crossing between Bao’an and Nanshan Districts lies a part of Shenzhen that, for the most part, is unknown even to the city’s residents. Amongst Shenzhen’s glitzy high rise buildings and shimmering skyscrapers lies a true historical gem. Read more>>
Just a quick heads up for any (American) football fans out there: Super Bowl XLVI, between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, is being screened at several sports bars across Shenzhen bright and early Monday morning at 07:30 (kick off is scheduled for 18:30 EST on Sunday, February 5th): Xpats Bar: 100 RMB breakfast + beer or bloody Mary. Call 8280 1352 for reservations Rapscallions: Free entrance, breakfast and bar available. Opens at 07:00 See also: 2012 Fed Cup... Read more>>
Shenzhen has been inhabited since the Neolithic Age, approximately 6,700 years ago. However, much of its early development was during the Xia and the Shang dynasties. Shenzhen was a base for the Nanyue tribe, a subset of the Baiyue tribe, known to have relied heavily on fishing and little cultivation. In 214 BC, Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty united China. As the first emperor, he merged Nanhai, Guilin, and Xiangjun, the area...Read more>>
Due to its proximity to Hong Kong, Shenzhen possesses one of the most developed transportation systems in China by both land and water with many of the neighboring cities providing quick routes via ferry, bus, andrail. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is the fourth largest airport in China. The airport is approximately 32 km from the city center and is readily accessible by taxi and shuttle bus. Shenzhen provides over 76 domestic routes,...Read more>>
