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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, and rail.Read More>>
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located about 32 kilometers away from the city center. Currently, there are a total of 120 routes with domestic services to Beijing (3 hrs), Shanghai (2 hrs), Xi'an... Read More>>
The city of Shenzhen is easily reached from inland China via two major railways: the Great Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Kowloon-Canton Railway. Both railways bisect Shenzhen to connect inland cities to Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. The high-speed... Read More>>
There are several bus stations in Shenzhen including Shenzhen Long-distance Bus Station, Luohu Bus Station, Futian Bus Station and Shekou Bus Station with buses to almost every province in south China including Anhui, Fujian, Guangxi, Guizhou,... Read More>>
There are regularly scheduled passenger shuttle ferries from Shenzhen's Shekou Port to and from Zhuhai (1 hour), Macau (80 minutes), Hong Kong (50 minutes), Hong Kong International Airport (30 minutes), and Kowloon (1 hour). Shekou Port is easily... Read More>>
The Shenzhen Metro opened in 2004. Currently there are two lines (Line 1 and 4) that provide services from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm. The two lines cover the city in the shape of a cross, meeting at the Conference and Exhibition Center station. Prices... Read More>>
The Shenzhen public bus prices are much different than any other city since their price is according to number of stops traveled. An air-conditioned buses price is RMB 2 per segment (including 4 stops) and non air-conditioned vehicles cost RMB 1 or... Read More>>
Shenzhen cab fare starts at RMB 7.5 to RMB 12.5 at flag fall for the first 2 or 3 kilometers. Red taxis can operate in or out of the special economic zone; yellow taxis can only operate within the special economic zone, and the green ones can only... Read More>>
Sightseeing Bus Stops Line 1: Railway Station, International Trade Building, Shenzhen Museum, Special Zone Newspaper Office, Honey Lake, Water Park, Overseas Chinese Town, Splendid China, Folk Culture Village, Window of the World, Future Times Read More>>
Hiring a self-drive car in China requires a Chinese driver's license and resident's permit. Most foreign visitors cannot meet this requirement, but fortunately, hiring a car with driver is a far cheaper proposition that would be in the West. Read More>>