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Subtropical Santa: Where to Go For Christmas Dinner in Shenzhen
Subtropical Santa: Where to Go For Christmas Dinner in Shenzhen
Dec 12, 2011 Comments (2)

There are many places, both high and low, where you can go to enjoy Christmas lunch or dinner in Shenzhen. Here are some of the best places to get your fill of Christmas cheer (and food). Read More>>

Shuiwei: Shenzhen’s Off-The-Beaten-Track Border Area
Shuiwei: Shenzhen’s Off-The-Beaten-Track Border Area
Oct 31, 2011 Comments (0)

In downtown Shenzhen there exists an overlooked area called Shuiwei. Today many people pass by it on their way to the Huanggang border crossing without ever realising that a few hundred metres away is one of the most vibrant parts of Shenzhen. Read More>>

Boozin’ and Buffetin’: Halloween Happenings in Shenzhen
Boozin’ and Buffetin’: Halloween Happenings in Shenzhen
Oct 21, 2011 Comments (0)

Hope you’ve recovered from last year’s Halloween festivities, because it is nearly that time again. For this year’s Halloween events in Shenzhen, you can literally “pick your poison”—there are a ton of Halloween-themed drinking and dining options to choose from. Check out our Shenzhen Halloween 2011 guide for info on all of the best activities. Read More>>

The Best Places to Enjoy a Cocktail in Shenzhen
The Best Places to Enjoy a Cocktail in Shenzhen
Oct 10, 2011 Comments (0)

Cocktails are popular in Shenzhen, from up-market hotel bars and lounges to local pubs, you can find an excellent cocktail anywhere in Shenzhen. Here are a few great places to go. Read More>>

The Best New Bars in Shenzhen Since 2010
The Best New Bars in Shenzhen Since 2010
Sep 12, 2011 Comments (4)

Over the last eighteen months or so, there has been a veritable bloom of ‘new’ bars, pubs and clubs in Shenzhen. Here are a few of the more interesting places that have opened their doors since 2010. Read More>>

Beat the Heat: Great Salads and Sandwiches in Shenzhen
Beat the Heat: Great Salads and Sandwiches in Shenzhen
Jul 18, 2011 Comments (3)

For many, the thought of the unassuming sandwich or the subdued salad might not immediately inspire pangs of hunger. However, with the onset of the blisteringly hot weather in Shenzhen, salads and sandwiches are a fantastic dining option that won’t bloat. Read More>>

5 Expat-Friendly Bars & Pubs in Shenzhen’s Coco Park
5 Expat-Friendly Bars & Pubs in Shenzhen’s Coco Park
Jun 07, 2011 Comments (1)

Coco Park is fast becoming a staple hang out for expats interested in the crazy party scene or just looking to kick back and relax. This article tells you which places are worth the trip. Read More>>

Pleasing Your Palate – The Top Indian Restaurants in Shenzhen
Pleasing Your Palate – The Top Indian Restaurants in Shenzhen
May 10, 2011 Comments (3)

Indian restaurants in Shenzhen have been striving to cater to the demanding and disparate tastes of expats and Chinese alike. Find out which ones deserve a try. Read More>>

Wanghai Road: A Great Culinary Escape from Shekou and Coco Park
Wanghai Road: A Great Culinary Escape from Shekou and Coco Park
Apr 27, 2011 Comments (3)

With Sea World undergoing a massive remodeling project, many foreigners in Shenzhen are looking for trendy, delicious Western restaurants that don’t feature the constant din of construction work. Luckily there’s a little-known street within walking distance of Sea World – Wanghai Road.

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Where to Get Your Hands on Imported Food in Shenzhen
Where to Get Your Hands on Imported Food in Shenzhen
Oct 22, 2010 Comments (11)

if you get tired of playing Russian roulette with restaurant hygiene or if you just want to cook up a dish that you have long yearned for, you may find the following import food shop recommendations useful. Read More>>

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>