Shenzhen

Shenzhen suits travellers who want to see what China is making now. Huaqiangbei puts electronics and technology trading at the centre of a city visit, while the Shenzhen Bay waterfront offers space to step away from the shopping floors. Give each district a clear purpose: browse products, explore a cultural block or take a park walk. It is a city to follow your interests rather than a fixed monument checklist.

Best for

Curious gadget shoppers, design-minded travellers and a modern-city contrast.

When to go

Keep the waterfront walk for a day that suits being outdoors; use the shopping districts as a different kind of outing.

Trip shape

Choose a technology or shopping focus, then leave a separate stretch for the bay and city parks.

Food to explore

Cantonese dim sum and the varied regional kitchens around Luohu offer a break from the showrooms.

Getting around

Plan by district and save the exact shop or park entrance, rather than relying on a building name alone.