Welcome to Shenzhen
Hi 👋 everyone, I’m Felix, an independent 🧑💻 developer living in 🌆 Shenzhen. This guide is a collection of 🍜 the food I’ve eaten, ☕️ the coffee I’ve tried, and some 🌳 fun places in Shenzhen.
- 🍜 Food - A collection of dishes and local spots I’ve personally tried and found worth recommending.
- ☕️ Coffee - Coffee shops I’ve visited, including spots where I often bring my laptop to code.
- Things to Do
- Transportation
- Tips
- Survival Tips
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Pearl River Delta, Guangdong (Bordering Hong Kong) |
| Nicknames | China’s Silicon Valley, City of Parks |
| Main Districts | Bao’an (Airport & Coastal & where I live now)，Nanshan (Tech), Futian (Finance), Luohu (Old City), Shekou (Expats) |
| Payment | Primarily Alipay & WeChat Pay (Cash is rarely used) |
| Language | Mandarin (English is common in business/tourist hubs) |
Why I started this guide?
I started this guide to help foreign friends explore Shenzhen. As a developer living here, I simply want to share my personal experiences—the places I’ve visited, the food I’ve enjoyed, and the spots I truly like.
Have fun exploring! 🚀