Shenzhen travel guide
Shenzhen Tourism | Shenzhen Guide
You're Going to Love Shenzhen
With a population of 10,36 million, Shenzhen is a must-see destination in Guangdong, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shenzhen has to offer.
Where to Eat in Shenzhen
If you’re looking for affordable options, Four Seasons - Shenzhen - Foo Restaurant (6/F, 138 Fuhua Third Road, Futian District) and Four Seasons - Shenzhen - Zhou Yue Xuan (3/F, 138 Fuhua Third Road, Futian District) are great picks.
When to visit Shenzhen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shenzhen in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 336 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Shenzhen, with an average rainfall of 24 mm.
How to Get to Shenzhen
Plane
When flying to Shenzhen, you’ll arrive at Shenzhen (SZX), which is located 27 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Shenzhen from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 15h 10m.
Train
Located 7 km from the city centre, Shenzhen Shenzhen Railway Station is the busiest station in Shenzhen. Another popular train station is Shenzhen Shenzhen North Railway Station, located 8 km from the centre.
Bus
Shenzhen’s bus station is located 28 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Shenzhen
Where to stay in Shenzhen
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai to great affordable options like the Orange Hotel Select Shenzhen Dong Men, Shenzhen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Shenzhen, with prices from $27 to $494 per night. Nanshan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Shenzhen are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Nanshan - In Shenzhen’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan and Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shenzhen
Most booked hotels in Shenzhen
Hiring a car in Shenzhen
Expect to pay $1.85 per litre in Shenzhen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.11 and $29.48. The most frequently booked car type in Shenzhen is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Class Premium Car or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.