Introducing Shēnzhèn
Immediately across Hong Kong’s northern border is Shēnzhèn, China’s wealthiest city and a ‘Special Economic Zone’ (SEZ). The city draws a mix of businessmen, investors and illegal migrant workers to its golden gates, all of them trying to find a place in China’s economic miracle. Though commercially successful, Shēnzhèn isn’t a pleasant city and the extreme imbalance of wealth and poverty lends an air of desperation. The crime rate is high and visitors should be wary of walking alone after dark. Most travellers give the place a wide berth, but it is a useful transportation hub if you’re coming from Hong Kong.
Advertisement
At the time of research, visas for US citizens were not available at the Luóhú border crossing.
Last updated: Sep 7, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
Recent posts
-
RE: Help with Yunnan itinerary
by drumbrake 14 September 2011
Looks generally ok to me. are you sure that there are direct flights from Shenzhen to Lijiang, or do you need to go via Kunming? Unless…
-
Help with Yunnan itinerary
by gnaij 14 September 2011
I'm planning a trip to Yunnan for about 11 days in mid-October. Would the following itinerary be feasible, or if not, what needs to be…
-
RE: Do I NEED to stay in Guatemala for 72 hrs?
by SoloHobo 13 September 2011
You get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Guatemala border, depending on your nationality, which you dont mention. In Mexico, depending on your…
In our shop
Bags feeling light?
Coffee table looking bare?
Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here.
Advertisement
