Situated in south-central Guangdong Province, Shenzhen is part of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and is one of China's wealthiest cities.
Home to a stock exchange, many banking and financial institutions and high-technology manufacturing companies, the city also boasts many tourist attractions such as beaches and theme parks.
Visas
All international travellers require visas although Brunei, Japan, and Singapore passport holders are able to enjoy visa-free access to China for up to 15 days.
Standard 30-day, single-entry visas can be issued in three to five working days from most Chinese embassies, and must be used within three months of the date of issue. Longer visas are often more difficult to obtain.
For further details, consult with your travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, or any Chinese embassy or consulate.
View visa requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Currency
The Chinese currency is known as renminbi (RMB). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping malls.
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.
RMB 1.00
equals:
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Exchange Rates
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Currency
|
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0.17
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Australian Dollar
(AUD)
|
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0.13
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Euro
(EUR)
|
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0.11
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British Pound
(GBP)
|
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1.25
|
Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
|
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8.84
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Indian Rupee
(INR)
|
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16.53
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Japanese Yen
(JPY)
|
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0.20
|
New Zealand Dollar
(NZD)
|
|
0.16
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US Dollar
(USD)
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Taxes
A 15% surcharge, including government tax, is applicable in most hotels and some private restaurants.
Tipping
Many mid-range and top-end restaurants generally include their own service charge which varies between establishments.
Officially, tipping is considered inappropriate and is discouraged.
Business Hours
Bank Hours
9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
9am - 4pm, Saturday and Sunday
Office Hours
9am - 6pm, Monday through Friday
Shopping Hours
Major shopping malls open from 10am - 10pm daily
Public Health
Visitors entering China are required to complete a health declaration form. Check with your local doctor or health care professional about vaccination requirements before you plan your trip.
The hotel recommends that you drink only boiled or bottled water during your stay in Shenzhen. Bottled drinking water is available in every room and is replenished daily.
Dress
Dress is generally informal in Shenzhen except on social, diplomatic or government occasions when a suit and tie is appropriate.
Lightweight clothing is appropriate for spring and summer months. A sweater or a pullover is recommended during autumn and thicker jacket during winter.
Weather
Shenzhen has a subtropical climate with long summers and short winters. Frequent rainfall and occasional typhoons occur from August to October.
The temperature ranges from very warm during the summer- 25°C to 38° C (77°F to 100°F) – to moderately cool to cold during the winter - 3°C to 13°C (37°F to 55°F)
Today
Thunderstorms
Heavy thunderstorms; cloudy and humid
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High:
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31°C /
87°F
|
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Low:
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26°C /
78°F
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Tomorrow
Thunderstorms
Cloudy and humid with thunderstorms
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High:
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31°C /
87°F
|
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Low:
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25°C /
77°F
|
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Tuesday:
|
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Thunderstorms
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High:
31°C /
87°F
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Low:
25°C /
77°F
|
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Wednesday:
|
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Mostly Cloudy
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High:
30°C /
86°F
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Low:
25°C /
77°F
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