Hello everybody! I've just accepted a job offer in Shenzhen (it's located in Shekuo) and I'd love to meet people once I arrive there (August 1st)

I visited Shenzhen for 2 days during December but I barely know anything about the city. I don't know anyone and the only thing I've heard is that Shekuo is very expensive to get an apartment haha.

I'm 32 years old from Spain and I'm willing to meet people, whether locals, foreigners, males females etc. I'm a very friendly person and I like a lot of different hobbies/topics (sports, history, philosophy....)

If you wanna meet or you have any advice to provide me (housing, activities, anything is helpful) you're more than welcome 😊

Hello! I will be visiting ShenZhen this August, is there a "Shenzhen Welcome Marker" in the immigrations coming from Hong Kong? I'm so excited to have a souvenir photo with this kind of marker just like what I did from other countries I explored. Thanks!

hi i will be heading to shenzhen next month and i am looking to rent a car to drive around in, i am aware that IDP is not allowed and i have to go to the traffic police office to fill out some paperwork. does anyone have the full info to share. thx

Going to be making a day trip to Lowu from Hong Kong later this week.

Looking for recommendations regarding:

Clothes copying: Have a couple of tops I would like copied

Prescription Glasses: Would like new lenses fitted to existing glasses. Have a prescription already

Nails: Would like to get my nails done at a hygienic salon.... i.e. one that autoclaves / sterilized their tools and uses new files and plastic bag lines their footbaths etc.

Eyebrows and lashes: A place with skilled technicians and that is also extremely clean.

Thanks!!

Hi everyone,

I’ll be moving to Shenzhen for a university exchange in mid August and I’m looking for a place to rent for around 4 months.

I’ll be studying in the Longgang area, but I’m also considering living somewhere more central/urban with good public transport, restaurants, shops and easy access to the rest of Shenzhen.

My budget would be around ¥6,000/month, ideally for a modern furnished studio or 1-bedroom apartment, preferably with good amenities (gym, security, etc.).

For a short-term stay like this, what would you recommend?

Are there specific websites/apps or agencies I should use to find 4-month rentals?

Is it better to book a hotel for the first week and look for a place locally?

Is a budget of around ¥6,000/month realistic for a decent modern studio/1-bedroom in areas with good transport links?

Are there any neighbourhoods you would recommend considering the location of my university?

I just moved here this week, signed up for a new line, only to discover my Samsung S25 isn't China 5G (or 5A rather) compatible.

So now I need to shell out maybe 2000rmb for a new phone. Can anyone please recco a mid-range non-iphone please? Ease of access/usage to the usual "western" apps is important i.e. the usual whatsapp, IG, Netflix, Disney+ etc. I understand the different manufacturers each have their own way around it or something? Thanks.

Hey everyone! I’m a Canadian citizen traveling to Hong Kong in September and planning a 3-day side trip to Shenzhen before heading back to HK.

Can any fellow Canadians confirm the entry process? My understanding is that Canadians get 30 days of visa-free entry to mainland China, so I shouldn't need to apply for a visa in advance, right? If anyone has done a similar trip recently, I’d love to hear how the border crossing went!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a good tax consultant who can help me understand taxes for small business owners in China.

If you’ve worked with someone you can recommend (English-speaking would be a plus), I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

It’s the world’s first commercial full-size humanoid robot fight league, launched July 16, 2026. Not just robots brawling—this is a full professional tech sports event.

Why it’s unmissable:
💰 Huge 14M RMB prize pool, winner takes a million-yuan solid gold belt
🌍 200+ global teams from Tsinghua, Stanford, HKU and more
⚙️ 1.73m ZHONGQING T800 robots fight 100% by AI, zero remote control

Shenzhen is the perfect cyber tech hub for this:
China’s No.1 robot industry base with 242.6B RMB output. Robots work in malls, cafes and salons across the city. We’re creating the UFC/F1 of robot sports to set global rules.

Upcoming highlight: Global Grand Finals Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 with the same massive prize pool!

Match venues:

1. Futian COCO Park Festival Ave
   Metro 1/3, Shopping Park Station Exit C

2. Nanshan Culture & Sports Center
   Metro 12, Nantou Ancient City Exit E2

Visiting Guangdong? Add this one-of-a-kind cyber robot show to your Shenzhen travel list!

I have lived here 6 years, and I can get anything I want or need EXCEPT trousers that fit well. I would love to find someone who I can make trousers based on the existing ones I own and love. Any leads?

Hello!

I am an exchange student in SZBL for a month. Are there any running clubs around Guangming? I am on a run streak and I run everyday and I want to know if there are running clubs around or if you can recommend a good area to run and also tour around while running near Guangming or Guangquiao or Changzhen.

You can also send me a PM of you want to join my runs.

Thank you!

I'm a 23M Chinese working in Nanshan District, shenzhen. I just graduated and came to shenzhen this month,so I wanna have some new friends to explore this city together. My work is about international logistics and my English is not bad(My IELTS score is 7.5, but speaking is just 6.5), so I'd like to chat with international friends to learn new culture(probably I'll go to Middle East or Africa for work several months later)and practice English(I also would like to help you practice Chinese).

hello! i’m a 22F american visiting my family in shenzen for two months. i’d love to make a few friends my age to go out and explore the city/nightlife with, but am not sure how to search as i don’t speak any mandarin and won’t be here long enough to really learn it, so im afraid id be mostly limited to english speaking friends (i speak a bit of french and am fluent in nepali as well though!) my family is nepali-american so any nepali communities would be super cool to find as well!! let me know if anyone is interested or knows anyone!!

Hello everyone, I am currently in China and looking to buy a used Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at a good price in Shenzhen or Guangzhou. I would appreciate any suggestions, contacts, or recommendations for reliable sellers. If there are any procurement agents who can assist, please let me know. I have WeChat for easy communication. Payment via WeChat or Alipay is fine. I have regular requirements for Samsung devices for resale purposes. Feel free to leave a comment or DM me if you're interested in future collaboration.

European founder based in Shenzhen from August. Building a supply chain company in the creator brand space. Need someone to shoot with me regularly, talking-head content, factory visits, day-in-the-life, business content.

What I’m looking for:

**•** Based in Shenzhen (Nanshan / Futian preferred)  
**•** Own equipment or comfortable working with DJI Osmo Pocket 4 / iPhone 17 Pro  
**•** Experience shooting founder or business content, show me your work  
**•** Available for 2–4 shooting days per month

Tell me your day rate and send examples.

Photo source: weibo

Info: https://www.mps.gov.cn/n2255079/n5137689/n5414444/n5414452/c10559862/content.html

On July 12, 2026, officer Wu Long(吴龙) of the Shenzhen municipal public security Bureau(aka police department)'s Longgang branch liuyue police station was killed by a suspect with a knife in the line of duty.

His funeral was held July 15, 2026;

Officer Wu was born December 2000 in Kunming, Yunnan.

There is an English Standup Comedy by Norah in Shenzhen next Saturday (7.25). Norah is one of my favorite comedians who has good interaction with audiences. Her owns comedy room in Shanghai and I have attended several times and felt awesome.

There is another comedy show in Dongguan in English too, at 7.31.

Anyone wants to come? Let's enjoy the power of the languages!

Hi! I'm based in HK, but I frequently go to Shenzhen to unwind during weekends. Anyone has eyelash extension experiences or shop recommendations? I did mine before in HK (HKD250) and I wanted to check if it'll be cheaper to get it done in Shenzhen. Thanks in advance!

Any bars in Shenzhen showing the World Cup Final at 2 a.m. July 20? If you’ve already got a group planned, count me in!

I have a custom made cashmere suit in HK from years ago. i want to have it adjusted to a smaller size.
since the tailor in HK has been retired and the store ha been taken over by a mainland tailor (with HK prices), I need to find a new one, so I guess I might as well try shenzhen. (never been there before). any tips on price and needed time?