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A comparison of Shenzhen's OCT-area parks, so you can match Window of the World, Splendid China or Happy Valley to your group and time.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingWhy a Shenzhen–Hong Kong day trip is really an immigration decision, and what to verify about re-entry before you cross the border.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingNational holiday weeks bring crowds, sold-out tickets, and higher prices to Shenzhen. Here is what changes and how to plan around it.
Editorial preview · factual review pendingHow mall dining, queue tickets and QR-code ordering actually work in Shenzhen, plus the tea charge and dietary phrases worth knowing.
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Hong Kong
About 20 km from Shenzhen.
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