Experience in Shenzhen, China by Amy
What is it like to live in Shenzhen? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?
Shenzhen is a dynamic city for young people. There you can buy high tech products in the cheapest price in China. It is a city that has not only big shopping mall of luxury brands but also has small shopping street with delicate product of mass market brands. Many people speak English there, friendly people can help you to settle down easily. There are more than one beach and mountain in downtown Shenzhen, you be fully relax and enjoy the nature there in weekend. You can also go to bars and different restaurants to enjoy the Chinese and foreign drinks and foods. There you may have a busy day and a very relax night. It is a beautiful city
What is the student lifestyle like in Shenzhen?
There are many part time job opportunities for young people, any body can find a job if they want. Students there has more chance to talk to people from all over the world than students in other not well developed cities. There are also many charity activities which is good for students to know well about the city. There KTV is a very popular places for young people to get together in weekends and holidays
How much does it cost to live in Shenzhen?
It is an expensive city in China. If students wants to have a simple life, he or she will need to spend about than 200 Euros, or 250 Dollars for one month including apartment rent, food and transportation.
Is it difficult to find accommodation in Shenzhen? Is there any advice you can give?
It is easy to find apartment rent information in Shenzhen, but it is difficult to find a cheap apartment in a place where you can have a good transportation. And if students can not speak Chinese, booking.com is a good website for checking information, and if students can speak Chinese, sz. soufun.com is a good website for information.
What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?
There you can find French food, Italy food, Chinese food, Japanese food, Korean food, Vietnam food, you can also find America fast food and Chinese fast food. My favorite food is Cantonese morning tea with local snacks. My favorite dishes is Hai Nan Chicken rice, tomato fish and pork Tofu. My favorite dessert is white mushroon redate lotus lily sweet soup.
What places would you recommend visiting in Shenzhen?
Hua Qiang Bei E-product market, Dong Men market, Mix City shopping mall, Da Mei Sha beach, Overseas Chinese Town, Nan Mountain and Wu Tong Mountain
Is it good to eat out in Shenzhen? Can you tell us your favourite spots?
Yes, it is good to eat out in Shenzhen. Dong Men street is a good spot for local food.
Is the nightlife good in Shenzhen? Where is good to go?
Yes it is. The famous night life street is in Hai Shang Shi Jie in She Kou, there you will see many foreigners in bars
What advice would you give future students heading to Shenzhen?
Please prepare as much money as you can and please learn as much Chinese as you can.
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Hi Amy,
Thank you for your information. I have so many question, and i was wondering if you could help me out.
- How did you find accomodation. I don't speak chinese and i would like to rent a flat for 5 to 6 months near Shenzhen university. I was told that house renters prefer to be paid exclusively in cash and that they don't give back to 1-month deposit you gave them at first. Is it true ?
- Also for the visa, i'm doing only one semester so they'll give me the visa F, but in order to travel outside of China i'll have to request a residence permit. Is it easy to get it ? and how much will it cost me ?
Thank you so much :)