Discovering Shenzhen

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Introduction

Climate

Attractions

Dining

Transportation

Currency & Exchange

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INTROCTION1Part This is a wonderful city…

Shenzhen is located in the

southern portion of the Guangdong Province, neighboring the Pearl River Delta and Hong Kong. Covering a total area of 2,050 square kilometers, Shenzhen is a beautiful coastal city for it stands against mountains and faces the sea. Furthermore, Shenzhen's location gives it a geographical advantage for economic development. In 1980, the first Special Economic Zone of China was built in Shenzhen. From then on, Shenzhen becomes a highlight of China, one known for its rapid economic growth.

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CLIMATE2Part Average Temperatures Graph for Shenzhen , China

ClimateWith an average temperature of 22℃(72°F) on average , Shenzhen has a long mild summer and short relatively warm winter, which makes the city a year-round travel destination. Summer in Shenzhen usually lasts for as long as 6 months, but without being overly hot. In comparison , winter is very short and not cold at all.

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ATTRACTIONS3Part Places of interest

Window of the World Splendid China Folk Culture Village

Dafen Oil Painting VillageWindow of the World located

in the western part of the city of Shenzhen. It has about 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares.

Splendid China Folk Culture Village in Shenzhen is a comprehensive miniature park reflecting the history, culture, art, ancient architecture, and customs and habits of various nationalities in China.

Dafen is the No.1 oil painting village in China.It has become a base of oil painting production and sales. It is now home to more than 100 oil painting companies, 700 art galleries.

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Shenzhen Mangrove ▶Nature Reserve

ATTRACTIONS3Part Places with natural scenery

Shenzhen Mangrove Nature Reserve is the only nature reserves that located in the urban area and the smallest one in China. There are 189 kinds of and the number of 100,000 migratory birds to come here to have rest or spend the winter, including white piano herons, Gulls, Xiaoqing Stilts, egrets and other kinds of birds. It is gradually famous among tourists from home and abroad.

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The Morning TeaEating morning tea is a common thing in Guangdong and Hong Kong places. Morning tea is a phrase used to call a kind of breakfast shared with a friend or family. Because Shenzhen people take morning tea as a leisure activity, so they would like to spend a whole morning to enjoy this meal. They always like to extent this meal time till the mid-day and make it their lunch as well.

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Chaozhou CuisineChaozhou Cuisine is well received in Shenzhen and there are numerous restaurants around town serving up this cuisine. This type of food is characterized by its refreshing, crisp and lightly seasoned flavors. The emphasis is placed on maintaining the natural flavor of the raw ingredients. Shark fin is a popular meat used in Chaozhou style recipes.

DINING4Part There are so many delicious food!

DINING4Part There are so many delicious food!

Crystal MeatCrystal meat is a famous food among Guangdong area. The name of this food may give diners a good appetite. The meat looks crystal in appearance and it is a good choice to dispel the effects of alcohol.

Muslim Hotel RestaurantMuslim Hotel Restaurant is a famous Islamic restaurant in Shenzhen that offer great Halal food. The highly recommended dishes in this place would Da Pan Ji Chicken with potato and green pepper, boiled lamb mixed with rice and spicy kebabs.

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TRASPORTATION5Part How to get to Shenzhen a city full of life

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Shenzhen Baoan International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport

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TRASPORTATION5Part Convenient traffic in Shenzhen---the subway

The official currency in China is the RMB or CNY, which consist of yuan, jiao and fen. 10 jiao make up 1 yuan, and 10 fen make up 1 jiao.

Money is issued in notes of 1,5,10,20,50 and 100 yuan, and 1 yuan coins. There are also notes and coins for 1,5 jiao. Fen is issued as coins. But fen is rarely used as they have no purchasing power. 1 dollar=6.2 yuan.

Currency & Exchange6Part About RMB a city full of life

Welcome to Shenzhen!a city full of life