Hong Kong, GUangzhou, Shenzhen Tour

[NCPRINT]

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[beanstalk6]

In Shenzhen, set aside one full day to visit 锦绣中华，世界之窗。These are theme parks housing large cast shows in the evenings, and also minority villages where the lifestyles of various Chinese minority groups are showcased. There is also a large amusement park in the vicinity- 欢乐谷. The above places are now accessible by the MRT system. In Guangzhou, try the excellent Cantonese food at 陶陶居. Most taxi drivers would know. It is by the walking street.

[westcove]

Any good shopping outlets in shenzhen?

[qqspot]

westcove please go to dong men if you are in Shen Zhen to go shopping..

[crazytravel]

Across the border of HK, Lowu @ Lowu Commercial City. LOts of stuffs here, from Clothing to Electronics. Lots of copy. Pretty safe, but again, just be careful and not follow anyone who claim to sell you good and cheap stuffs. Always bargains.My experience is that you should end up paying one third to one half of the asking prices. Try to be positive. Don't be rushed into the next price level. Take your time and be confident. If you can't agree on a price, just thank them and walk away. Being positive until the end allows both parties to save face and come back with a lower or higher price. Always good to go to other shop to check on the price too.

Here's the other 2 places to recommend

North Huaqiang Shopping Street - It gathers 47 plazas, over 3,400 stores and over 20 large specialized markets, which sell electronics and telecommunications equipment, clothes, household electrical appliances. Here you can find the largest markets in the city selling electronic accessories. household electrical appliances, clocks and watches.

The Wanshang, Wanjia, Shundian and Xindahao commercial and cultural squares are linked with each other, displaying the commercial and cultural flavor of a modem city.

Dongmen Pedestrian Shopping Street -Known as the Dongmen Old Street, it was formed in the Kangxi reign period of the Qing Dynasty. In the past 100 years, it has been the busiest Street in Shenzhen. As a traditional shopping area, Dongmen isa banner of Shenzhen commerce, with an area of 130,000 sq m. Its business area comes to 400,000 sq m. Over 300 shops in various sizes stand on the Street like a forest, selling articles of everyday use, various kinds of domestic and foreign famous-brand clothes, leather products, antiques, calligraphy, paintings, cultural relics, pottery and porcelain, the four treasures for the study, and rare handicrafts.

[westcove]

Thanks Looking for crumpler bag & timex watch. Hope to find one :)

[NCPRINT]

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[magislayer]

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[universe]

interested abt wat?
NCPRINT is based in shenzhen and is giving travel tips to ppl going to shenzhen/guangzhou/hk :D

[rollertoaster]

Try the seafood. Ask for the 海鲜一条街. Entire street selling all kinds of live seafood at competitive prices. 深圳 is the hong kong up market version of our JB :).

[tanlccc]

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are u still based in shenzhen?

I'll be bringing my wife + 2 kids for tour there. Is it safe? any advice?

[crazytravel]

Just answering tanlccc question on Shenzhen. Just brought my wife +kid to Shenzhen Luowu for a day trip at the Luowu commerical bldg. OK, as long as you be careful and look out for ppl coming close to you. Depending on your needs and your expectation, I would say that Shenzhen can be interesting. Check out the new METRO and it basically lead you to most of the places of interests.

[takuyazzz]

anyone has experience with zhuhai?

[qqspot]

NCPRINT please check your pm....

[Vae0910]

hi all, i will be going to guang zhou next mth what ar ethe place of interest and where are the delicious delicacy located.. m a food lover. anyone can provide me the detail or share with me ur itinerary. :s12:

[viberzdae]

guess what.......... i was in shenzhen last month.... and was taking the escalator at luo hu shopping mall.. and i saw live tv show... saw a theif ran past me at the escalator and a policeman behind shouting.. people in front please catch him... in the end.......... after a short 2 min chase, he was caught. im impressed by the policemen over there... haha.. cos i tot they were all bribed and corrupted..

[GoaTee]

hmm...basically is there ani shopping areas and seafood restaurant juz arnd the station, 'luohu'? coz as i m not reali familar wif shenzhen, i dun wan to wander off to different places n in the end get lost..wahaha actually i just wanted to finish off all the shopping in HK, but wives n gfs wans to go shenzhen look look see see for cheap stuff n gd seafood so i guess will end up over there for mayb 1/2 to 1 dae of wandering...

n oso, hw do i get to the 'windows of the world'? n oso do i used RMB or HK for purchasin n taxis?

[ngby71]

just would like to know of anyone know of how to travel from Macau to GuangZhou. Please share your experience. Thanks

[Macbookpro555]

hmm...basically is there ani shopping areas and seafood restaurant juz arnd the station, 'luohu'? coz as i m not reali familar wif shenzhen, i dun wan to wander off to different places n in the end get lost..wahaha actually i just wanted to finish off all the shopping in HK, but wives n gfs wans to go shenzhen look look see see for cheap stuff n gd seafood so i guess will end up over there for mayb 1/2 to 1 dae of wandering...

n oso, hw do i get to the 'windows of the world'? n oso do i used RMB or HK for purchasin n taxis?

you can take the mrt train to windows of the world.all the places in shen zhen r accessible by mrt train.

better to have some loose change (RMB) to take the taxi at shenzhen. There are lotsa fake notes . if you give a big note , the drivers might give u back a stack of fake notes.

[missyjue]

hello.
no offence for asking.
but their electronics reliable or not?
cuz china like kinda wellknow for their inferior goods and ingredients in things like lotions, cosmetics, etc..
safe to buy cosmetics there?
tia!
:)

[cleo78]

any1 got their city map & oso any hotel to recommend in Shenzhen?

[w3nGaL]

i gt my city map from tourism board of china. just give them a call and they will send to you vie snail mail.

however i dont think the map help much (if u intend to see shopping malls location) i guess is due to the area, too big le, cant see much on the map. u can try looking for guide book in the library. i think more useful hee :D

[baboo_ys85]

i heard alot of pickpockets in shenzhen.. so that's true huh???

anyways, need visa to get into shenzhen???

thanks

[w3nGaL]

Visa needed from July 1st onwards.

[thewiseone]

Things have improved somewhat. Though there are still pickpockets, there are now more gong ans posted around high traffic areas. U just have to be more careful with yr belongings. Dress simple, avoid expensive jewellery and watch yr mobile and wallet/hand bag.

i heard alot of pickpockets in shenzhen.. so that's true huh???

thanks

[venaxlances]

Hi can anyone tell me where exactly is the dongmen street market? which train station and how do i get there?

And what Luohu commercial city?

Thanks in advance!!

[bbqueenie]

hi

like to check if i cross over to shenzhen from hk, is it easy to get cabs there ? i thought of taking cab to my hotel....not sure if its within walking distance, to be on safe side, thought with my luggage better take cab heee....

pls advise me ...thanks.

[Jataro]

Hi can anyone tell me where exactly is the dongmen street market? which train station and how do i get there?

And what Luohu commercial city?


Hi I think u r referring to Luohu Commerial Town. It is another big shopping centre/hotel/bus station just after the customs.

For Dong Meng Street Market , I think u r referring the one at Dong Meng Zhong Lu there which is near Lao Jie station (old street), 2 stations from Luohu.

Hope this help

[Jataro]

hi

like to check if i cross over to shenzhen from hk, is it easy to get cabs there ?

Hi It's v easy to take cab and very much cheaper as it is in China.

[bbqueenie]

hi jataro

do i hv to go down to the bus interchange there to tk a cab?
anyone knw if shanshui trends hotel is nearby lou wu? need to take a cab?

[Jataro]

Hi I have a map that show ur hotel is on the right (NE) of luohu station. There is a small rd that lead to main rd, Yanhe lu. I guess @500m.

For cab, u have to walk out of the station/shopping/bus terminal. Quite messy & crowded place. For me I enter from Lok Ma Chau, faster, easier but more ex. so take care

Hope this help.

[bbqueenie]

hi jataro

sound scary le...is it diff to get a cab there???

how did u get the map ah??

where is lok ma chau?

[Jataro]

Hi well I bought the map during my last transit thru SZ to Hainan and not all maps are accurate especially Hainan.

Don't worry, China is like that ie ren san ren hai especially the rail or bus station. Just take the usual precaution in crowed places. Cab is easy to get. There r hotel at the station/hub. Can ask for their help and direction.

Lok Mah Chau is 24 hr customs on the left of Luo Hu, normally for lorry transport.

[bbqueenie]

hi jataro

thanksfor sharing...

me havent apply visa wor...dunno the procedures yet..heee

[fat3df3rlub3]

how do i get to shi jie zhi chuang from lo wu? cause i am going shen zhen for a day trip from hk so wondering how to get to this spot from the lo wu kcr station... will be going to lao jie also... is the shu jie zhi chuang nearer to lo wu or lao jie?

[Jataro]

how do i get to shi jie zhi chuang from lo wu?

it is towards d end, west of luo hu ie last station like our boon lay mrt but theirs further i think.

[Jataro]

Hi

I have watched from HK show introducing water park, safari & crocodile park and paradise park which have those thrilling roller coaster rides seen in the US.

The parks are in Panyu which is in the south of Guangzhou.

Also someone in the VT forum mentioned about Sea World and Safari Park in Shenzhen.

Does anyone know about these parks?

[storytell]

how do i get to shi jie zhi chuang from lo wu? cause i am going shen zhen for a day trip from hk so wondering how to get to this spot from the lo wu kcr station... will be going to lao jie also... is the shu jie zhi chuang nearer to lo wu or lao jie?



Take a look at this... it might help you

http://www.johomaps.com/as/hongkong/hkmetro.html

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[juuzbe]

hi, is 1 day enough for windows of wonders and the theme park (Happy valley)? Intend to drop by 1 day trip to Shenzhen with kids, a day before return to SIN from HK.

[eurofunk]

window of the world and theme park can finish in 1 day as u'll spend more time at theme park instead...

[eurofunk]

how do i get to shi jie zhi chuang from lo wu? cause i am going shen zhen for a day trip from hk so wondering how to get to this spot from the lo wu kcr station... will be going to lao jie also... is the shu jie zhi chuang nearer to lo wu or lao jie?

Lo Wu is far from Window of the world. Its in nanshan district, take cab about 30mins can reach depending on traffic.

Lao Jie is dongmen, which is closer to Lo Wu, 10mins cab or less shld get u there from Lo Wu as both are in same district.

[juuzbe]

hi eurofunk, you know the train (metro) duration from Luo Wu to shi jie zhi chuang?

[juuzbe]

Hi eurofunk, think i've found the answer. should be abt 30-45min journey.. the dist from luo hu station to shijiezhichuang is abt 23.74km

[eurofunk]

yes its abt 45mins...exit metro station and 世界之窗 is on your right. cross the road or underpass to get to theme park, u'll walk past crowne plaza

[PPPPPPP]

Guys, would appreciate some advice here. I'm planning a trip to shenzhen via hk sometime this month. The main purpose of the trip is to get some tailored business clothes in shenzhen, anyone has advice on where to go, price, waiting time, quality, what I should look out for? I've read of tailors in Lowu Commercial City but no specific recommendations.

I'll be landing in hk and going straight into shenzhen, what will be the best mode of transportation from hk international airport? cost wise?

I would prefer to stay somewhere close to the tailors and probably near the train station or jetty as I will be returning to hk thereafter. Any recommendations on hotels (budget around 50 sgd/night), preferably somewhere safe and tourist friendly.

I'm also rather confused about the different 'districts' - Futien, Lowu and anymore? Which is nearest to hk?

Should be flying jetstar, round trip about 600 sgd including tax, are there better deals?

Cheers!

[strawstar]

2 weeks ago i bought one rtn trip Sin-HK CATHAY PACIFIC for $576 including tax. U might want to consider.

[PPPPPPP]

yeah..but the timings are horrible. it's like the last flight into hk and first flight out. so you lose approximately 2 days inherently.

[black_box]

Hi everyone,

I saw this MTR/KCR map including those stations in Shenzhen.

http://www.johomaps.com/as/hongkong/hkmetro.html

Just to check, when I arrived at LuoHu...Then there will be a customs to cross to Shenzhen?? Do I need to fill in anything?

Also, when I am in Shenzhen already, can I still use the Octopus card just like in HK? Because I thought of going by MTR as shown in the map to "ShijieZhiChuang".

Also, I also want to go to Macau...I will be taking by ferry from the Kowloon side at Tsim Sha Tsui there.

When I arrive, I also need to fill in some form right? Also once I arrive at Macau, will I be able to see those Senoko Square, fisherman Wharf..Sands Casino etc?? How should I go there? Is there any shopping areas nearby upon arrival by ferry.

Will it be a different alighting ferry terminal at Macau if I boarded from Kowloon or HK island ferry terminal?

Pls advise.

Thanks!!!

[beanstalk6]

When you arrive at Luohu, you have to get off the MTR and clear both sets of customs before you can enter Shenzhen, China. You need to fill in an arrival form at the Chinese side.
The Octopus card can only be used in HK. The MRT system in Shenzhen is seperate from that of HK. The HK MTR does not get you anywhere within Shenzhen. You have to transfer to the Shenzhen system after you clear Chinese customs. That system does not use the same track or fare system.

Macau is another administrative zone, so again you have to fill an arrival form at the ferry terminal. The HK-Macau Ferry Terminal is within walking distance to the Fisherman Wharf. It is rather quiet though. As long as your destination is near to or exactly a casino, there are free buses provided by the casino to take you from the ferry terminal to your destination. The area near the ferry terminal is now rather deserted. Whichever terminal you board the ferry from HK, it is the same ferry terminal you arrive at.

[black_box]

When you arrive at Luohu, you have to get off the MTR and clear both sets of customs before you can enter Shenzhen, China. You need to fill in an arrival form at the Chinese side.
The Octopus card can only be used in HK. The MRT system in Shenzhen is seperate from that of HK. The HK MTR does not get you anywhere within Shenzhen. You have to transfer to the Shenzhen system after you clear Chinese customs. That system does not use the same track or fare system.

Macau is another administrative zone, so again you have to fill an arrival form at the ferry terminal. The HK-Macau Ferry Terminal is within walking distance to the Fisherman Wharf. It is rather quiet though. As long as your destination is near to or exactly a casino, there are free buses provided by the casino to take you from the ferry terminal to your destination. The area near the ferry terminal is now rather deserted. Whichever terminal you board the ferry from HK, it is the same ferry terminal you arrive at.

Hi beanstalk6,

Thanks alot for your reply!

I just research somemore, and I realise there are two ferry terminal.

One is the Macau ferry terminal, and another one is Taipa ferry terminal..hmm...? I guess the terminal I will arrive will be Macau ferry terminal right? But what about taipa?

Also is it easy to go to Zhuhai from Macau? Also how to go to Zhuhai?

I saw from website that if I want to go to Zhuhai, I can take ferry from China ferry terminal from HK to Zhuhai JiuZhou Pier...but if I arrive in Macau first then go to Zhuhai?

Which will be more accessible? Pls advise me...thanks alot!!

[beanstalk6]

Did you bother to look in http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2225972 ?

The Taipa terminal is not fully operational yet, and it serves mainly the airport and The Venetian.

[oscar]

Hi beanstalk6,

Thanks alot for your reply!

I just research somemore, and I realise there are two ferry terminal.

One is the Macau ferry terminal, and another one is Taipa ferry terminal..hmm...? I guess the terminal I will arrive will be Macau ferry terminal right? But what about taipa?

Also is it easy to go to Zhuhai from Macau? Also how to go to Zhuhai?

I saw from website that if I want to go to Zhuhai, I can take ferry from China ferry terminal from HK to Zhuhai JiuZhou Pier...but if I arrive in Macau first then go to Zhuhai?

Which will be more accessible? Pls advise me...thanks alot!!

If you are already in Macau, than use the land crossing.
There are free buses provided by the casino to travel between the casino and the border (Gong Bei). U need to fill in the clearance form (white card). Not sure of shopping area as mine is juts a day trip so I only spent my time at the under ground shopping area which is just after the border crossing and a mall near by to visit the super market.

[black_box]

Hey guys,

thanks alot for you all help that I manage to know more now...sorry if i sound noob earlier =x

Thank you!

[stpaul]

Will be making my firsrt trip to HK and would make a day trip to shenzhen..... Would like to buy a good quality relica watch not those cheap type more on swiss grade or grade AAA any advice where to buy? is it cheaper in mongkok (where?) Or shenzhen (where?) Would appreciate any advice.

[multi]

Will be making my firsrt trip to HK and would make a day trip to shenzhen..... Would like to buy a good quality relica watch not those cheap type more on swiss grade or grade AAA any advice where to buy? is it cheaper in mongkok (where?) Or shenzhen (where?) Would appreciate any advice.

When you cleared ShenZhen custom, there's a shopping building on the right. There are many shop selling Handbags and watches...see photo below.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/trajet/RIMG0359-1.jpg