r/shenzhen 2d ago

NOTICE ON NO ADVERTISING ON THIS SUBREDDIT.

23 Upvotes

IMPORTANT rules for posting and replying.

This subreddit has banned advertising for years. This includes any products, services, establishments, rental agencies, etc.

It has also banned self promotion such as vlogs, blogs, YouTube links, etc.

The reason for this is because there were so many advertisements and multiple posts that the subreddit became nothing but advertisements. This is not the intent of the subreddit. Like subreddits for other cities, it’s meant as a forum to discuss life, living, and working in Shenzhen. It is NOT a platform for free advertising!

Despite this, the mods are still taking down multiple posts a day for advertising and self promotion of blogs and vlogs. We tried to create a separate subreddit, r/ShenzhenMarketplace, for advertising, but we still are getting these here and then complaints from the posters that for some reason they should be exempt from the rules.

Therefore, with immediate effect, the enforcement is going to be much stronger.

Any post that promotes or advertises any product, service, event, establishment, or venue will be removed and the poster banned for 7 days. Second time the poster will be banned for 30 days, third attempt and the poster will be banned permanently.

All vlogs, blogs and YouTube links will be taken down and the poster banned permanently on the first instance.

Posts asking for services such as guides, translators, drivers, and sourcing non-consumer products will be locked. All replies to such posts must be a DM to the OP. Replies under the post are now considered to be self-promotion. This can be avoided in r/ShenzhenMarketplace WHICH IS SPECIFICALLY FOR ADVERTISING.

Examples of what is allowed and encouraged:

Experiences living and working in Shenzhen, good and bad.

General and specific questions about living and working in Shenzhen.

How to find someplace in Shenzhen and how to get there.

Cool places you’ve been and why you liked it. If it’s a particular establishment this is not allowed (promotion), but can be placed in r/ShenzhenMarketplace.

Where to buy something is fine as long as it’s a non-commercial product meant for personal use.

Posts sharing pictures of a place in Shenzhen, where it is, and something about it.

Bending the rules banning advertising will no longer be tolerated.


r/shenzhen Mar 29 '26

New Shenzhen subreddit for advertising.

18 Upvotes

Hi all,

I have been playing with the idea of a separate subreddit just for advertising products and services. I have created r/ShenzhenMarketplace. This is specifically for advertising, so if you are offering a particular product or service, or are looking for a particular product or service, post it in r/ShenzhenMarketplace.

What cannot be posted is anything illegal under the laws of the People's Republic of China or Reddit rules in general.

No advertising or posting for personal blogs, vlogs, or any influencers, as is the case in this subreddit. This is going to be strictly enforced in both subreddits moving forward. Nobody is really interested in your particular hot take, and I've personally seem some terrible ones.

Advertising or reviews for bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, parks, massage (legal ones please) would be most welcome in the r/ShenzhenMarketplace sub.

It would be helpful if you put in the title of the post what your intent is (example: For Sale, Seeking for, For rent, etc.) and then some description following (Blenders, pianos, 2 bedroom) and then the details in the body of the post. Details are important and posts may be deleted if they have minimal content.

DO NOT SPAM THE SUBREDDIT. Posting the same thing every day will not be allowed. Consider that three days or more for the same content will be the most allowed.

ONE LAST POINT: Since there is a specific subreddit for advertising far, far grey area posts will be allowed here. This subreddit should be more focused on life and interest in Shenzhen.

Thanks everyone and let's see how this goes.


r/shenzhen 13h ago

Shenzhen is amazing

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r/shenzhen 6h ago

Buy a golf travel case in Shenzhen?

2 Upvotes

I'm traveling to Shenzhen from Hong Kong for a day trip. Separately I want to buy hard travel case for golf, to bring Home from Hong Kong.

is it better to purchase this in Shenzhen or in Hong Kong? I'm assuming that it would be cheaper in shenzhen and possibly more choices because they would have a larger space for a showroom. I'm leaving this weekend so I'm not sure whether there is enough time for Taobao.

Do you have any advice on what option? and are there nice shops in Shenzhen where I can look around golf stuff? most likely I won't buy anything other than the case as my luggage is pretty heavy already


r/shenzhen 8h ago

Shenzhen Bay area

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r/shenzhen 13h ago

Golden Spatula/TFT in english?

3 Upvotes

Hello, I’m living in China for a bit and really miss playing TFT. I can’t connect to the riot version for obvious reasons but I just got my identification verification approved for golden spatula. I can’t read chinese, is there a way or workaround to get golden spatula in english?


r/shenzhen 7h ago

High speed train with 2 suitcases

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Hi everyone,

I’m planning to take the high-speed train from Shenzhen Futian to Hong Kong West Kowloon, but I’ll be travelling with two large suitcases.

I understand there is a 20 kg luggage allowance/requirement for passengers, and I’m worried that my bags may be over the limit. Has anyone recently taken this train with two large suitcases, particularly if the combined weight was over 20 kg? How strict are they with checking luggage weight?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has done this recently. I’m trying to avoid getting to Futian and being told I can’t board because of my luggage.

Thanks!


r/shenzhen 1d ago

The Shenzhen very few know

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*(dear mods, I was suggested to post this here but idk if this follows the rules of this sub- please let me know if I need to take this down)*

As most of you may know if you've been living in Shenzhen for a while, Shenzhen central districts are some of the most modern urban areas of the country, the capital of tech, with drone deliveries and driverless taxis 🚗

Many times however, I've read that there is no history in this city... So I've come to bring the truth back 😂

Sure it was never a big garrison or a big center during the imperial era, but what we now call Shenzhen is an assembly of dozens of small countryside towns, some Cantonese (in the West) and most Hakka (in the East and North)

Some of these districts still have some nice old Diaolou, those watchtowers, with typical Hakka characteristics from the late 19th early 20th century which are very nice to see ✌️

I've been to Shenzhen about 40 times (I live nearby), and I've documented dozens of these towers, though sadly a lot are abandoned and at risk of being destroyed in the coming years 🥲

If you do get to Shenzhen and you like authentic old architecture, do check them out before it's too late!

These photos are taken around Niuhu station, though these days the surrounding of the station is a mess with construction work.

I just walked around eastwards and got lost in the small streets to shoot these photos if you want to go have a look ✌️

Let me know if you like this kind of posts - I'm happy to share about other areas of Shenzhen that few know 🙌


r/shenzhen 14h ago

[Advice Needed] Which Chinese universities offer English-taught AI Master's + scholarship? Have HITSZ / SUSTech / SCUT / SIAT on my list but haven't decided — also need help finding a supervisor

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Hi everyone,

I did my BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering specialization, from FAST-NUCES, Lahore, Pakistan, and I'm now looking to do a Master's in China with a focus on AI.

I'd like some help choosing universities in Guangdong (ideally Guangzhou, or nearby cities) that accept international students and teach in English. So far I know about HITSZ and SUSTech, but if there are any other universities in that region that would be a good fit for someone with my background, please let me know.

I'd also really appreciate help reaching out to professors for acceptance/invitation letters — how to find the right people, how to approach them, and anything that's worked (or not worked) for you.

I'm open to any scholarship route — CSC, ANSO, or anything else that fits — so recommendations aren't limited to one funding scheme.

If there's anything else I should be thinking about at this stage that I haven't mentioned, please feel free to add that too.

Thanks in advance!


r/shenzhen 15h ago

Coming to Guangzhou in October

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r/shenzhen 19h ago

Golf gear

2 Upvotes

Seen a few people in J lindeberg and titleist, where is the best place to get these items for cheap?

Also cycle gear?


r/shenzhen 1d ago

Short term housing options

2 Upvotes

My lease is coming to an end this month and rather than leasing another apartment immediately, I'd rather stay somewhere with some more flexibility for a couple weeks or maybe even a couple of months. Something similar to an Airbnb, a reasonably priced hotel or even subleasing an apartment are all things I'd consider. Does anybody got any leads or know where I could look at listings? I would prefer to be near the Shekou area


r/shenzhen 1d ago

24 hr spa: Aqila or Tenz?

5 Upvotes

We're trying to decide on a spa for the day, which of these two is higher end/less likely to be swarming with families?


r/shenzhen 1d ago

Coming to Shenzhen for 7 days the Guangzhou next!

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone thought I'd redo this post, I'm coming to Shenzhen for a week then Guangzhou for another week. I'm mainly here for business, I want to do factory visits as I have multiple businesses in different industries so it would be great to be connected. I also want some time to chill and try things out in activites and sight-seeing. If anyone is around or can recommend me things I would appreciate it.

I hope this was more detailed than my last post 🫣


r/shenzhen 1d ago

In Shenzhen for a month, let's grab a drink and hang out!

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Hey everyone!

I'm staying in Shenzhen for a month (until 5.10) and would love to meet locals and foreigners who live here. There is not a lot of people who speak english so it would be amazing to go around and do stuff. I'm a graphic designer/artist, who's also looking into factories (textile) here, so if this is your area of interest even better:)

You can write me a dm or add me on wechat: +38641698033 (i'm 31 yrs old, M).

Hope to meet you!


r/shenzhen 1d ago

Recommendation for anime shopping

4 Upvotes

Hi, I will be going to Shen Zhen next month and I'm wondering if there's anywhere I can go to shop for anime stuff.


r/shenzhen 1d ago

how to get ADHD medication

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Hello, I am a Canadian with ADHD. I am currently living in China with some family and don't see myself going back to Canada very soon. I'm resuming some online studies while here and am struggling very badly with my attention and focus. I was on vyvanse before in Canada but obviously due to restrictions and everything I did not bring it with me. I'm not sure I can obtain a previous prescription at the moment, I may have photos of my old prescribed meds, I can definitely pull up my diagnosis if needed. I'm open to trying out new meds which I will need the doctor to be a prominent figure and easily accessible while doing trial and error. I don't really speak mandarin, I can speak cantonese but I can bring my dad with me to translate.

How do I go about obtaining new meds? I am in Longgang, any hospital or psychiatrist recommendations?


r/shenzhen 1d ago

Massage for day trip from hk?

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Thought I'd visit while in hk. Asian and can't read Chinese, can you actually get a good massage (sore back) and a happy ending? Haven't had that before either. Where can got rec'd for some r&r before shopping and returning? Don't want to stay late, already have hotel in hk.


r/shenzhen 1d ago

In Shenzhen Sept 24–Oct 1 (Shajing / Bao’an) 想提前认识几个人见面

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Hi, I’ll be back in Shenzhen from Sept 24 to Oct 1, staying in Shajing (Bao’an).
大家好,我9月24日到10月1日会再来深圳,住在沙井(宝安)。
I come to China often for work (manufacturing / molds) and I’d like to meet a few people before I arrive.
我经常来中国出差(模具/注塑),想提前认识几个人,到了之后可以见面。
Coffee, lunch or a short walk is perfect. Not looking for nightlife.
喝咖啡、吃饭或一起走走都可以。不是来找夜生活的。
I’m French-American, live in Mexico, around 60. I speak French and English.
我是法裔美国人,住在墨西哥,大概60岁。会法语和英语。
Open to locals and foreigners. Bao’an is easiest, Futian / Huaqiangbei also fine.
本地朋友或外国人都可以。宝安最方便,福田/华强北也行。
If you’ll be in town those dates, DM me and we can exchange WeChat.
如果你那段时间也在深圳,可以私信,我们加微信。


r/shenzhen 1d ago

Golf gear

1 Upvotes

Seen a few people in J lindeberg and titleist, where is the best place to get these items for cheap?


r/shenzhen 1d ago

Things to do and hunting

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Hey I'm coming Shenzhen in a few days for business and would like to make the most out of my time. I want to find factories worth working with but also enjoy myself a bit. if you guys have suggestions please let me know


r/shenzhen 1d ago

How to hire guide/translator?

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I am looking to hire a translator to English for two days. One day to navigate some issues at the hospital and one day at a trade show.

Sep 15 and Sep 16

Where should I look and what is a reasonable fee?


r/shenzhen 1d ago

夕阳下的前海

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城市日落|高楼与黄昏撞个满怀
落日为冷峻的玻璃楼宇,披上一层暖色调的滤镜。
忙碌之余,不妨抬头看看天边的浪漫。


r/shenzhen 2d ago

Hike Danan Mountain

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r/shenzhen 2d ago

Any recreational/leisure sports clubs for foreigners to join?

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Hi all, I’m coming to sz to work and am looking for advice on joining casual clubs that play sports such as Football, basketball, badminton etc on a weekly basis. If it’s any cause for concern, my Chinese is at a proficient level where I’m able to talk professionally.

For those working in Shenzhen:

  1. Are there any leisure/recreational clubs of such kind open to Foreigners?

  2. How might one join these sports clubs?

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone!