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East Side, Railway Station
1002 Jianshe Road
Shenzhen 518001, China
T: (86 755) 8233 0888
F: (86 755) 8233 9878
Local Time
6.04pm (GMT+8)

Local Weather
High: 35C/95F
Low: 28C/82F
Facts for the Traveller
At a Glance | Visas | Currency | Taxes | Tipping | Business Hours | Public Health | Dress | Weather | View All
At a Glance
Shenzhen is part of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that straddles the Hong Kong border, and is one of China’s wealthiest cities. It is a restricted zone requiring special permission to enter for Chinese nationals and foreigners alike. Once a fishing village, the city was granted SEZ status in 1980 and is tody home to its own stock market, office buildings and numerous shopping malls.Plug Type
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LanguageMandarin Chinese, English is widely spokenPopulation5 millionTime ZoneGMT +8 hoursMeasuresMetric SystemVoltage220 voltsMobile PhonesGSM
Visas
Visas are required for all international travellers entering mainland China. Travellers carrying passports from Brunei, Japan or Singapore can enjoy visa-free access to China for up to 15 days.
Visas are readily available from Chinese embassies and consulates in most Western and many other countries. A standard 30-day, single-entry visa from most Chinese embassies abroad can be issued in three to five working days.  You can also make visa arrangements at certain travel agencies. Visa applications generally require at least one photo.
A 30-day visa is activated on the date you enter China, and must be used within three months of the date of issue. Standard tourist visas, valid for 30-day visits, are generally easy to acquire, while visas valid for more than 30 days are often more difficult to obtain.
NOTE:  If you purchase your visa (HK $150) at the border with Hong Kong (be aware of long lines), your stay will be limited to the confines of the Shenzhen SEZ only and valid for just five days. Without a proper Chinese visa, you may not travel north into the rest of China. The border is open from 6.30am to midnight.
Please consult with your travel agent, China International Travel Service, China Travel Service, or any Chinese Embassy or Consulate for further details.Visa Requirements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China
Currency
The Chinese currency is known as renminbi (RMB). The basic unit of money itself is called the yuan (CNY). Credit cards are accepted in major hotels as well as shopping malls.
You can use either Chinese yuan or Hong Kong dollars in Shenzhen. If you choose to use Hong Kong dollars, be sure to receive your change back in kind if you are returning to the Hong Kong SAR.Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.RMB 1.00 equals:
.14
US Dollar (USD)
.15
Australian Dollar (AUD)
.09
Euro (EUR)
.07
British Pound (GBP)
1.08
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
5.87
Indian Rupee (INR)
14.96
Japanese Yen (JPY)
.19
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
.19
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Taxes
A 15% surcharge including government tax is applicable in most Hotels and some private restaurants.
Tipping
Many mid-range and top-end restaurants include their own service charge that varies. Officially, tipping is considered inappropriate and is discouraged.
Business Hours
Bank Hours8.30am to 11.30am and 2pm to 5pm Monday through Friday; 9am to 3.30 pm Saturday and SundayOffice Hours9 am to 12 noon and 2pm to 5.30pm Monday through Friday.Shop Hours9am to 10pm daily
Public Health

Visitors entering China are required to complete a health declaration form. Check with your local doctor or health care professional about vaccination requirements before you plan your trip.

Shangri-La recommends you drink only boiled or bottled water during your stay in Shenzhen. Bottled drinking water is available in every room.

Dress
Dress is generally informal in Shenzhen except on social, diplomatic or government occasions when a suit and tie is appropriate
Weather
Shenzhen has a temperate climate ranging from warm during the summer—26C to 33C (79F to 91F)—to cool during the winter —8C to 18C (46F to 64F).
Five-Day Forecast
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Partly Sunny

Partly Sunny

Partly sunny
High: 35C
Low: 28C
High: 95F
Low: 82F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

A couple of afternoon thunderstorms
High: 35C
Low: 26C
High: 95F
Low: 79F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Mostly cloudy with a couple of t-storms
High: 32C
Low: 26C
High: 90F
Low: 79F
Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

Overcast and humid with thunderstorms
High: 31C
Low: 26C
High: 88F
Low: 79F
Intermittent Clouds

Intermittent Clouds

Very humid with times of sun and clouds
High: 31C
Low: 26C
High: 88F
Low: 79F
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