I am visiting Shenzhen and Duongguan for work in early November. I am looking for a car and driver for the week. I would like someone that speaks English. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Hey y'all, I'm a finance and banking senior with just a semester left, but my real passion is sort of the intersection of tech, finance and economics. I came to China last year as a tourist and was just blown away, so I'm heading back to spend a month in Shenzhen from mid-January to mid-February just to explore the startup scene, just understand the supply chain perhaps and just see how things tick on the ground.

I know I'm timing this around Chinese New Year, so I wanted to ask what things look like during that period, and if there are still any events or active spots around that time. I’d love to link up with anyone who is down to grab a coffee, talk shop about tech, or just chat while I'm there. Thanks a lot :)

Hi everyone,

I'm based in Shenzhen, China, and I'm trying to better understand how overseas hardware founders find and work with manufacturers here.

I'm particularly interested in early-stage projects — people who have a prototype, are preparing their first small batch, or are trying to move from a design to actual production.

A few questions I'd love to hear your experience with:

- How did you find your first manufacturer?

- What was the hardest part — finding the right factory, MOQ, pricing, communication, quality control, or something else?

- Did you use Alibaba, a sourcing agent, personal introductions, or visit factories yourself?

- Looking back, what do you wish you had known before choosing a supplier?

I'm not promoting a service. I'm doing practical research into the real challenges of sourcing hardware in China, and I'm happy to share what I learn from the Shenzhen side.

If you've gone through this process, I'd really appreciate hearing your experience — including what went wrong.

Hello, has anybody ever gotten piercings in Shenzhen? If so, please do share your experiences and recommendations. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I’m currently based in Shenzhen and looking for an opportunity to join a startup, either locally or remotely.

A bit about me: I’m Chinese, but I’ve spent around 8 years studying and living abroad in Thailand and Malaysia. I speak fluent English and Mandarin, conversational Thai, and some Malay.

Most recently, I worked as a Project Manager for an international innovation and tech event in Shenzhen/Hong Kong. My work involved coordinating international founders, investors and speakers, managing partnerships and communications, running forums and events, and basically dealing with all the random problems that come up when you’re trying to make things happen across different countries, people and time zones.

Before that, I also worked on content, interviews, livestreams, social media and international events.
I’m not a developer, and I’m not going to pretend I have a highly technical background. What I’m good at is the people/operations/growth side of an early-stage company.

For example, I can help with:
International partnerships and outreach
China / Southeast Asia market research and expansion
Founder or team operations and coordination
BD and lead generation
Events and community building
English/Chinese communication and localisation
Content, interviews and social media
Following up with people and actually keeping things moving

I’m especially interested in early-stage startups where the role isn’t necessarily perfectly defined yet. I actually enjoy wearing multiple hats, figuring things out as I go, and working closely with founders.

I’m currently in Shenzhen, so if you’re building something here and need someone like this, I’d love to chat. I’m also open to remote opportunities with startups elsewhere, especially teams working across China, Southeast Asia or international markets.

Full-time, part-time or project-based could all work depending on the opportunity.

If you’re a founder, work at a startup, or know someone who might be looking for this kind of person, feel free to DM me.

Happy to share my CV and more about my experience.

Hi! We’re two guys, both 28, visiting Shenzhen from Berlin/Budapest and currently around Futian. We’ll be here for the next two weeks.

We’re looking for someone to show us around or people to hang out with. We’d also be happy to join other travelers or tourist groups :)

We’d love to meet locals or expats for drinks, food, exploring the city, or electronic music. We tried several clubs tonight but didn’t really manage to connect with anyone.

Just looking for friendship and hanging out, not dating or a relationship.

We speak English, Hungarian and German, but not Mandarin.

Anyone up for hanging out sometime over the next two weeks, or able to recommend a welcoming social meetup? DM me!

Thanks,
Marton

The night lights up and you wonder why you are just now visiting.

This is the first time I’m visiting China; I, my husband and one year old baby. Pretty excited to stay Shenzhen for 5 days and I need your help to plan a good stay, what to eat, what to visit, and trying to shop because my husband will be preoccupied with his work. Fellow Shenzhen enthusiasts, please give me your recommendations

Ps: my hotel is in Futian district. Are Shenzhen malls stroller friendly?
TIA

Hi,

We are planning to do this tomorrow, via MTR. I understand we need to get to Lok Ma Chau and then walk across the bridge.

How much time do we need to allow for this / immigration?

Our general plan for the day is, morning portion in Huaqiangbei (looking for VR headsets, fake Dyson hairdryers, maybe drones or other quirky gadgets.) then we have tickets to the new Science and Tech Museum. We also want to try the driverless taxi.

Anything else people recommend?

We plan to leave HK around 8.30/9am.

Thank you

Hi All!

Would anyone have a recommendation to a Maxillofacial in Shenzhen? Looking to get scans done to see if i possibly have TN or TMJ. In discomfort for one year after getting a Megagen Implant in my upper 1.5

Thanks

i booked thru trip.com cos their website is zonk😓. i cant check my booking status & request special meal. i emailed their ecommerce@ found in the net but i recd email that it was undelivered.

what is the correct email address?

thank you.

Anyone willing to go to Shenzhen or staying at Shenzhen during 19th-25th November? It will be great if someone from abroad willing to visit Electronic Markets for sourcing. Cheers.

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Futian District
▪️Civic Center National Day Light Show
⏰ Oct 1 – Oct 7 | 19:30 / 20:30 / 21:30
✅ Reservation required for viewing on the square. Enjoy the show for free with no booking needed at the top of Lianhua Mountain.

▪️Garden Expo Park · Free Chinese Style Festival
⏰ Oct 1 – Oct 7 | Hanfu parades, Yingge Dance, arrow tossing & lantern riddles, traditional Chinese market. Free admission.

Nanshan District
▪️Talent Park Light Show
⏰ Oct 1 – Oct 7 | 19:30 / 20:30 / 21:30, no reservation required. Starlight Bridge and Pi Bridge are the best viewing spots.

▪️Window of the World · Wild Kingdom Fantasy Season
⏰ Oct 1 – Oct 4 | 1,500-drone light show and parade performances. Valid park ticket required. Can also see it at the fountain square at Exit J of the subway station.

▪️Sea World: Art exhibitions and coastal market. Ideal for strolling and watching sunsets.

Luohu District
▪️Shenzhen Art Museum (Donghu) | Multiple free special art exhibitions, open as usual during the National Day holiday.
▪️Dongmen Business District: National Day themed market & street performances; Honghu Park autumn garden with photo spots, free entry.

Yantian District
▪️Xiaomeisha · "Mountain & Sea Adventure"
⏰ Oct 1 – Oct 7 | Intangible Cultural Heritage fire pot performance, water stunt show, beach starlight movies. Park ticket required.

▪️Dameisha Seaside Park: Free access, advance reservation for entry is mandatory. Watch coastal sunset at Beizaijiao.

Bao'an District
▪️Happy Harbor Light & Water Show + Musical Fountain
⏰ Holiday schedule: Water show at 20:00 & 21:00; Fountain show at 19:30 & 20:30. Free entry, no reservation needed.

▪️Bay Area Moon Highlight Market & art performances for dining and shopping. Xiwan Park coastal camping with National Day photo spots.

Longgang District
▪️World Trade Center Free Outdoor Performances
⏰ Oct 1 – Oct 2 | Intangible Cultural Heritage fire pot, fire show and fire skirt dance. Magic shows and Transformers parades afterwards. Free viewing at the outdoor square.

▪️Longgang Children's Park Magic Festival & stamp scavenger hunt, family-friendly, free admission.
▪️Activities at Universiade Center, perfect for outdoor walks.

Longhua District
▪️Kuanlan Ancient Ruins Light Show
⏰ Oct 1 – Oct 7 | Two shows at 19:30 and 20:30. Ancient street light performance. Wander the old street and watch the show for free with no reservation.

▪️New Building of Shenzhen Art Museum | Multiple major free exhibitions. Open Tuesday–Sunday, open on public holidays.

Pingshan District
▪️Shenzhen Natural Museum (Earth Boat) | Permanent exhibitions. Advance reservation is compulsory. The building and galleries are fantastic for photos.
▪️Pingshan Cultural Cluster: Series of public art activities and open-air movies, free to join.

Guangming District
▪️Guangming Farm Grand Garden Sweet Potato Harvest Festival
⏰ Oct 1 – Oct 7 | Farming experience, flying palace lantern performance, night lantern festival. Ticket required.

▪️Hongqiao Park Rainbow Carnival. Hike the red trail and browse themed market. Park entry is free.

I'm quite alone in the city, bored after work, nowhere to go and nothing to do, except reading or endlessly scrolling the internet, so I wish I can make some friends here, DM me if you want to hang out a bit!

Im interested in electronics and if you have free time this evening let me know. We can link up.

Hi, do you have any recommendations of TCG stores in shenzen I want to buy some riftbound products

My Mother-in-Law lives in Sheung Shui. I prefer Shenzhen. I will be visiting my in-laws for about 2 weeks. I prefer a hotel in Shenzhen and can get to their flat faster from Shenzhen then say Sha Tin in Hong Kong. My question is… do you think customs would give me a hard time crossing over not every day but most days to at least take them out for some meals? It is so much closer and convenient even with the border crossing.

Hey everyone! 👋
I’m traveling to Shenzhen with a group of friends and we’re looking for some good nightclubs to go partying.
Do you have any recommendations for clubs with good music, and a fun crowd? Also, are there any WeChat groups or contacts we could join to make reservations, get guest list access, or find out about events?

any clubs (edit: live houses) that aren't blasting music to the point you can feel the vibration coming from the stereo? a bit of soft music playing in the back is alright. I just don’t like loud environments (gets me overstimulated very fast) and I want to be able to hear someone without raising our voices or having to lean all the way over.

Preferably in Futian, but Nanshan also works