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Shopping Shenzhen
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Shenzhen is the new Hong Kong. What it lacks in the former British colony's
cachet, the world's latest shopping hot spot makes up for in what you can
get for your cold, hard cash.
 Trippers to Hong Kong are making the short journey across to the nearest
Chinese city of Shenzhen to shop till they drop.
Head for the Luohu complex close to the border crossing or what is
known as The Station, above the main railway complex. It's bewildering:
floors and floors of small shops. A clampdown by authorities on fake goods
means you have to ask for the "labels". Then, out they come from behind
panels in the walls and ceilings. The shopkeepers expect you to bargain, but
usually double their starting price for foreigners, so don't just start at
50 per cent less – try 80 per cent. Walk away if they don't come to the
party; the moment they call you back, you know you can close the deal.
If you're into shoes, satisfy the Imelda in you by heading a little out of
Shenzhen to Humin, where shoes are about $8 a pair at the factory
shoe outlets.
Shenzhen is young and trendy – one of the world's fastest-growing cities
– and the
five-star hotels are trying to keep pace. After a tough day
bargaining, what better way to relax than at a spa ... the best are the
Queen's Spa and Huantong Spa.
There are also some great restaurants: try the Moi World Finance Centre
in the Luohu district where there are upmarket Chinese and Japanese
restaurants and one of the city's only western restaurants, the Polo. A good night at the Polo, run by Australian Phil Player, can resemble the
bar-room scene in Star Wars.
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Most popular Hotels in Shenzhen
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 Grand Mercure Oriental Ginza Shenzhen 
Along with impeccable and truly personalized service, the Grand Mercure Oriental
Ginza Shenzhen offers all the luxury and comforts you would expect from a
stylish contemporary residence. The property is conveniently located in the
central business district of Futian, Shenzhen. The hotel is just a 15-minute
drive from the Luohu Railway Station and 20 minutes from Shenzhen International
Airport. Well equipped with modern amenities, the beautifully decorated guest
rooms and suites provided by the hotel offer magnificent sea views. Located on
the lobby floor, the cafe and lounge serve a wide selection of international as
well as a la carte dishes, while the Chinese Restaurant offers sumptuous
Cantonese and Chiu Chow cuisine. You can relax with your friends and indulge
over the excellent selection of fine wines and cigars in the cosy environment of
executive lounge. The hotel's multi-functional meeting rooms are equipped with
state-of-the-art conference facilities and are ideal for organizing small and
large business meetings as well as entertaining business partners for lunch or
dinner. During leisure, guests can workout in the gymnasium or relax at the spa.
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| Visit Shenzhen while in Hong Kong: The Land Between Tour - A New Territories Tour
The New Territories is the area north of the Kowloon peninsula and south of the Shenzhen River which is the border between Hong Kong and Mainland China. Visit Tai Mo Shan, the tallest mountain in Hong Kong, for a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island and Tsuen Wan industrial town to the south. Continue through the rural countryside passing Shek Kong and Lam Chuen Valley to the traditional rural market at Luen Wo. Return to city via the new industrial town of Tai Po, and drive past the Chinese University and on to Sha Tin.
Kowloon and New Territories Tour
Take a look into another side of Hong Kong. This tour makes several interesting stops on the way to the border with China, including Wong Tai Sin Temple - the largest Taoist temple in Hong Kong and Lok Ma Chau. You will also have the opportunity to glimpse the skyline of China's Shenzhen special economic zone. Lastly, Tsang Tai Uk which is a magnificent example of a fortified village - see it today as it was in the early 1800's.
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