Once a fishing village, now a tech powerhouse, Shenzhen is a futuristic city filled with skyscrapers, innovation hubs, and sprawling shopping districts. It's a gateway to China and a symbol of rapid transformation.
At a glance
CostsA$120-220 a day per person
Best timeApr-May and Sep-Oct
SpringMar-MayMild across most of the country and the clearest skies of the year.
SummerJun-AugHot and humid, with heavy rain in the south. School holidays are busy.
AutumnSep-OctComfortable everywhere. Avoid the first week of October.
WinterNov-FebCold in the north, quiet and cheap. Everything moves at Lunar New Year.
