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It is easy for you to find a place to do some shopping since Shenzhen is divided distinctly into several zones of shopping centers. It is no wonder that Dongmen Pedestrian Street is the No.1 shopping center of Shenzhen. Various kinds of shops, restaurants and cinemas are open here. In Hua Qiang Bei you will find numerous electrical products. The famous Women’s World, which is an ideal place for purchasing clothing, is also located here. Other shopping zones like Nanshan, Renmin Nan and Shen Nan Zhong respectively have their own characteristics. Apart from these, the Chinese and English Street located in Yantian District attracts lots of visitors since it is under the domination of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. What’s more, this is also a tax-free street.
Department Stores
Rainbow Department StoreHaving several branches in Shenzhen, it is favored by most of the locals. High quality and good service means that it is the best choice for your shopping.
Dongmen branch: No.17, Xinyuan Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen
Fumin branch: Xinghe Mingju, Fumin Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
Baoan branch: No.34-2, Qinjin 1st Road, Baoan District, Shenzhen
Maoye Department StoreHaving several branches in Shenzhen as well as one in Zhuhai, Maoye Department Store receives high praise in Shenzhen by the consumers. A number of world famous brands are available here, such as Chanel, SK-II and some other high quality cosmetics.
Huaqiangbei branch: No.2005-2006, Huaqing North Road
Heping branch: No.39, Heping Road
Dongmen branch: No.2047, Dongmen Middle Road
Shennan branch: No.1018, Shennan Middle Road
Super MarketOle Super MarketThis market is recommended as it serves lots of imported products and has a comfortable environment. Of course, the price of these goods is little higher.
Address: B48 of Wanxiang City, No.1881, Baoan South Road
Wal-Mart Square
Huaqiao branch: Huaqiao City, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Fuxing branch: D, E and F1-2 of Fuxing Mansion, Fuxing Road, Futian District
MetroAddress: Ground Floor, Building 2, No.4008, Bao’an North Road, Luohu District
shenzhen shopping
shenzhen shopping
Shopping
Shenzhen was one of the first Chinese cities to open its doors to the outside world. Influenced by its rich neighbor-Hong Kong, it is certain that Shenzhen is a prosperous metropolis. Even so, there are not too many special souvenirs for visitors to take home. But don’t be disappointed, as Shenzhen will redeem its visitors in other ways. As a fast developing metropolis, it has a good selection of department stores and shopping centers, where everything from basic commodities to high-quality brands can be found. Actually, this is an ideal destination for those who are addicted to shopping. Electrical appliances, fashionable and reasonable clothing, jewelry and seafood are some of the best choices for you to buy in Shenzhen.
Luxurious and High-quality Goods
Coco ParkCoco Park features a lot of fashion stores for men and women, several jewelry，watch stores, and a couple of salons. Most of the restaurants at Coco Park serve both Asian and Western food, and there is a KFC. Coffee shops include Starbucks and Focaccino Milano Coffee Bar and Bakery. There is also a Jusco Supermarket.
Address: Fuha 3rd Road, Futian District
Phone: 0755-82021111
The MixC MallOne of the must-know places in Shenzhen for foreigners is MixC – a premium shopping mall in the city center. The Mixc is a huge mall – the biggest in Shenzhen -and contains a huge selection of upscale shopping as well as restaurants and entertainment. The Chinese name of the MixC is Wan Xiang Cheng – “ten thousand views city”.
It is the city?s most largest shopping mall and one of the most luxurious, selling clothes, cosmetics and fashion accessories. There is a large indoor ice skating rink, a movie theater and a super market selling many imported goods. You can also find quite a few foreign restaurant brands here, including Pizza Hut, Starbucks and a Japanese noodle house.
Address: No. 1881, Baoan Nan Road, Luohu District (Across from Diwang) Phone: 0755-82668266
Metro Stop: Da Ju Yuan (Exit C-3), Line 1
King Glory PlazaKing Glory Plaza, Shenzhen has set new standards for international shopping centers in China with its stunning architectural design, sheer size and an amazing variety of shops, entertainment and leisure facilities.
Addrss: No.2028 Renmin Nan Lu, Glory Plaza, Shenzhen
Phone: 0755-82611100
Garden City MallGarden city Mall, with a floor area of 70,000 square meters, combining near 100 individual shops, will provide you unique one-stop new experiences of shopping, F&B, leisure and entertainment.
Address: Nanyou Road, Garden City Mall, Shekou Dicstrict
Coastal City MallAddress: NO. 33 Wenxin Road 5, Nanshan Distrit
Phone: 0755-86129988
Ordinary Goods
Maoye Department Store
Maoye Department Store receives high praise in Shenzhen by the consumers. A number of world famous brands are available here, such as Chanel, SK-II and some other high quality cosmetics.
Huaqiangbei branch: No.2005-2006, Huaqing North Road
Phone: 0755-83210000
Heping branch: No.39, Heping Road
Phone: 0755-25855055
Dongmen branch: No.2047, Dongmen Middle Road
Phone: 0755-82220000
Shennan branch: No.1018, Shennan Middle Road
Phone: 0755-83696699
Rainbow Department StoreHaving several branches in Shenzhen, it is favored by most of the locals. High quality and good service means that it is the best choice for your shopping.
Dongmen branch: No.17, Xinyuan Road, Luohu District
Phone: 0755-82351315
Fumin branch: Xinghe Mingju, Fumin Road, Futian District
Phone: 0755-83566880
Changxing branch: No.86, Taoyuan Road, Nanshan District
Sun Plaza & Department StoreAddress: No.2001 Jiefang Roae, DongMen
Phone: 0755-82393789
Louhu Commercial City Shopping Mall(refer map)Address: 7th floor of Luohu Commercial City, Railway Station, Louhu District,Phone: 0755-82338178
This is the shopping area closest to Hong Kong, usually crowded on weekends. The five-story building houses many stores selling clothes, jewelry, fashion accessories and traditional craftworks.
Metro Stop: Luo Hu (Exit A), Line 1
Cheap and Electronic GoodsDongmen Shopping AreaDong Men is a shopping district consisting of department stores, supermarkets, shops and stalls. It is centered on two parallel pedestrian streets with several smaller streets and alleys traversing it, creating a labyrinth in which every available space is used to sell something. Shops range from holes-in-the-wall to retail chains like Baleno, Giordano and the odd foreign brand shop, such as Addidas. Fashion wear, sports wear, jewellery, shoes, handbags, toys, CDs, DVDs, video games, traditional medicine…the list goes on and on. Touts guide punters to massage houses, nail salons and tattoo parlors. Occasionally, monks offer palm readings. Except for retail chain stores with prices clearly displayed, bargaining will be required.
Xihua Palace (Xuhua Gong) – Dongmen Area Introducation
On the first floor of Xihua Palace (Xuhua Gong) are electronic goods, mp3 , watches, electronic dictionaries, game boys, psp, etc. 2nd floor and above sell clothes, mostly for teenagers. Here you can buy shoes, dresses, underwear, socks, etc. Prices range between 15 and 100RMB. Watches 15-200RMB.
Getting There
西华宫购物中心
* Next to McDonalds. Buxing Jie, Dongmen, Luohu District, Shenzhen
* 深圳市罗湖区东门步行街
Huaqiang Bei Shopping AreaHuaqiang Bei is the most prosperous shopping area of Shenzhen, it is most famous for its Saige Tower. It is home to dozens of market places for electronic products, home appliances, timepieces, clothing and jewelry. Some market places each house hundreds of shops, from flagship stores selling big brands to small boutiques where you can bargain. It is also a great place to dine, with plenty of restaurants offering various Chinese cuisines and foreign brands like Pizza Hut, Hagen Daas and AijiSen.
Shenzhen is a shopping paradise for both residents and visitors. On weekends, crowds of Hong Kong shoppers pour into the city searching from luxury stores to street stalls for various things from international brands to local products. Following is a list of the most popular shopping areas in the city.
North Huaqiang Area (Hua Qiang Bei)The most prosperous shopping area in Shenzhen, it is home to dozens of market places for electronic products, home appliances, timepieces, clothing and jewelry. Some market places each house hundreds of shops, from flagship stores selling big brands to small boutiques where you can bargain.
It is also a great place to dine, with plenty of restaurants offering various Chinese cuisines and foreign brands like Pizza Hut, Hagen Daas and AijiSen.
Metro Stop: Hua Qiang Lu (Exit A), Line 1
CITIC City PlazaThe plaza is another luxurious shopping center, offering many famous fashion brands. In the basement of a plaza is a Japanese supermarket stocked with many imported goods. The plaza also houses a movie theater and several Western restaurants like Pizza Hut, Hagen Daas and Starbucks.
Metro Stop: Ke Xue Guan (Exit D), Line 1
Dongmen AreaOne the oldest commercial centers in Shenzhen, this area highlights a walking street flanked by humming stores. It is a good place to buy clothes, handbags, fashion accessories, jewelry, handicrafts, toys and small electronic gadgets.
Metro Stop: Lao Jie (Exit A), Line 1
ShekouSitting by a beautiful cove in western Nanshan District, this quiet place is frequented by many expatriates living in Shenzhen. There are stores selling antiques, collectibles, handicrafts and souvenirs, as well as bars and restaurants offering Western food.
Shopping in Shenzhen
Tips on Shopping in Shenzhen
Shopping in Shenzhen has become somewhat of a local phenomenon in Hong Kong, with hordes of locals piling across the border at weekends to stock up on everything from apples and oranges to imitation Gucci bags. Why? Shenzhen is a bargain. And, if you thought Hong Kong shopping was cheap, Shenzhen will really bring a smile to your wallet. Below, you’ll find the best locations for shopping Shenzhen.
Where to Shop in Shenzhen For… Everything
Sat on the Hong Kong/Shenzhen border, and right next to the main border crossing, Luohu Commerical City is where most day trippers from Hong Kong end up. Featuring over 700 shops over 5 floors, Commercial City is likely to be the most intense shopping experience you’ve ever experienced, with hundreds of salesmen and hustlers all jostling for your attention. Just about everything you could ever want to buy is on sale here, although it’s worth noting that a good majority of it is either imitation or counterfeit, but then you get what you pay for, and prices are cheap. The best buys here are clothing, tailors and probably the biggest draw, cut price massages. You should be on alert for pickpockets and con artists, as the mall is a magnet for both. Luo Hu MTR Subway Station
Where to Shop in Shenzhen For…Electronics
One of the best places in the world to buy electronics and computer goods, the SEG computer market is packed with eight floors of hole in the wall dealers of both software and hardware for computers. Said to be the largest collection of electronic retailers in Asia, you will find everything here from cutting edge microchips to $10, imitation I-Pods. Like elsewhere in Shenzhen, rip offs and cheating is rife, and you should know your technology inside out, if you want to bag a bargain. Huaqiang Bei Lu
Where to Shop in Shenzhen For… Art
Well, kind of. China has become famous for its Artist Villages, where thousands of artists churn out high quality copies of the world’s most famous masterpieces. Shenzhen’s Da Fen Village claims around 5000-8000 artists, all of whom can knock out a decent quality imitation painting in less than a day for no more than $40. Many of the sellers also offer shipping around the world. BuJi Neighbourhood, LongGang District.
Where to Shop in Shenzhen… Like the Locals
The most popular area for locals to shop is the streets and malls in the Dongmen area. The commercial heart of the city, Dongmen features a maze of streets filled with clothes, furniture and handicraft shops as well as the cities main malls. Groups of shops tend be clustered together or inside a single building, such as the Hongji Handicraft City (Lixin Road) or Dongmen Fabric Market (Zhong Road). You should also keep an eye out for the flagship Sun Plaza mall, which features a number of international brand stores with severely cut down prices. Dongmen District
Area around SEG electronics marketSEG electronics market (赛格电子市场) in Futian is the best place in Shenzhen to find every kind of hardware for your computer. It’s a very high building and the first floors house hundreds of small computer stores. At the first floor you can buy small chips and other stuff, at the higher floors you will find USB-stuff, videocards, laptops, processors, memory and everything else you need to build a PC. You can bargain here, especially if there are no prices on display.
Tips on Shopping in ShenzhenShopping in Shenzhen has become somewhat of a local phenomenon in Hong Kong, with hordes of locals piling across the border at weekends to stock up on everything from apples and oranges to imitation Gucci bags. Why? Shenzhen is a bargain. And, if you thought Hong Kong shopping was cheap, Shenzhen will really bring a smile to your wallet. Below, you’ll find the best locations for shopping Shenzhen.
Where to Shop in Shenzhen For… Everything
Sat on the Hong Kong/Shenzhen border, and right next to the main border crossing, Luohu Commerical City is where most day trippers from Hong Kong end up. Featuring over 700 shops over 5 floors, Commercial City is likely to be the most intense shopping experience you’ve ever experienced, with hundreds of salesmen and hustlers all jostling for your attention. Just about everything you could ever want to buy is on sale here, although it’s worth noting that a good majority of it is either imitation or counterfeit, but then you get what you pay for, and prices are cheap. The best buys here are clothing, tailors and probably the biggest draw, cut price massages. You should be on alert for pickpockets and con artists, as the mall is a magnet for both. Luo Hu MTR Subway Station
Where to Shop in Shenzhen For…Electronics
One of the best places in the world to buy electronics and computer goods, the SEG computer market is packed with eight floors of hole in the wall dealers of both software and hardware for computers. Said to be the largest collection of electronic retailers in Asia, you will find everything here from cutting edge microchips to $10, imitation I-Pods. Like elsewhere in Shenzhen, rip offs and cheating is rife, and you should know your technology inside out, if you want to bag a bargain. Huaqiang Bei Lu
Where to Shop in Shenzhen For… Art
Well, kind of. China has become famous for its Artist Villages, where thousands of artists churn out high quality copies of the world’s most famous masterpieces. Shenzhen’s Da Fen Village claims around 5000-8000 artists, all of whom can knock out a decent quality imitation painting in less than a day for no more than $40. Many of the sellers also offer shipping around the world. BuJi Neighbourhood, LongGang District.
Where to Shop in Shenzhen… Like the Locals
The most popular area for locals to shop is the streets and malls in the Dongmen area. The commercial heart of the city, Dongmen features a maze of streets filled with clothes, furniture and handicraft shops as well as the cities main malls. Groups of shops tend be clustered together or inside a single building, such as the Hongji Handicraft City (Lixin Road) or Dongmen Fabric Market (Zhong Road). You should also keep an eye out for the flagship Sun Plaza mall, which features a number of international brand stores with severely cut down prices. Dongmen District
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