Travel: China - Shenzhen, Guangdong

[tankee]

I had never thought about going Shenzhen, but after reading several posts about how to get there via Hong Kong over at the Hong Kong thread, made me dig out this thread.


Is Shenzhen safe for kids? both in physical security and in hygiene?

Are Happy Valley, Splendid China and Window of the world really that great?

:?

[titank]

Wow seem like quite dangerous to brings kids to Shengzhen, maybe alone as adult is still possible to go.

[MandyMummy]

It’s true. When kids get lost in China, they are usually gone…

I remembered when I brought my ds to ShenZhen, the adults were super stressed from keeping a close eye on him. Brought him to the big bookstore only to end up looking at him more than browsing through the books.
And also, there were a lot of pickpockets there at LuoHu. Take care of your belongings especially your passports.
From my experience and I may be wrong, it’s not worth taking the risk especially with young children, because there weren’t much to see there and you ended up having a stressful holiday.

[verykiasu2010]

tankee:

I had never thought about going Shenzhen, but after reading several posts about how to get there via Hong Kong over at the Hong Kong thread, made me dig out this thread.


Is Shenzhen safe for kids? both in physical security and in hygiene?

Are Happy Valley, Splendid China and Window of the world really that great?

:?

those places are over-rated and over used / visited

IMHO, not worth the hassle, unless say go to 180-holes golf resort .... , yes, 10 courses with a few hotels within the resort

[Linlin]

I came across aunties telling me Shengzhen is very good for shopping. After reading verykiasu posting im shocked about it. Thought this kinda of thing happen in tv show… Guess staying at SG is the best!

[MandyMummy]

Linlin:

I came across aunties telling me Shengzhen is very good for shopping. After reading verykiasu posting im shocked about it. Thought this kinda of thing happen in tv show.. Guess staying at SG is the best!

I guess for adults, shopping is pretty attractive there. Just don't bring young children along.
Also, the sales people at some shopping places are very aggressive to the point that they will follow you around even if you are not interested in buying. There are also some \"black\" shops whereby once you get in there, they will not let you leave without buying anything.
Must be careful. Visit the safer ones and move in groups.

[Linlin]

MandyMummy:

Linlin:

I came across aunties telling me Shengzhen is very good for shopping. After reading verykiasu posting im shocked about it. Thought this kinda of thing happen in tv show.. Guess staying at SG is the best!

I guess for adults, shopping is pretty attractive there. Just don't bring young children along.
Also, the sales people at some shopping places are very aggressive to the point that they will follow you around even if you are not interested in buying. There are also some \"black\" shops whereby once you get in there, they will not let you leave without buying anything.
Must be careful. Visit the safer ones and move in groups.

If travel with agency will it be better?

[MandyMummy]

Linlin:

MandyMummy:

[quote=\"Linlin\"]I came across aunties telling me Shengzhen is very good for shopping. After reading verykiasu posting im shocked about it. Thought this kinda of thing happen in tv show.. Guess staying at SG is the best!

I guess for adults, shopping is pretty attractive there. Just don't bring young children along.
Also, the sales people at some shopping places are very aggressive to the point that they will follow you around even if you are not interested in buying. There are also some \"black\" shops whereby once you get in there, they will not let you leave without buying anything.
Must be careful. Visit the safer ones and move in groups.

If travel with agency will it be better?[/quote]It should be safer, but they will bring you to quite a number of shops to buys things which some people don't like. Also it is very tiring and it eats into sightseeing time.
You need to read the itinerary carefully and ask the travel agents if you suspect a lot of these activities.

[Linlin]

Ok noted. Thanks for the info will search for a good one.

Now traveling must bring at least one child with me if not my mil can't handle all.

[titank]

Guess we would abort going to Shenzhen (Must 100% look after the kids).

How about Macau? Much safer as compare to Shenzhen?