r/shenzhen

Anyone dealing with them? How’s the experience ?

Wanna move away from JLC for large volume but need a reliable partner

JLC is good and fast and parts ordering very trustworthy , but so so inflexible in everything else . And customer support is very hard too

I'm traveling through china in June and will be in Shenzhen from the 2nd to 5th. I've heard I should stay in Futian and would love to be near nightlife for a convenient walk back to the hotel. Heard there are some cool outside bars as well.

However, there's a few different areas. I'm in my early 20s and looking to meet both locals and other travelers. Anyone have recommendations?

Either traditional Chinese style or modern Chinese style porcelain dinnerware (plates, cups, chopsticks, etc).

Any wholesale options, or normal retail places with good selection?

I see nice dinnerware at the nice restaurants in Shenzhen and want to buy stuff like that.

Where do expats usually go to find a therapist or counseling? As in, someone akin to a masters level clinician in the US. Someone that’s English-speaking or bilingual. It looks like there’s something in Shanghai, but is there something similar in Shenzhen?

If yes, how did you find the role and what's it like to work there?

Anybody with kids around the same age as mine( 4 and 6) want to meet up? My kids don't speak Mandarin so it's kinda hard to make friends here. They speak English and teochew.

I have taken Didi from Guangzhou Baiyun airport to down town. The location for pick up point is quite far considering I am having few luggage.

Does the taxi at Shenzen airport use the meter? I assume I can pay taxi using Alipay as well.

Hi everyone,

I’m wondering if there are any birdwatching enthusiasts in Shenzhen.

I’m still very new to birdwatching, but recently I’ve really enjoyed taking photos of different birds with my camera. My gear is nothing fancy, and I’m not a professional at all, I’m just genuinely interested in birds and would love to learn more.

I’m not really looking to join a big local birdwatching group for now, but I’d be happy to meet one or two people who are also interested. Maybe we can go birdwatching together sometime.

I can speak both Mandarin and English. I’m usually around Nanshan and Bao’an, and I’m generally free on weekends.

Hi everyone,

This is my first time visiting China. I’ll be in Hong Kong for a short stop (2 days) and plan to go to Shenzhen for one full day. I really want to try a driverless taxi while I’m there.

• What’s the best app right now? i read about Didi
• Which navigation app works best for foreigners?

What other cool tech stuff should I check as a Tech Fan?

I can't speak mandarin, but cantonese is no problem. I understand half of HK goes to shenzhen every weekend, so I was wondering, how many store clerks can understand/speak cantonese?

I am international student, and will attend the UNI in SZ. Which VPN should work in china and which apps to download before arrival. Also, is it better to purchase local SIM or ESim?

Attended phase 3 of the Canton fair in GZ last few weeks.

Now in Shenzhen visiting suppliers & doing factory visits.

Looking to meet up with other likeminded entrepreneurs & business people who are doing overseas business.

Let’s link up & connect if your in Shenzhen ? 💬

if you're in ecomm or dropshipping, drop me a comment lets connect

I’ve had about 8 hours in Shenzhen and Alipay is giving me errors when trying to use meituan and mini-apps for food delivery. I set it up with my US number. I’m getting the text messages. With one I was asked to send text messages and II think it sent but got a verification error. I got a trip.com esim but it only has data. I use Verizon in the US.

Any tips to make them play nicely?

Any packaging people up to meet up and discuss our needs and working together? In Shenzhen until Friday looking for 2-3k units initially.

Hi everyone,

I'm based in Germany and looking to connect with someone in Shenzhen (or anywhere in mainland China) who has their finger on the pulse of what's actually new and innovative in the Chinese consumer market — products that haven't reached the US or Europe yet.

What I'm looking for:
- Someone with regular insight into emerging products across any category (electronics, lifestyle, home, health, niche gadgets — open to everything)
- Ability to send updates / recommendations on a regular basis
- Doesn't matter if you're a sourcing agent, trend scout, factory connection, or just deeply plugged into the scene — what matters is that you actually see what's new before everyone else does

What I bring:
- European market access and the willingness to do the local distribution / marketing side
- Serious interest in a long-term business relationship, not a one-off deal
- Open to a profit-sharing model — your insight has real value and I want to compensate it fairly

If this sounds interesting, drop a comment or DM me. Happy to share more details about myself and what I'm planning over chat.

Thanks!