All Guides
Everything you need for your Shenzhen trip, written by a local and constantly updated.
🎯 Essentials
How to Pay in Shenzhen: The Complete Guide for Foreigners
Step-by-step guide to setting up Alipay and WeChat Pay as a foreigner in Shenzhen. What to do when cards fail, cash backup tips, and the exact steps that actually work in 2026.
Hong Kong to Shenzhen Border Crossing Guide (2026)
Which crossing to use, how long waits actually are, what to bring, and everything first-timers get wrong crossing from HK to Shenzhen.
Best VPN for Shenzhen & China (2026): What Actually Works
The honest guide to VPNs in China. Which ones still work in 2026, when to turn them OFF, and why you must install before you arrive.
Best eSIM for China & Shenzhen (2026)
The practical guide to staying connected in Shenzhen. Which eSIM to buy, how to set it up before you land, and what to do if your phone isn't eSIM compatible.
Apps to Download Before Going to Shenzhen (2026)
The exact apps you need before landing in Shenzhen — and which ones you must install before crossing the border. Don't wait until you arrive.