Shenzhen
A super-modern Chinese city of tech, design and shopping, right next to Hong Kong.
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What Shenzhen is like
Shenzhen grew from a small border town into one of China's biggest, most modern cities in just a few decades. It's a hub for technology, design and shopping, right next to Hong Kong.
Don't miss
- 01HuaqiangbeiEnormous electronics markets.
- 02OCT LoftOld factories turned into galleries and cafés.
- 03Dafen Oil Painting VillageStreets of artists' studios.
- 04Shenzhen Bay ParkA long waterfront park facing Hong Kong.
Where to stay
- FutianCentral business district.
- NanshanNear the bay and the tech companies.
Worth knowing
Shenzhen became one of China's first Special Economic Zones in 1980, which kick-started its rapid growth.
Dapeng Fortress: an old walled town by the sea
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A Ming-dynasty walled village of lanes and courtyard houses near the beaches of the Dapeng peninsula.
Direct flights to Shenzhen from the UK
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Shenzhen by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 13° | – |
| February | 21° | 14° | – |
| March | 23° | 17° | – |
| April | 27° | 21° | – |
| May | 30° | 24° | – |
| June | 31° | 26° | – |
| July | 32° | 27° | – |
| August | 32° | 26° | – |
| September | 32° | 26° | – |
| October | 29° | 23° | – |
| November | 26° | 19° | – |
| December | 22° | 14° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Shenzhen). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- Until 31 December 2026 you can visit visa-free for up to 30 days; after that, check whether you need a visa.
- You must register your address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do this when you check in.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have 2 blank pages.
From the Foreign Office's China travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.