Where to Stay in Shenzhen: Food Circle vs Seaside Sanctuaries

Traveling in Shenzhen, accommodation is not just a place to sleep, but also the 'atmosphere group' of the journey! This shenzhen itinerary combines my 5 years of experience in exploring restaurants and teaches you how to choose a great value destination based on your attraction itinerary, budget, and preferences - from high-altitude cloud hotels to century old village homestays, from family parks to C-class food circles, there is always one that hits you! If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us

1. Sea view must enter: Yantian&Dapeng's "Listening to the Waves and Sleeping"

Recommended accommodation:

Dameisha Jingji Intercontinental: Private beach+infinity pool, balcony facing the sea, and walking distance to the seaside boardwalk.

Da Peng Jia Zhao Ye Marriott: Southeast Asian style garden, next to the filming location of "Mermaid" is Lu Zui Mountain Villa.

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Surrounding gameplay:

Watching the sunrise at Yantian Port in the morning and checking in at Guanhu Village in Shenzhen's Little Kamakura in the afternoon.

Seafood lovers must eat: Dapeng's general limpet, Nan'ao's seaweed Fried Rice.

Shenzhen travel tips: Book a sea view room 2 months in advance during peak season to save 30% on price!


2. City players' preferred choice: CBD high-altitude hotel

Recommended accommodation:

Park Hyatt Ping An Financial Center: 88th floor cloud bar, overlooking the night view of Futian, within walking distance to COCO Park business district.

Shenzhen Bay Renaissance: Science fiction lobby, next to Chunsun Building, one subway stop directly to Shenzhen Bay Park.

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Surrounding gameplay:

Visit Shenzhen Bay Wanda Plaza in the evening and check in at BAY MARKET Creative Market.

Highlight for supper: Chaoshan beef hotpot in Xiasha Village, and casserole Congee in Chegong Temple.

Shenzhen scenic spot linkage: Living here is convenient for checking in cultural landmarks such as the Citizen Center and the Contemporary Art Museum.


3. Shenzhen Literary and artistic youth's favorite: Ancient City Homestay

Recommended accommodation:

Nantou Ancient City "Nine Rooms": A century old watchtower renovation, with a window view of the arcade old street and a walking distance to Zhongshan Park.

Dapeng City "Hua Zhu · Yi Zhan": a private soup courtyard in the Ming and Qing generals' mansion, where you can listen to the sound of the ancient city at night.

Surrounding gameplay:

Strolling through niche boutiques in Nantou Ancient City, sipping on the orange flavored coffee of 'GATHERING'.

Experience Intangible Cultural Heritage tie dyeing in Dapeng City and enjoy a general banquet at the Pengcheng Restaurant.

Local cuisine in Shenzhen: "Zhong Jie Sugar Water" Coconut Juice Cake in the Ancient City, Local People Line up to Buy!


4. Preferred choice for parent-child families: theme park+parent-child hotel

Recommended accommodation:

Shenzhen OCT Intercontinental: Direct access to Happy Valley, rooms with slides, children's club over 1000 square meters!

Shenzhen Hard Rock Hotel: Rock themed rooms, guitar pool, and a world window within walking distance.

Surrounding gameplay:

Take the ferris wheel at Happy Harbor and check in at the spiral book wall of "Zhongshu Pavilion" on the way.

Parent child cuisine: The "Xibei Noodle Village" children's meal at Happy Coast is super cute.

Shenzhen Tourism Avoidance Pits: Theme hotels are expensive on weekends, so it is more cost-effective to buy a "hotel+ticket" package.


5. C-position in the food circle: living in a "foodie paradise"

Recommended accommodation:

Dongmen Old Street "Sunbuff Hotel": a design hotel on arcade street, within walking distance to the "Dongmen Town" snack street.

Huaqiangbei "Hui Sheng Ge": High altitude apartment with kitchen, downstairs is the Electronic City and "Huaqiangbei Food Street".

Surrounding gameplay:

Eating "Zhao Ji Inheritance" ginger milk at Dongmen and visiting "Siyue Academy" to see wood carving art.

Huaqiangbei Night tour at SEG Plaza, Check in at the "Zijing City" Internet Celebrity Elevator.

Shenzhen accommodation options: Foodies are advised to choose Dongmen or Huaqiangbei, blind selection of takeout is not adVisable!


Accommodation in Shenzhen is like a microcosm of this city - diverse, inclusive, and full of surprises. Whether pursuing luxurious experiences or seeking niche sentiments, there is always a place where you can 'sleep into the scenery'. Next time, why not try living between mountains and seas, or under the tiled eaves of the old city, to experience a different kind of Shenzhen heartbeat.

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