i'd been to hong
kong & shenzhen a couple of times, but more so
shenzhen.
for SZ, i don't
think u need more than 2 days.
here r my
recommendations for SZ:
1.
罗湖商业城
Lo Wu Commercial
City (near customs from Hong kong), for sports & leather goods
& all things fake & loads of other stuff. (Tourist spot;
Must haggle)
2.
东门
Dong Men
Market at Hu Bei Lu. Hong Kongers like to frequent this place
for cute accessories & stationery. There's a 老街 for strolling
along, with restaurants abound. Watch out for pickpockets
tho.
3.
华强北
Hua Qiang Bei for
electronics, mobiles & computer stuff. 女人街Ladies' street is just nearby
where u can get ladies' accessories & clothing. Locals like to
shop here. The local chinese restaurant 民间瓦缸贯汤 nearby at 华发路北 serves good chinese dishes
& soup below 200Rmb for 4 persons. There's also a Ajisen Ramen
on the main street & a 绿野仙综 (HK tea & bubble tea chain)
at a side street. U should ask for directions.
4. i love
the 小肥羊 steamboat restaurant, a
famous Chinese chain with 2 shops at Luo Hu & many
other places. Maybe u can ask the cab drivers.
5. I visited the
Windows of the World but would not recommend it as it's not such a
big deal: just miniature replicas of some of the famous structures
around the world. It's more of a garden experience. Moreover,
tickets' exp. But if u really got nothing to do, can also
visit.
Please always
look out for pickpockets. Be wary of anyone coming too
close.
I almost always
get fake Rmb change from cab drivers & shopowners. Always check
the Rmb change that u get that is in 20s & 50sRmb. A real note
should not feel smooth as u sliding ur fingers over it. Also, check
agt the light to look for face of Mao. The largest denomination is
100Rmb.
Have a good
trip