“The Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture is the best city-wide event!” – 3ASiC
“Don’t miss the huge Hua Qiang Bei Electronics Market!” – 3ASiC
“The V&A Shenzhen Gallery at Design Society is the best local museum. Love the exhibition “The Value of Design”.” – 3ASiC
“For live music, Brown Sugar Jar is in a nice intimate new space now.” – DJ Quest
“For electronic music it has to be Oil, who brings a steady stream of good acts.” – DJ Quest
“I love enjoying music at the Oil Club. It’s the greatest underground club in Shenzhen and has the greatest sound and visual system in China.” – 3ASiC
“I think it’s a perfect place to hangout with my girls. Order some tacos with beer, gossiping girl’s secrets while listening to the live music. It’s a great match.” – Lexi Lei
“The OCT has so many hidden place to go visit and discover by yourself.” – Zhao Dage
“Despite all the new high-rises, Diwang (Shunhing Plaza) is still my favorite skyscraper after all these years. Catch it lit by the sunset from Litchi Park, glistening emerald and feminine elegance. Hubei Village in nearby Dongmen is a peek into Shenzhen’s rural past, and miraculously still exists.” – DJ Quest
“It’s in the center of the city and you can have a place to lie down, have a picnic, breathe the fresh air, and drink some cold white wine on a hot summer day under the tree. So amazing. But bring some mosquito spray.” – Lexi Lei
“On the 4th floor of Wanxiang Tiandi, there is a buyer shop and it has everything that they collect from all over the world. It’s really interesting.” -Zhao Dage
“I’m not a big shopper, but the underground mall at Chegongmiao metro station has a lot of fashion boutiques where I take my girl sometimes. Great snacks everywhere too.” – DJ Quest
“Check Dongmen! If you are lucky you will find some treasures.” – Lexi Lei
“I always go for a Gin and tonic. But they have really special Japanese mixes, like Sakura milk or green tea or coffee alcohol.” – Zhao Dage
“Barbershop has a nice ambience that’s hard to find. It’s a hidden speakeasy behind an actual barbershop. Their specialty is high-end cocktails, and I usually let the bartender [Max] surprise me.” – Dj Quest
“I love Stephanie (the owner), she is amazing. Just let her recommend some specialty coffee. The lemon black tea with honey is awesome too.” – Lexi Lei
“It’s a tiny burger joint and their veggie burger is the best I’ve had in Shenzhen.” – DJ Quest
“Thai Food in Shuiwan metro station, behind Shuiwan bus station. I love this restaurant because they provide local Thai flavor and cheap price. Vegetarian Pad Thai will always be my order.” – Lexi Lei