Guides for your Shenzhen journey
Practical, first-hand guides to health screening, Traditional Chinese Medicine and cultural travel in Shenzhen — written for international visitors.
APEC Business Travel Card: Fast-Track Entry to China in 2026
The APEC Business Travel Card gets some visitors into China visa-free and every cardholder through a faster lane — but the rules differ by economy. Here's how it actually works for Shenzhen 2026.
APEC CEO Summit 2026 in Shenzhen: An Attendee's Guide
The APEC CEO Summit runs alongside the leaders' meeting in Shenzhen this November. If you have a seat, here's what it is, what to expect on the ground, and how to use the hours around the sessions.
Business Travel to Shenzhen 2026: Add a Health Checkup to Your Trip
If you're already flying to Shenzhen on business — for APEC or otherwise — you're a short ride from some of the best-value comprehensive health screening in Asia. Here's how to fold it into a trip you're already taking.
Hong Kong or Shenzhen: Where to Stay During APEC 2026
During APEC week, Shenzhen hotels near the venue fill early and cost more. Hong Kong is 14 minutes away by rail. Here's how to decide where to base yourself — and how to commute if you split the difference.
Shenzhen Bay & Bao'an: The City's Newest District, in a Day
A giant observation wheel, the world's largest indoor ski slope and miles of new waterfront — Shenzhen's western bay is the most future-facing corner of an already future-facing city, and most visitors skip it.
Things to Do in Shenzhen Between APEC Sessions
APEC's schedule leaves real gaps — a free afternoon, an open evening, one clear day. Here's what to do with each in Shenzhen, sorted by how much time you've got.
Visiting Shenzhen During APEC Week: Traffic, Hotels & What to Expect
If your Shenzhen trip overlaps the APEC summit on 18–19 November 2026, the city shifts into summit mode. Here's what's confirmed, what to expect, and what to watch for as official details land.
APEC 2026 in Shenzhen: What It Means for Visitors
In November 2026, the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting comes to Shenzhen — China's third time hosting, and the first time outside Beijing or Shanghai. Here's what the summit means if you're planning to visit.
How Much Does a Full Health Checkup Cost in Shenzhen? (2026 Guide)
Real 2026 prices from Shenzhen's two flagship hospitals — HKU-Shenzhen and Peking University Shenzhen — compared with Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Thailand.
Visiting Shenzhen Visa-Free in 2026: 30-Day Entry and the 240-Hour Transit, Explained
Two ways to visit Shenzhen without a Chinese visa in 2026 — the 30-day visa-free entry now covering 50 countries including the UK and Canada, and the 240-hour transit route for US passport holders.
How to Read Your Chinese Health Checkup Report: A Guide for Foreigners
Got a health checkup in China and received a report you can't read? Here's how Chinese medical reports are structured, what the key terms mean, and when to seek a professional translation.
