Here's Why So Many People Say You'll Get Laughed At for a Shenzhen 'Vacation'
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I'm from Shenzhen and go to university in Beijing. Beijing is fun for tourists, but the living environment is poor and inconvenient. Shenzhen is the opposite – not great for tourism, but life is vibrant, transportation is convenient, and the cost of living is relatively low.
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Exactly!
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The night view from Nanshan Mountain is also pretty good.
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Huaxing Temple at OCT East.
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The sea views over at Dapeng in Shenzhen are beautiful.
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It has decent sea views, cityscapes, and mountain scenery. It's true that it lacks historical architecture, but it's not as bad as some make it out to be.
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There's really no need to jump on the bandwagon and criticize it.
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I've been to beaches all over the country, but the sea at Xichong in Shenzhen is really clear and the sand is very fine. It's well worth a visit.
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Any recommendations for accommodation?
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Shenzhen is often called a 'cultural desert,' and looking at the 'concrete jungle' downtown isn't very exciting. However, the Dapeng Peninsula, being one of China's most beautiful coastlines, is definitely worth seeing...
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Where exactly in Dapeng is this?