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INSIDER TIP
During the summer months, participants in the Shenzhen Lychee Tour embark on one-day visits to nearby orchards where it’s all-you-can-eat for free. Travel agency-arranged visits also generally include a meal.
SHOP TALK
A paradise of snack foods, Niu Chu Ling Shi boasts a vast selection of flavourful nibbles, from dried fruit to meat jerky to sweets, ideal for savouring on the spot or packing away for a bit of delayed gratification. 2007 Bao An Nan Rd
JAVA JOLT
Featuring piano music and swing seats on the patio, Ming Xiang Coffee Sutra is a relaxing place to spend an afternoon, premium-blended coffee in hand. 2F, Building One, Fu Chang Yuan, Xin Zhou San Lu, tel: +86 (0)755 8357 0969
CHEAP EATS
Don’t expect frills at canteen-style eatery Mian Dian Wang, just a mouth-watering range of meaty dishes prepared in the Dongbei cuisine tradition, whose influences include Mongolian and Russian food. 323 Ren Min Nan Rd, tel: +86 (0)755 8222 2348
TOP TABLES
Large, terrace-style eatery Shengji, with its swing seats and glass-walled rooms, is perfect for a romantic dinner on a starry night. Cantonese cuisine, dim sum and seafood dishes are the marquee attractions. 4F, Garden City, Nan Hai Da Sha, tel: +86 (0)755 2682 2682
AT YOUR LEIWURE
Combining the appeal of an amusement park, sports club, kart racing track and golf course, Honey Lake Resort offers family fun along with the chance to enjoy a bargain-priced, do-it-yourself al fresco barbecue. Hong Li Xi Rd, tel: +86 (0)755 2921 2582
LATE & LIVELY
Get in on the action at chic, high-energy night club Babyface Shenzhen, where patrons dance the night away to tunes spun by resident and international DJs. 1F, Guoji Mingyuan, Jiangbei Rd, tel: +86 (0)755 8237 3007
OVERNIGHT
Thanks to free wi-fi, complimentary breakfast service and a city centre location, Holiday Inn Express Luohu Shenzhen makes for a convenient base for wannabe explorers. 6 Guiyuan Bei Lu, Luohu District, tel: +86 (0)755 2559 6999, www.holidayinn.com
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