Visiting us
We want to make your visit to the regatta and time in Shenzhen as plain-sailing as possible so here you will find details of how to get here, travel links and details of what the city has to offer in the way of accommodation and attractions and to help you plan your time.
If you still have a question then check on FAQs or click here to e-mail us and we will do our best to help.
Chinese visa
If you are visiting China just for the regatta you will need no more than a one or three
month tourist(L) visa. If you plan to stay longer then you can choose a six-month
visa. It is easier to obtain a visa in your home country before you leave although it is
possible for some nationalities to obtain visas in Hong Kong. Please contact the
Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your own country for advice and applications. The
following site gives information primarily for US citizens.
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Arrival
Shenzhen Airport - Click here -
Nearly 50 international airlines serve Shenzhen International airport. Shenzhen is also easily accessible from Hong Kong, Hong Kong International Airport and other gateway mainland Chinese cities such as Beijing, and Shanghai.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) - Click here -
Transport connections from HKIA to Shenzhen include ferries and buses. - Click here -
MTR is Hong Kong’s rapid transit rail system with connections to two of Shenzhen’s border points, Luohu and Futian (Huanggang). - Click here -
Other Shenzhen travel details including train times from Beijing and Shanghai can be found on this site. - Click here -
If you want to sail to China/Hong Kong:
To bring your own yacht to the regatta you will need to first sail to Hong Kong and then sail to Shenzhen under the arrangements we will put in place. At present it is not possible for foreigners to sail into China's territorial waters outside of the regatta period without express permission, although we are actively working with the government to make this possible in future.
You can sail to Hong Kong (by contacting the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club) and then during the regatta period, and under our arrangements, sail to Longcheer Yacht Club in Shenzhen's Daya Bay.
Full details will be made available nearer the time.
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Traveling around Shenzhen
We will be providing regular transport for visitors between key hotels and the regatta and other event venues.
Central Shenzhen also has a new efficient Metro system linking key business, shopping and tourist areas and the two rail border crossings with Hong Kong, Luohu and Futian (Huanggang ).
Taxis are also widely available but it is useful to carry a written Chinese version of
any address you want to be taken to.
Driving in China
Foreign driving licenses are not currently recognized in China so please do not be tempted to drive.
Credit cards and cash
All major hotels and designer stores accept credit cards but elsewhere, mainland China is mainly a cash-based society. You can get cash, Renminbi (RMB) or yuan, easily using Bank of China ATMs.
Map of Shenzhen
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Accommodation
Shenzhen boasts a growing number of international hotel chains offering five-star accommodation both in the city centre and near to Daya Bay.
Shopping
Shenzhen is a shoppers’ paradise, offering everything from made-to-measure fashions at the Luohu Commercial Centre through to designer boutiques and brand new shopping malls such as Coco Park and Central Walk. You can also haggle over prices for the latest electronic goods in Huaqiang Bei.
Restaurants, bars and nightlife
Shenzhen boasts a wide range of restaurants, bars and nightlife catering to all tastes. We will be highlighting some of the best options ready for your arrival.
Attractions
Theme parks including Window of the World, Happy Valley and a recreated Swiss village are just some of the city’s attractions. For culture there are theatres, cinemas and concert halls.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required for China but those for Hepatitis A and B; Japanese encephalitis, Rabies and Typhoid are recommended.
Boosters are recommended for Tetanus diphtheria and measles.
Medical services – hospitals, doctors, dentists
A number of hospitals, doctors and dentists offer services especially for foreigners. We will provide details of these when you arrive in Shenzhen.
Water
Drink plenty of bottled water and avoid drinking tap water.
What to bring
Travel light – only bring what you really need as anything else you will be able to buy – and no doubt enjoy shopping for – here in China. You are also sure to want to take home lots of souvenirs such as jade, silk and jewelry.
Further information
Shenzhen Municipal Government has a website offering more information about visiting the city.
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More tourism information can be found on this site.
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Neil Bhullar visited Shenzhen for China's RedSail magazine. Read his account here
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