"China's shopping city" Shenzhen by shobhanaj

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Replica of a castle - Shenzhen
Replica of a castle

Shenzhen is a city most people in Hong Kong go to for two reasons. One is to shop, the other is to extend their visa. Shenzhen is a place to visit if you want cheap Chinese goods. It is also a place for Louis Vitton bags among other big brand names. I've heard stories about how they show you catalogues and once after you've made your selection they ask you to meet them in the bathroom with cash ready. They meet you there with the bag you want, you pay them and then they disappear. Just like that!

As a result, most tourists don't end up going more than a few hundred meters from the immigration point. The change from Hong Kong is felt instantly. Suddenly, all the sign boards are only in Chinese and the people have smiles on their faces. The Mainlanders are so much more friendlier than the people in Hong Kong. One of the attractions of Shenzhen is their Windows of the world. Since many cannot travel outside China, the Government bought the world to them. So you have replicas of many famous monuments and even of cities. All in all a couple of days there helps you get a feel of China.

  • Last visit to Shenzhen: Aug 2002
  • Intro Written Jul 19, 2004
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Manhattan skyline - Shenzhen Manhattan skyline Things to Do (4)

This is where one can see what the New York skyline looked like before September 11. These guys have really done a... more travel advice

Yours truely at the smaller version - Shenzhen White house in China Things to Do (4)

I have not seen the White House as yet, so don't know if they have done a good job. But from whatever I have seen in... more travel advice

Niagra falls replica - Shenzhen Niagra falls Things to Do (4)

It is amazing how they have replicated the falls here. Standing at one end, you even fel the mist from the falls coming... more travel advice

Replica of the Taj - Shenzhen Taj Mahal at the Windows of the world Things to Do (4)

Don't miss the replica of the Taj Mahal here. Quite a wonderful sight. It is rather large and there is great detail in... more travel advice

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    Bokhari76's Profile Photo
    Oct 16, 2005 at 5:03 AM

    Hello Ram & Shobhana. Great couple. Best of luck. Happy birthday to Shobhana (I guess)and good wishes from Paksitan. Many happy returns of the day.

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    cachaseiro's Profile Photo
    Apr 25, 2005 at 12:31 PM

    funny page with all those replicas. i had no idea they were there.

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    himalia11's Profile Photo
    Dec 10, 2004 at 5:57 AM

    The replica look indead interesting! My sister is in Shenzhen for a business trip right now, I hope she'll have time to see these replica!

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    aadil's Profile Photo
    Dec 5, 2004 at 11:02 AM

    Interesting replica pictures!!!

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