Who we are
HKSZ Life (北上生活指南) is a Shenzhen lifestyle platform created specifically for Hong Kong readers. Meituan and Dianping are full of data, but rarely speak from a Hong Kong perspective. We set out to build something fresher and more opinionated — content that actually answers the questions Hong Kongers have when heading north.
What we write
Our content covers everything Hong Kongers need for life north of the border, in five formats:
- 📰 Latest News — New openings, transport changes & policy updates.
- ✍️ Reviews — Real experiences & value analysis.
- 🏆 Recommendations — Curated Hong Kong-favourite lists.
- 🎁 Deals — Limited-time offers & value bundles.
- 🧭 Guides — Border, payments, SIM cards & more.
Our belief
Content with a point of view, information that is always fresh. Every article starts from what Hong Kongers actually need when heading north.
Browse by topic
- 🍜 Eat in Shenzhen — Restaurant picks & food reviews from a Hong Kong palate.
- 🏨 Stay in Shenzhen — Hotel picks & long-stay tips near checkpoints or metro.
- 🚄 Getting Around — Border crossings, high-speed rail, metro & HK-car-north tips.
- 🎡 Fun in Shenzhen — Attractions, photo spots & family fun across Shenzhen.
- 🛍️ Shop in Shenzhen — Malls, outlets & shopping hacks — spend smart.
- 🧭 Practical Guides — SIM cards, payments, border crossing, residence permits & more.
Services for northbound living
Beyond eating, shopping and playing, there are essential services to sort out for northbound living:
- 🏠 Rent / Buy — Renting & buying property in Shenzhen, area guides, tips
- 📱 SIM / Broadband — Mainland SIM card & broadband application guide
- 🏦 Banking — Opening a mainland bank account & cross-border finance
- 🪪 Residence Permit — Residence permit & social insurance application info
- 🩺 Medical / Dental — Mainland medical guides & one-off treatments
- 🐾 Pets Northbound — Taking pets across the border & quarantine info
- 📦 Moving / Logistics — Moving HK to Shenzhen, logistics & freight