Who we are
HKSZ Life (北上生活指南) is a Shenzhen lifestyle platform for visitors from Hong Kong and around the world. Meituan and Dianping are full of data, but rarely speak to travellers. We set out to build something fresher and more opinionated — content that actually answers the questions visitors have when they arrive in Shenzhen.
What we write
Our content covers everything you need for a trip to Shenzhen, in five formats:
- 📰 Latest News — New openings, transport changes & policy updates.
- ✍️ Reviews — Real experiences & value analysis.
- 🏆 Recommendations — Curated favourites and roundups.
- 🎁 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 visitors to Shenzhen actually need.
Browse by topic
- 🍜 Eat in Shenzhen — Restaurant picks & honest food reviews, from street food to fine dining.
- 🏨 Stay in Shenzhen — Hotel picks & long-stay tips near checkpoints or metro.
- 🚄 Getting Around — Border crossings, high-speed rail, metro & driving into Shenzhen.
- 🎡 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 living in Shenzhen
Beyond eating, shopping and playing, there are essential services to sort out for living in Shenzhen:
- 🏠 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 in Shenzhen — Bringing pets to Shenzhen: entry rules & quarantine info
- 📦 Moving / Logistics — Relocating to Shenzhen: logistics & freight