Want to save big on a trip to Shenzhen? Meituan is your "money-saving weapon." Locals always "check Meituan for deals" before dining out or shopping — at the same restaurant, buying a set meal on Meituan can be 30–50% cheaper than walking in.
What is Meituan for?
- Restaurant group deals: Set meals for two, vouchers — much cheaper than paying on the spot
- Food delivery: Order takeout to your hotel or accommodation, delivered to your door (requires a mainland address)
- Attraction tickets: Tickets for places like Happy Valley and Window of the World are usually cheaper on Meituan than at the gate
- Hotels and guesthouses: Booking Shenzhen hotels can sometimes be cheaper than on other platforms
- Supermarkets / pharmacies: Some cities support ordering groceries on Meituan for home delivery
How Hong Kongers can sign up
- Download the "Meituan" app (available on the Hong Kong App Store), or use the WeChat mini-program "Meituan"
- Register with a phone number — Hong Kong numbers work too, but you'll need roaming to receive the verification code; for long-term use, a mainland number is recommended (see the SIM card guide)
- Link a payment method: WeChat Pay (WeChat Pay HK or the mainland version both work), or Alipay
- Set your location to "Shenzhen" on the homepage to search nearby restaurants and deals
How to get the most savings?
🍽️ Restaurant group deals
- Tap "Food" on the homepage → search for a restaurant or browse recommendations
- Check ratings and reviews (4.5 stars and above is usually safe)
- Enter the restaurant page and pick a "group deal set meal" or "voucher"
- Pay for the voucher, then show the QR code at the restaurant to redeem
🎫 Attraction tickets
- Tap "Attractions / Tickets" on the homepage → search for places like "Window of the World"
- Pick a date and ticket type — usually cheaper than buying on-site
- After purchasing, show the QR code at the attraction entrance to get in
Tips for Hong Kongers
- Learn to filter reviews: Prioritise "latest reviews" and "low-rated reviews" to avoid paid promotional spam
- Check the valid hours of group deal set meals (some are lunch-only, or cost extra at dinner)
- Food delivery requires a mainland address — you can use your hotel room number
- Meituan constantly offers "Daily God Coupons" and "Member Red Packets" — tap to grab coupons before you buy
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