Bookworms and art lovers will marvel at the astonishing shū qiáng (literarily “book wall”) at this cultural center, an architectural cliff-face of illuminated bookshelves.

Shenzhen boasts one of China’s most advanced and rapidly expanding metro systems, making it by far the most efficient way to navigate the city.

As close neighbors, Shenzhen and Hong Kong offer numerous travel options between the two cities.

Shenzhen, a major logistics and travel hub in southern China, is accessible by plane, train, bus, and boat.