For Hong Kong residents looking for somewhere new to enjoy food and fun without the need to travel far, Shenzhen has emerged as a convenient playground. The city was once considered a backwater, but then a tech and industrial boom changed everything. Many of China’s young, upwardly mobile professionals flooded into the city, leading to … Read more
It would be a marvel of urban planning except for the flaws I spotted, such as what I view as shoddy workmanship and lack of attention to detail – visible in pedestrian passages with uneven steps. People queue to enter the Shenzhen branch of Costco in January, 2024. Photo Getty Images Admittedly, I’m not one … Read more
Arriving at 10am, I wait in line for 25 minutes (I recommend making a reservation at least one day in advance to avoid queuing). I am fortunate to get an outdoor seat with a view of the lake. The disadvantage of alfresco dining here, though, is the somewhat inattentive staff, and it requires several gestures … Read more
