Shenzhen is a coastal city in South China, neighboring Hong Kong and Macao. It is a modern and international innovative metropolis full of charm, vitality, impetus and innovation.

Shenzhen is a national economic center, science and technology center, regional financial center and commercial and logistics center.

Shenzhen, born in the epic reform and opening-up drive and prospering for its innovation, is a wonder of the world' s industrialization, urbanization and modernization.

Due to its subtropical marine climate, Shenzhen has mild weather with plenty of sunshine and rainfall all year round. With an average temperature of 22 degrees C (72 F), Shenzhen has long summers, which usually last as long as six months but are not overly hot. In comparison, the winters are very short and not cold at all. The rainy season in Shenzhen is from May to September, and typhoons sometimes happen in July and August. The hottest month is August and the coldest month is January. Autumn, from November to early January, is considered the best time to visit Shenzhen.

With nearly 95% of the population being migrants, Shenzhen is the only city in Guangdong where Mandarin is more widely spoken than Cantonese, the dialect of Guangdong Province. It is challenging to live in Shenzhen without speaking any Chinese, but the local people are friendly and usually enjoy talking to foreigners. Most foreign residents find speaking to local people both interesting and fun. This, and a bit of bravery, will also help you to learn a bit of Chinese, which will make your life here easier. If you aren' t fluent in Mandarin, an offline translation app or dictionary is a must during your stay in Shenzhen. Pleco can be used as both.

China has a number of public holidays and festivals celebrated throughout the year, There are seven major Chinese festivals, the most important being the Chinese New Year, during which most shops and businesses close. Chinese New Year celebrations fall between January and February each year.