Cheap flight from Bangkok to Shenzhen from $89

Shenzhen is also called Shumchun, is situated on the estuary of Pearl River on the central coast of the southern part of Guangdong Province in the People’s Republic of China. It is a major sub-provincial city and is also a leading hub for global technology and has been dubbed ‘China’s Silicon Valley’. The city was named after a deep drain located in the area as ‘Zhen’ literally means ‘deep’, ‘ditch’, or ‘drain’ and the earliest allusion to the name ‘Zhen’ can be dated back to 1410 in the time of the Ming Dynasty.

Tip: The city has a warm, monsoon-influenced, humid subtropical climate so visitors are advised to be prepared for the place accordingly.

Getting to Shenzhen

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is approximately at a distance of 32 km from the Shenzhen and it takes about 35 minutes to get to the city from the airport. It is very easy to search for flights from Bangkok to Shenzhen, as several airlines offer their services. There are also several direct flights from Bangkok to Shenzhen; some flights to Shenzhen have a connecting stop between two flights. Multiple low-cost flights from Bangkok to Shenzhen are operated by airlines like Thai AirAsia and Cebu Pacific. The total flight time ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 13 hours subject to the duration of the layover in between.

Tip: It is advisable to book your flight tickets well in advance to get the best prices and offers.

What to do in Shenzhen

The UNESCO awarded city has a lot to offer from centres like the Meridian View centre that offers breathtaking views to creativity hubs like OCT Loft Creative Culture Park which has several art galleries and book shops and is a vibrant and quirky corner of the city in what was once a former factory district. Then there is Shenzhen’s Window of the World situated in Huaqiao Town, Nanshan District is most famed beautiful spots of all of Shenzhen and has about 130 sites in total which have all the worlds' historical monuments including the Egyptian pyramids, the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon and many more. Another must-see is Futian Central Business District; the economic heart of the city which has fascinating modern architecture in a futuristic and impressive style. There is also Shenzhen Museum which is a treasure trove of the area’s history going back to centuries along with displays of replicas of streets and the Dafen oil painting village which being the world’s largest producer of replicas of oil paintings and comprising of over 1200 galleries provides a very unique experience. For nature lovers there are the Dameisha and Xiaomeisha beaches of which the former has a plethora of coral reefs, cliff sides, caves, islands, seafood restaurants and a modern marina whereas the latter is perfectly suited to travellers looking for a quiet getaway. There are also the Nanshan Mountains which are a particularly pleasant escape with gorgeous views of the ocean and modest climbs, its serenity and remoteness provide a refreshing contrast to the hustle and bustle of Shenzhen.

Tip: Shenzhen has a very well connected public transportation system of buses, metro, trams, public bicycles along with real-time ridesharing and taxis so travellers can avail the transport better suited to their budget and preferences.

What to eat

One of the most famous Cantonese dish in the world, dim sum, a simple dish of fried or steamed dumpling should definitely be one sampled in the land from which it originated along with Yum Cha which is a Cantonese tea. Shuang Pi Nai is another traditional dish which is essentially a creamy custard made from sugar, water buffalo milk, eggs and at times topped off with a lot of raisins, lotus seeds, or jequirity (a kind of red bean). There is a delicacy called Kao Ru Zhu which is a whole suckling pig roasted and is a prized part of Cantonese culture. Finally, there is also Long Hu Dou which is a dish made from wild cat and snake and is not for the faint at heart the best dishes of which can only be found in this province.

Tip: Shenzhen offers a variety of culinary options that can’t be found anywhere else and should not be missed out on.

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