For a taste of Western comfort, head to Shenzhen, a modern metropolis within the Pearl River Delta. Shenzhen is a young, vibrant city bordering Hong Kong. Just over thirty years ago, it was a small fishing village called Bao’an County. Fast forward today and it is one of the most developed and one of the wealthiest cities of China.
One of the technological capitals of the world, it is also a huge, coastal city with the majority of its population under 30. Shenzhen offers expats a taste of modern China with plenty of Western amenities. A beautiful city skyline, bustling social and music scene, Shenzhen offers an exciting lifestyle with excellent travel networks and the chance to learn Cantonese as well as Mandarin. With plenty of bars, restaurants and shopping malls, you’ll have plenty to do! And with the opportunity to hop on the short subway over to Hong Kong, it’s an attractive location.