Shenzhen is a prosperous city located in south China; it has become increasingly industrial and commercialized with the breakneck pace of development and economic growth in the region. Its advantageous location just north of Hong Kong Island has also given the region a boost in development. The city of Shenzhen is today on par with any other in Southeast Asia when it comes to world class shopping and entertainment.
The secret behind the success of Shenzhen as a shopping destination and a leading financial hub in South China has been the rapid, well directed foreign investments. This has seen the growth of a tiny village that was predominantly inhabited by farmers into a modern metropolis with a beautiful cityscape made up of skyscrapers.
Shenzhen is a well planned city, built along the lines of Hong Kong when China opened its doors to foreign investment. If you are shopping on foot the best area to head to is Dongmen Pedestrian Street, which has undoubtedly the best variety of goods among shopping areas in the city. Throw into the mix a couple of cinemas and a few good restaurants and it offers bountiful entertainment.
For something a little bit more upmarket, the avid shopper should head to Lowu Commercial City, where many of the vendors have been in business for decades and they now know by instinct what each customer is looking for. Almost anything including furniture, clothing, souvenirs and books can be found here. The Lowu Commercial Centre is a massive complex being one of the largest malls in the region as it houses more than 1500 shops.
Luxury items can be found on Coco Park where many of the international design labels have set up their stores. The area has everything from Louis Vuitton and Prada outlets to expensive watches and a few high end beauty salons.
Among the other shopping malls one should visit is the MixC Mall which is the largest in Shenzhen, the King Glory Plaza and the Garden City Mall. Guests at a Shenzhen serviced residence such as Somerset Garden City Shenzhen would have ample time to explore the amazing shopping outlets in the city. For those who wish to stay for extended periods Shenzhen apartments are one of the best options.