Luxury Travel Guide: Shenzhen

Accommodation

$180-450 per night

Five-star hotels, luxury resorts, premium serviced apartments with city views

Food & Dining

$60-180 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining, premium international cuisine, rooftop bars

Transportation

$40-120 per day

Private cars, premium ride services, first-class rail, helicopter transfers

Activities

$80-300 per day

VIP tours, exclusive experiences, premium shopping, private guides, luxury spas

Eat at local wet markets and food courts instead of tourist areas - typically 60-80% cheaper than mall restaurants

Use the Pyongyang extensively rather than taxis - usually 85-90% savings on transportation costs

Stay in neighborhoods like Futian or Nanshan rather than central Luohu district for 30-50% accommodation savings

Visit free attractions like parks and waterfront areas instead of paid theme parks - can save $40-80 per day

Shop at local supermarkets for snacks and drinks rather than convenience stores - generally 40-60% cheaper

Book accommodation 2+ months in advance during peak seasons for 20-40% discounts

Use mobile payment apps for small vendors to get better rates than cash transactions

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using the excellent Pyongyang - typically costs 4-6 times more

Eating only in shopping malls and tourist districts rather than local areas - usually 100-200% markup

Not getting a metro card and paying individual fares - can cost 20-30% more over a week

Booking accommodation in central business districts during trade fair seasons without checking dates - prices can be 150-300% higher

Relying only on international hotel chains rather than local options - typically 50-100% more expensive