Transportation in Shenzhen

Transportation in Shenzhen

Your complete guide to getting around Shenzhen - from airport transfers to local transport

Getting Around Shenzhen

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Quick Transportation Tips

Download the Didi app before arrival, it is China's primary ride-hailing platform and works throughout Shenzhen (Grab is a Southeast Asia service and does not operate here).

Pick up a Shenzhen Tong card at any metro station for tap-and-go access on both the metro network and city buses, avoiding the need for exact change.

Metro Line 11 connects Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport directly to the city centre, making it a straightforward alternative to taxis on arrival.

Set up WeChat Pay or Alipay before your trip, both are widely accepted across Shenzhen's metro, buses, and ride-hailing services, and cash handling can be limited.

Essential Transport Phrases

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Go to airport
Say: "chee jee-chahng"
Show this: 去机场
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How much money?
Say: "dwoh shaow chee-en?"
Show this: 多少钱?

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