r/shenzhen • u/LostinSZChina • Sep 12 '26
IMPORTANT rules for posting and replying.
This subreddit has banned advertising for years. This includes any products, services, establishments, rental agencies, etc.
It has also banned self promotion such as vlogs, blogs, YouTube links, etc.
The reason for this is because there were so many advertisements and multiple posts that the subreddit became nothing but advertisements. This is not the intent of the subreddit. Like subreddits for other cities, it’s meant as a forum to discuss life, living, and working in Shenzhen. It is NOT a platform for free advertising!
Despite this, the mods are still taking down multiple posts a day for advertising and self promotion of blogs and vlogs. We tried to create a separate subreddit, r/ShenzhenMarketplace, for advertising, but we still are getting these here and then complaints from the posters that for some reason they should be exempt from the rules.
Therefore, with immediate effect, the enforcement is going to be much stronger.
Any post that promotes or advertises any product, service, event, establishment, or venue will be removed and the poster banned for 7 days. Second time the poster will be banned for 30 days, third attempt and the poster will be banned permanently.
All vlogs, blogs and YouTube links will be taken down and the poster banned permanently on the first instance.
Posts asking for services such as guides, translators, drivers, and sourcing non-consumer products will be locked. All replies to such posts must be a DM to the OP. Replies under the post are now considered to be self-promotion. This can be avoided in r/ShenzhenMarketplace WHICH IS SPECIFICALLY FOR ADVERTISING.
Examples of what is allowed and encouraged:
Experiences living and working in Shenzhen, good and bad.
General and specific questions about living and working in Shenzhen.
How to find someplace in Shenzhen and how to get there.
Cool places you’ve been and why you liked it. If it’s a particular establishment this is not allowed (promotion), but can be placed in r/ShenzhenMarketplace.
Where to buy something is fine as long as it’s a non-commercial product meant for personal use.
Posts sharing pictures of a place in Shenzhen, where it is, and something about it.
Bending the rules banning advertising will no longer be tolerated.
r/shenzhen • u/LostinSZChina • Mar 29 '26
Hi all,
I have been playing with the idea of a separate subreddit just for advertising products and services. I have created r/ShenzhenMarketplace. This is specifically for advertising, so if you are offering a particular product or service, or are looking for a particular product or service, post it in r/ShenzhenMarketplace.
What cannot be posted is anything illegal under the laws of the People's Republic of China or Reddit rules in general.
No advertising or posting for personal blogs, vlogs, or any influencers, as is the case in this subreddit. This is going to be strictly enforced in both subreddits moving forward. Nobody is really interested in your particular hot take, and I've personally seem some terrible ones.
Advertising or reviews for bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, parks, massage (legal ones please) would be most welcome in the r/ShenzhenMarketplace sub.
It would be helpful if you put in the title of the post what your intent is (example: For Sale, Seeking for, For rent, etc.) and then some description following (Blenders, pianos, 2 bedroom) and then the details in the body of the post. Details are important and posts may be deleted if they have minimal content.
DO NOT SPAM THE SUBREDDIT. Posting the same thing every day will not be allowed. Consider that three days or more for the same content will be the most allowed.
ONE LAST POINT: Since there is a specific subreddit for advertising far, far grey area posts will be allowed here. This subreddit should be more focused on life and interest in Shenzhen.
Thanks everyone and let's see how this goes.
r/shenzhen • u/ajugofwater • 1h ago
Hey! I'm a 26M ENFP and I'll be here till 2 Nov for a a business trip. Business is done, so I pretty much have nothing on my schedule until I go back. I like climbing and gymming, and I can speak conversational (albeit somewhat awkward) Chinese!
Happy to meet some new friends and climb together! Preferably near 福田 / 南山. Cheers!
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r/shenzhen • u/Jaded-Competition894 • 14h ago
I live in Shenzhen and I'm basically in electronics for work, so friends always ask me to take them to Huaqiangbei. Here's what I tell them:
Go on a weekday afternoon. Weekends are a contact sport.
The big malls (SEG Plaza, Huaqiang Electronics World) are better for components and gadgets. Phone stuff is everywhere, quality varies a lot.
Test before you pay. Plug it in, turn it on, check the ports. Stalls are friendly until the money leaves your hand.
Ask the price, then walk away slowly. Prices get updated in real time.
Set up Alipay before you come. Cash works, but you'll be the main character.
'Original' has a very flexible meaning here 🙂
Happy to answer questions if you're planning a trip.
r/shenzhen • u/WombatCombat65 • 6h ago
Hello 👋🏽 So this will be my first time in Shenzhen during halloween and I was wondering if there are any cool places to go to this weekend. I’m guessing Coco Park and Sea World are going to be the best places to go but do people dress up? And other than these places do you have any other recommendations? Thank you
r/shenzhen • u/Unusual-Banana-6445 • 8h ago
Hello! I'm planning to visit Shenzhen in November. Is there a gym that sells day passes and welcomes foreign visitors?
r/shenzhen • u/Moist_Tackle9938 • 5h ago
Hey guys
Stopping over in Shenzhen on the 1st until the 3rd
I'm planning to also go-to Guangzhou to go-to the jade Street to buy something.
Specifically looking for a few recommendations and some local knowledge:
any 10-15k scenic flat running routes?
What's good to do at night that doesn't involve drinking ?
Where are some good places to go shopping for men ? Ideally non branded per local brands would be cool, but good quality is a must.
Any other recommendations in Guangzhou ?
Places recommended for a massage or pampering
I'm staying in Hampton by Hilton Shenzhen Longgang Yonghu.
Thanks locals !
r/shenzhen • u/CoachElectrical4333 • 7h ago
Hey everyone! 28 M living in Shenzhen here. Chinese but i do speak English.
I’d love to meet some international friends living in Shenzhen, hang out, hiking，grab a coffee or beer, explore the city, or just have a good conversation. Always happy to meet people from different backgrounds. Feel free to drop me a message if you’re interested!
r/shenzhen • u/fatlips4ever • 1d ago
Hello, I’m a 22 (F) living in Shenzhen, i’ve been here for two months and haven’t met anyone who speaks english. If you are in Shenzhen and want to hang out please let me know!!
r/shenzhen • u/middleupperdog • 1d ago
I moved to Shenzhen recently, and I really like Karaoke but my friends and coworkers here in the city seem very introverted so far. Wondering if there are any large groupchats or anything like that for people to go do karaoke with?
r/shenzhen • u/No_Pain2782 • 1d ago
Hey guys…
Does anyone know a good place in Shenzhen where I can get a customised cake for my friend’s birthday? Longgang would be preferable, but Futian or Nanshan works too.
Would appreciate any recommendations, especially if they offer delivery
r/shenzhen • u/StrangeAir6637 • 1d ago
i’ve tried searching it by name everywhere, on pinduoduo, on taobao, i’ve tried reverse image search too, but i just cannot find this product. it’s just a small muffin type snack but it tasted SO GOOD. please help me find this on taobao or anywhere that i can buy it!!!
r/shenzhen • u/happinesssoul-love • 1d ago
Can you identify this spot ?
r/shenzhen • u/Few_Economy9050 • 1d ago
I have worked at a foreign trade company in Shenzhen that also operates its own factory. Feel free to ask me any questions regarding Alibaba or B2B—for instance, how to identify genuine manufacturers rather than just trading companies. I will provide answers based on the questions you ask.
r/shenzhen • u/Dalianon • 2d ago
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r/shenzhen • u/vagli • 1d ago
Does anyone know the best place for a pub crawl or any Halloween event for solo travellers?
r/shenzhen • u/jisitu2 • 1d ago
3 adults
Futian district
~$80 USD is the budget
As long as non-smoking, close to subway station, 2 beds, and has windows, no bed bugs
Any suggestions?
I narrowed down to one: https://www.trip.com/w/qWCKxNF2vW2
