Shenzhen: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Shenzhen is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China.

Shenzhen · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityShenzhen+24°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 06:29 AMupdated 01:17 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Exchange rate¥6.65per 1 $CNY — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Within two hours

Hong Kong Heritage Museum≈ 40 min Wong Tai Sin≈ 45 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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"Updated information on Warnings and insurance"

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of wrongful detention . Some areas have specific risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. See also: Macau and Hong Kong .

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory