Shenzhen is a big city, and it's quite inclusive.

Seriously, Nanjing Road is absolutely packed... It's like you're in a queue just trying to walk.

You'll just be looking at a sea of heads.

There's a place called Jiu Jiu Xiao Chao near Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. It's a bit of a 'hole-in-the-wall' spot, but all their dishes are freshly stir-fried. If you decide to go, make sure to get there early to queue, about an hour before peak mealtime.

Their motto seems to be: build it where nobody is.

That Prince Bay (Taiziwan) you liked? That's its true, unadorned self after the tulip crowds have gone. The Yu Qian Shrine is similar, with very few tourists. It's the same for other parts of West Lake; when you come with hurried expectations, perhaps it's like seeing it through a veil, missing its true face. The most natural and genuine beauty is often discovered unexpectedly, perhaps during an early morning or evening walk.