Shenzhen to Shanghai OR Hangzhou: Halp! Which Way & How?

[Marc Price]

You should visit and stay for a few days to see for yourself. I think Guangdong's climate is really wonderful... Hangzhou and Shanghai are actually hotter than Guangdong in the summer, and their winters are damp and cold.

[Lula Schmidt]

Okay, thanks.

[Antoinette Ferry]

I'm from Guangdong and have been in Hangzhou for five years. It's the cleanest, tidiest, and most scenic city I've seen in China. Summers are hot and winters are cold; it depends if you can get used to the Eastern China climate and food. For comparable locations and quality, rent is lower than in Shenzhen and Shanghai, though the cost of living is slightly higher. You could visit first to experience it. Also, it's best to secure a job beforehand, or you might find yourself in a less advantageous position.

[Robyn Monahan]

There's a saying, 'Once you're here, you're a Shenzhener.' Shenzhen is one of the most welcoming and least exclusive cities; people are free to come and go.

[Kathryn Hermiston]

Shenzhen has developed very quickly, so there might be some shortcomings in its road planning. However, many areas are already being rectified and replanned. In terms of inclusiveness, Shenzhen is the best among the cities you've mentioned. Just be a little more patient.

[Pat Pagac]

Shenzhen has always been known for its openness and inclusivity, and there are many opportunities for personal development. Of course, every city has its own unique characteristics. Wishing you all the best.

[Carmen Willms]

My IP location checks out. While the urban planning [in places like Hangzhou/Shanghai] is good, and the cultural depth of Jiangnan water towns is significantly higher than Shenzhen's, I guess I'm not 'worthy' of it – or rather, I can't afford to pay 5000 yuan for a 30-square-meter, dilapidated, 100-year-old 'pigeon coop'.

[Timothy Denesik]

Actually, it's the same in Shenzhen's Nanshan and Futian districts.

[Lindsey Jerde DDS]

Shenzhen's sanitation and environment are actually very good, with very clean streets and road surfaces.

[Guadalupe Barton]

Have faith in Shenzhen; they will resolve these issues quickly.

[Velma Thompson]

E-bikes and street vendors are pretty common in most cities, wouldn't you say? Urban development doesn't happen overnight; it's always a gradual process of improvement. Shenzhen is also continuously working hard to manage and rectify these kinds of issues.