So. Many. Regrets. 😠And it's SO. DAMN. COMPLICATED.
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I was there for a week, worked just one day, and immediately bought a ticket back. It was incredibly muggy, and I sweated like crazy. I'd be drenched in sweat after just a five-minute walk, and my face was constantly oily and breaking out. I didn't like the food either. I love noodles, but all they seem to have in Shenzhen is stuff like fried rice noodles and pig trotter rice.
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Haha, hey there, fellow northerner! The food is fine for me since I like rice anyway, even back home. It's just the climate that's really hard to get used to.
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That's because you came right at the start of Shenzhen's toughest summer period. If you can make it through to autumn, around late September or October, things get much better. And winter is especially amazing – you'll think, 'Wow, the weather is so comfortable!' Compared to the freezing north, winter here feels like pure bliss.
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To be honest, Shenzhen winters aren't all that great when it rains. It's often warmer outside than inside, and you'll be shivering indoors. At least in the north, you have indoor heating during winter.
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Shenzhen is basically a giant sauna.
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And the north is like a giant icebox.
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I'm from the Northeast! I've always lived in the north! I went to Shenzhen for a trip a few days ago, and I almost burst into tears the moment I got off the plane! I just couldn't stand the heat!
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Actually, the real heat hasn't even started. Wait until July, then you'll know what real heat is.
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My foot's broken, and I have no money for food. Could someone lend me enough for a meal? I'll pay you back when I get my salary.
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I'm also from the Northeast and have been in Shenzhen for two years. Here's some advice for girls coming here alone: Try to find a slightly more expensive place, even if it means sharing. It's worth it. Avoid the 'urban villages' (chengzhongcun) if you can, and opt for proper residential compounds. If you have no choice but to live in an urban village, pick a place near a main road, not one tucked away down narrow alleys, as those can be unsafe.
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If you want to see the sea, the north has Qingdao, Yantai, Weihai, Rizhao, and Dalian.
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I'm the type who easily feels cold. Yesterday, it was 22 degrees Celsius, and I wore long johns to bed. During the hot months, I just open the windows at night and use an electric fan.
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Definitely keep an eye out for any small red spots on your skin. I developed eczema from an allergic reaction; it's just so humid here.