Beijing Girl's Shenzhen Lowdown: Biz Trip Thoughts vs. The Capital
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Shenzhen folks are dead serious about making money! Haven't really noticed much nightlife, though.
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I lived in Guangzhou for three years, and eczema tormented me the whole time. It only cleared up temporarily when I went home for Chinese New Year, then it'd flare up again as soon as I got back. Seriously, the humidity in the south can be a killer.
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When the original poster talks about nightlife, are they referring to night markets? You know, the ones with streets full of food skewers? I've definitely seen those in other cities I've traveled to, but I've lived in Shenzhen for over 20 years and can't say I've ever encountered that here.
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Makes sense.
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Pretty spot on, haha. I have friends from Beijing and other northern cities who say they want to retire in Shenzhen.
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Actually, more than one of our neighbors moved to Shenzhen because their rhinitis got so bad in Beijing.
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As someone who's lived in both Beijing and Shenzhen, I can't agree that Shenzhen's climate is 'good.' The air quality might be better, sure, but the humidity and heat are just too much. Beijing, on the other hand, is actually quite comfortable and refreshing – my skin was fantastic when I lived there.
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But the smog in Beijing is terrible; you end up with a nose full of dust.
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Other points are fair enough, but are you serious saying Shenzhen's climate is pleasant all year round?
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As someone from the north, I think the air quality here in Shenzhen is actually great – no smog, and it's not dry at all.