Category: Off-campus

The Subway to Go Sightseeing—Line 8 Unlocks Shenzhen’s Beauty!

April 1, 2021

A new metro line providing a fresh look at Shenzhen’s natural beauty is dazzling residents and visitors alike. Metro Line 8, with its catchphrase: “Take the subway to see the sea”, has blown up in our circle of friends. The current phase of Shenzhen Metro Line 8 starts at Liantang Station(莲塘站) in southeast Shenzhen’s Luohu District. The line connects … More The Subway to Go Sightseeing—Line 8 Unlocks Shenzhen’s Beauty!

Restaurant Review | Fantastic Beasts Café

December 14, 2020

Can you imagine that you don’t have to go to the zoo to see an alpaca (羊驼), deer, rabbit, raccoon, and meerkat, but can see them in a small but fantastic café? In Shenzhen, it is possible! The uniquely themed Fantastic Beasts Café is a popular spot in the Nanshan district. Go check it out! A café Zootopia! Address: 海德二道天利名城B座6楼610（海岸城喜茶楼上) Coastal … More Restaurant Review | Fantastic Beasts Café

Exploring Shenzhen: Historical Charm with Modern Twist in Nantou Ancient Town

October 20, 2020

New students or visitors who have just come to Shenzhen always have these questions. What fun places are there in Shenzhen?  What about around campus? It’s true! There is not much information about Shenzhen because it is a new mega-city and always changing! Make the most out of your free time and weekends to enjoy life and really get to … More Exploring Shenzhen: Historical Charm with Modern Twist in Nantou Ancient Town

Restaurant Review: Hunan Old-style Restaurant—Hunan Lao Fan Pu

June 4, 2019

The long-awaited shopping center in Xili called Cloud City Vankely (Yun Cheng Wan Ke Li) has finally opened to public!!! It is separated into two major sections called Dongli and Xili (east and west sections). Though some of the restaurants had been open already, we recently had the first full look of the new shopping … More Restaurant Review: Hunan Old-style Restaurant—Hunan Lao Fan Pu

Famous Chinese Street Food in Pingshan Village

May 9, 2019

Just outside of our campus is Pingshan Village, one of the typical “urban villages” of Shenzhen, China. Pingshan caters to the tastes and lifestyle of young people, families, migrants, and locals—not the business or international community you might find in central Shenzhen. It’s a prime place for tasting plenty of authentic Chinese food. Although things … More Famous Chinese Street Food in Pingshan Village

Steeped in Culture, a Vibrant Trip to a Local Tea House for PKUSZ Int’l Students

April 19, 2019

On April 11, 2019, students of Peking University HSBC Business School’s (PHBS) China Studies ‘moving- class’ led by Professor Huang Haifeng, enjoyed a cultural event hosted by the famous Shiyi Tea House, in Nanshan, Shenzhen. This event showcased classical Chinese culture, including Chinese tea culture, Chinese medicine, calligraphy, Chinese painting, traditional dance performances. There were … More Steeped in Culture, a Vibrant Trip to a Local Tea House for PKUSZ Int’l Students

PKU Int’l Students visit Financial Institutes in Qianhai

March 29, 2019

On March 6th, a group of 40 students and Professor Huang from PHBS had a chance to explore China Capital Institute market, Qianhai Exhibition Hall and Qianhai Financial Holdings. China Capital Market Institute (CCMI) The first stop was China capital institute market. China Capital Market Institute, also known as CCMI, is newly located in Xili, … More PKU Int’l Students visit Financial Institutes in Qianhai

PKUSZ Int’l Students visit Shenzhen Longgang District

March 21, 2019

A group of 39 students from Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) visited the Longgang District of Shenzhen on February 27. The outing was a part of the “China Studies” course taught by Professor Huang Haifeng. Visiting Professor Gerhard Stahl, the former Secretary General of the European Committee also accompanied the team on their many … More PKUSZ Int’l Students visit Shenzhen Longgang District

Ladies in UX: Le Wagon Event hosted by Co-founder and PHBS alumni

March 14, 2019

As part of International Women’s Day, Le Wagon Shenzhen Coding School invited two female guests working in the tech industry to speak. The guests, Katie Chen and Z Yuhan, specialize in understanding how users interact with tech products (hardware) and tech services (software). Le Wagon Shenzhen was co-founded by Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) … More Ladies in UX: Le Wagon Event hosted by Co-founder and PHBS alumni

Amplify Shenzhen: Hou Live is New Space for Local and Int’l Independent Music

March 3, 2019

Hou Live is an exciting new venue for showcasing local music and engaging current international acts with a new scene and culture. At Hou Live, beats hit hard, guitars shred, and rockers rage. It’s a dynamic space where the scene may shift from one night to the next. However, the consistent authenticity and creativity blends … More Amplify Shenzhen: Hou Live is New Space for Local and Int’l Independent Music