Sometimes, one of the biggest obstacles in traveling is just deciding where to go. By the time a holiday approaches, it seems everything is booked, and it is easier to simply chill at home. We are here to fast-track your decision-making. Before your next holiday approaches, have a plan! We believe that here in Shenzhen, … More A Taste of Authentic Guangdong: Journey to Chaoshan
As a student of Peking University, hanging out in the main campus (Yan Yuan 燕园) is the most excellent opportunity to experience the vivid life and academic atmosphere of this world famous college. Located on a former imperial garden, this campus has been the essence of classical beauty, refinement and scholarship since its founding over … More Comparing Campuses! PKU and PKU Shenzhen
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!
In spring, there is nothing better than spending some quality time in nature. Shenzhen has more than 950 public gardens or parks. Its green space coverage rate of 45.1% in the developed area has even earned it the title of “green city”. Strolling in a park is a common leisure activity for locals. Wutong Greenway In … More PKUSZ Alumni Activity | Tackling Shenzhen’s Splendid New Hiking Trail
2020 has been a special year for all of us. The sudden outbreak of the pandemic trapped many of us in one place and made many of our wishes hard to come true. This year, we are ready for a new start, ready for a new direction. Here at PKU Shenzhen Graduate School (PKUSZ), we … More PKU Students Share 2021 New Year’s Wishes
Golden Week! It is a splendid name—the best part is reality lives up to the name. Golden Week is the long holiday (about a week) taken to celebrate National Day in China. This year was the most special of all, as National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival fell on the same day, October 1. Now, PKUers are back on … More Travel Snapshots from Golden Week
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
When it comes to weekends, everyone gets stuck on where to go. Maybe you even have no idea where to go. We found some places worth visiting and will share to all of you in articles on SZ Spots! The first place we recommend is the Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning （深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆). … More SZ Spots: Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning
Much to do, see, and take home in the oil-painting hub of the world. Beijing has the 798. New York City has Chelsea. But did you know Shenzhen also has a world-famous art destination? On Sunday, 15 September, international students from Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School (PKUSZ) visited Dafen Oil Painting Village in the northern … More Bringing Back More Than A Colorful Memory from Dafen, Shenzhen’s Art Village
At some point, everyone who comes to China is going to ask themselves the same question: What should I get for _____ ? Whether you have made China your new home, or just staying a few weeks, it’s not going to be an easy decision. There are important factors like packing all your own important … More Best Gifts in China for Your Friends and Family
Capture the beauty of Shenzhen for your WeChat moments and Instagram feed. The conventional idea about Shenzhen is that it is a new city built from almost nothing in just a few decades. On one hand, this is true: One can’t expect to find dynastic sights hundreds of years old. On the other hand, this … More Most Picturesque Places in Shenzhen
Stunning photos of downtown and a dim sum feast, PKU Shenzhen Campus Advisors (CAs) planned the perfect Shenzhen night for international students. Whether you are visitor or busy student you may only have a few nights to truly appreciate Shenzhen. Looking for the best way to experience the city and maybe just have one night? … More Dim Sum Dinner and Shenzhen Talent Park
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