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Bobshenzhen

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Chinese

Lives in Shenzhen

Speaks Chinese,English

Registration: 08 March 2010

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Bobshenzhen replied to a thread
13 years ago
dgirl72712

Which district in Shenzhen? by dgirl72712

My husband and I are moving to Shenzhen in June from the US and are uncertain which district would be the best for us. Our kids are all in college and are not moving with us so schools are not relevant. Will be working in LuoHu and would prefer a ...

Bobshenzhen

Shekou is a great place to live (I live there and also operate a relocation business there) but.... Your relocation helpers are doing you a bit of a disservice as the commute to Wal-mart's office in Luohu will take at least 45-55 minutes by subway ... Read More

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13 years ago
Lynette13

Expat women in Luohu/Futian by Lynette13

Hi, I am living in Luohu and I am a new mom. I would like to meet some expat women around Luohu or Futian. I can not go all the way to Shekou. L.

Bobshenzhen

You may consider other relocation helpers that work on other areas as well. IMO, it is not advisable to live too far from your work. Shenzhen's traffic is not always that good, traffic jam happens.:/ Read More

Bobshenzhen replied to a thread
13 years ago
Vipin77

Life in Shenzhen by Vipin77

A very cool and comfortable life here in Shenzhen...

Bobshenzhen

Gd place, but need to adapt the new cultrue/working and living environment. i would not say any negative, but once you understand how to survive, it can be enjoyable.Well said! Be positive. Read More

Bobshenzhen replied to a thread
14 years ago
depardieux

Shenzhen Guidebook? by depardieux

Hello, We're coming to Shenzhen in September '09 with the children, we're wondering if there is a Shenzhen guidebook available somewhere. Thank you FD

Bobshenzhen

beautiful site, and informative. Bob Read More

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14 years ago
depardieux

Shenzhen Guidebook? by depardieux

Hello, We're coming to Shenzhen in September '09 with the children, we're wondering if there is a Shenzhen guidebook available somewhere. Thank you FD

Bobshenzhen

You are most welcome. Also you can refer to this article if you are looking for International Schools in Shenzhen. Please feel free to post your questions here, there are many active members ready to help.:) Bob Read More

Bobshenzhen replied to a thread
14 years ago
LaowaiSA

Newbie in Shenzhen by LaowaiSA

Hi there, I am a newbie or a freshman as my Chinese friends would call it. Have been in Shenzhen from 13 May 2010. Where do all South Africans hang out in Shenzhen? Please let me know. Regards

Bobshenzhen

Kingglory and Huangbeilin could be two of them :) Read More

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14 years ago
depardieux

Shenzhen Guidebook? by depardieux

Hello, We're coming to Shenzhen in September '09 with the children, we're wondering if there is a Shenzhen guidebook available somewhere. Thank you FD

Bobshenzhen

#1. I have read the "Shopping in Shenzhen" mentioned by lonelywriters above, it is a good book. My Austrilian friends like to explore the shenzhen city with it very much. #2. Bellow is a short guide book of shenzhen produced by a local real estate ... Read More

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14 years ago
ezre

Job hunt in Shenzhen (Suggestions) by ezre

It has come to my attention that job hunting in such a dense populated city is difficult. Not only is it tough for some of us but it is even more for the locals. Recently, i've met a very nice local girl. She knew little english and we managed with ...

Bobshenzhen

One most important reason is the recession which takes time to recover in my opinion. Read More

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14 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Shenzhen by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Shenzhen :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Shenzhen?? Thanks in ...

Bobshenzhen

seems it is easier to make business friends in Shenzhen. Read More

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14 years ago
Dragon2010

Shenzhen Media Group Building in Shenzhen by Dragon2010

Can anyone tell me when the Shenzhen Media Group building at 1 Peng Cheng First Road was built? How many stories does the tower have? Email: howard@iconz.co.nz

Bobshenzhen

The Media Group was founded at June 2004, not sure of the current building. Read More

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14 years ago
chingching

Real Estate Agent in Shezhen by chingching

Hi, appreciate any referral on real estate agent in Shenzhen cater for expat housing? Many thanks.

Bobshenzhen

You can go to "foreign village", located at Shekou, Nanshan. Areas like those Alongside the Nanshan mountain, peninsula close to the Shenzhen bay, rose garden close to the Shenzhen bay. Read More

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14 years ago
rkmk14

Info on shenzhen by rkmk14

Hello, We have plans of moving to shenzhen in a few months. Need some info on the place- my daughter is 4yrs old now..so can u please tell me about international schools there.... we are planning to stay either in futian or luohu- what do you say ...

Bobshenzhen

Hello, here is a list of international schools in Shenzhen for your reference http://www.szcchina.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/27/shenzhen-international-schools/ Read More

Bobshenzhen replied to a thread
14 years ago
jamslavik

HK to SZ Daily Commute by jamslavik

We are considering living in HK for a job in SZ. Does anyone do this? Is the immigration process at the border too slow? What are the expat districts like in SZ? Quality of housing? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Bobshenzhen

1. Living in HK for a job in SZ, many people do this. At nights, you can see many Hongkongese take the metro to Luohu and across the border... 2. Immigration process at the border: should be fast, two linked buildings and one small river distance, ... Read More

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14 years ago
einswald

Life in Shenzhen by einswald

Hi all, im looking at moving to Shenzhen, im interested to know what are the big western districts, also if anyone knows about any large indoor swimming pools (large patronage) id be very interested to know. what is the prevelance of Mandarin in ...

Bobshenzhen

1. Most of the people in Shenzhen speaks Mandarin, some speak also Cantonese, english or others. 2. There is a big one, at least in my opinion, at Luohu Gym. 3. Big western districts:Shekou is of of them, somes like coco park, OCT, Mixc etc. Read More