Holiday in Bao'an
City in china — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
china
Type
City
Best time to travel
October to December (22-28 °C, dry and sunny). March to May is pleasant. Summer is hot and rainy.
Budget/day
50-120 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX, approx. 11-14 h with layover in Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong). 144h visa-free during transit.
About Bao'an
Bao'an is a district of Shenzhen in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, directly on the border with Hong Kong. With over 4 million inhabitants, Bao'an is one of the most populous districts in China and home to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport — the fourth largest airport in the country. The Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Terminal 3 is a sight in itself: Designed by Fuksas architects, its honeycomb facade resembles a manta ray and has been awarded as one of the most beautiful airport buildings in the world. Shenzhen Bay offers a modern waterfront promenade with views of Hong Kong: jogging, cycling, and sunsets with the skyline in the background. OCT Harbour, a creative district by the water, combines art, restaurants, and nightlife. Bao'an surprisingly has many historical treasures: The Fenghuang Ancient Village is a 700-year-old Cantonese village with traditional Hakka roundhouses amidst modern skyscrapers — a fascinating contrast. The Qianhai Bay area is being developed as Shenzhen's new skyline. From Bao'an, Hong Kong can be reached in just 30 minutes by ferry and Macau in an hour — ideal as a base for explorations in the Pearl River Delta.
Top 5 highlights in Bao'an
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Bao'an Airport Terminal 3
Architectural masterpiece by Fuksas: honeycomb manta ray facade, awarded as one of the most beautiful airport buildings in the world.
Fenghuang Ancient Village
700-year-old Cantonese village with Hakka roundhouses: historical gem amidst modern skyscrapers.
Shenzhen Bay Promenade
Modern waterfront with views of Hong Kong: 15 km for jogging, cycling, and sunsets by the bay.
OCT Harbour
Creative waterfront district: galleries, restaurants, and bars by the water with views of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge.
Hong Kong by Ferry
Only 30 minutes by SkyPier ferry directly from the airport to Hong Kong: ideal base for the Pearl River Delta.
Hotels in Bao'an
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Reise-SIM für Bao'an
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Bao'an
Recommended travel time
October to December (22-28 °C, dry and sunny). March to May is pleasant. Summer is hot and rainy.
Summer
28-35 °C, humid with typhoon risk July-September
Winter
14-22 °C, mild and dry, pleasant
How much does a holiday in Bao'an cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-45 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
50-120 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
130-350 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
144h transit visa — Germans can stay visa-free for up to 144 hours in the Pearl River Delta (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau).
Chinese Yuan (CNY) — 1 € ≈ 7.8 CNY. Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate, foreign tourists can use Alipay via passport.
Ferry to Hong Kong — SkyPier at the airport offers direct ferries to Hong Kong without Chinese entry. Ideal for transit.
Metro well developed — Shenzhen's metro network is modern and affordable. Line 1 and 11 run through Bao'an.
Shenzhen as a day trip — Futian and Nanshan districts (tech district, Window of the World) are quickly accessible by metro.
Food & drink in Bao'an
These specialties you must try!
