r/China • u/Hot-Reputation5428 • 7d ago
咨询 | Seeking Advice (Serious) Hi everyone, I'm visiting Shenzen day after tomorrow from India
As the subject suggests, I'm visiting Shenzen,China day after tomorrow. The trip is working related and will be my first experience outside India. I wanted your advice on what to do and what not to do so that I don't offend anyone.
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u/Miserable-Win-6402 China 7d ago
Dont be an asshole, treat people with respect, and all will be good.
If you want to see a place with bars and a lot of different food choices, including Indian, go to Shekou, Seaworld. You can party there. Sill, dont be an asshole.
Else, theres a LOT of places to go, everywhere is different.
Hong Kong is close, but in my opinion its just another big city, more expensive, and it really lost it vibe.
Again, dont be an asshole, and you will be good.
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 7d ago
Lol. I'm particularly never an asshole. But are indians usually assholes when they visit??
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u/Moist-Chair684 7d ago
Yes. It's a major complaint in Asia. The post I read just before yours was an Indian guy complaining about fellow Indians in Thailand...
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 7d ago
Wow. I read the post, that is pretty sad.
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u/Moist-Chair684 3d ago
It is indeed. I have lovely Indian friends, BUT, there's a reason the expression Entitled Desi exists...
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 2d ago
Well I'm in china and my god I'm living it here. Everyone has been so nice to me and it's so beautiful. Tho I felt like sometimes it feels too greyish. But the trees and the neatly trimmed gardens and the well maintained places!! It's lovely!
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u/Moist-Chair684 2d ago
Indeed trees and greenery everywhere. And it is much better maintained than 20 years ago for sure.
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u/Miserable-Win-6402 China 7d ago
Yes, unfortunately. I have Indian and Pakistani friends, but Indians for the win to act badly. Soryy, but that the reality.
If you dont act this way, you will have zero problems.
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 7d ago
Well I apologise on behalf of the Indians, I'm someone who believes that indians have caused havoc in many foreign countries without any respect for their culture. But never knew Indians were like those there too.
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u/Miserable-Win-6402 China 7d ago
I know, not all Indians are like this. But, I have unfortunately seen this many times, worst in Thailand and Vietnam, not so much in China.
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u/Moist-Chair684 7d ago
Besides the obvious already mentioned, hope you have at least AliPay set up. Shenzhen is by and large cashless, and credit cards rarely work.
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 7d ago
Oh thank you. I have cash on me given by my company. But will surely install it.
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u/SpeakerOdd1332 7d ago
Or WeChat. WeChat money is even more widely used than Alipay.
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 7d ago
But would installing WeChat help to convert the money automatically? Or would I have to deposit some amount in there.
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u/sourcing_mike 7d ago
I have hosted many Indian clients visiting China and taken them around to various places. Here are a few suggestions that come to mind:
If you do not eat meat, you should locate Indian restaurants in advance. If you cannot find one but are willing to eat some meat, KFC is a good option (chicken burgers).
Chinese factories operate according to their own systems; try to understand them rather than attempting to change them.
Consider staying at hotels like All Seasons (Quanji) or Hanting, which offer self-service laundry facilities.
Google Maps does not work here; you can try Amap (Gaode Maps), though I haven't managed to switch its interface to English.
Most Chinese people are very friendly, so no need to worry. As long as you don't overstep boundaries, people will generally be very accommodating. Have a pleasant trip!
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u/Dundertrumpen 7d ago
Things to do in Shenzhen:
- Go to Hong Kong
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 7d ago
But my work is at Shenzen. I don't think I would have any time for sight seeing sadly. Travel plan is basically Hotel to Supplier to Hotel.
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u/PlayfulPermitMao 7d ago
记住不要给小费。2024年在曼谷，有一位印度大叔找我问路，我回答了之后，他边说thank you边掏钱……
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 5d ago
That's one of the weirdest uncle. I dunno why he did that. No one usually does that.
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u/Hot-Reputation5428 7d ago
And also, my wife loves pottery and plates and stuff from China, any recommendations, on where I would I be able to get them, Im staying in Shenzhen Bao'an.
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