Shekou Sea World is an internationally-minded enclave of bars, clubs and live music venues, alongside plenty of restaurants and cafes.

Bookworms and art lovers will marvel at the astonishing shū qiáng (literarily “book wall”) at this cultural center, an architectural cliff-face of illuminated bookshelves.

A high-end venue for live music, showcasing a diverse lineup ranging from folk guitarists to hip-hop artists and electronic beats.

From hair metal to experimental jazz, all genres are equal at this warehouse live-music venue that welcomes eclectic performers from around the world.

Put your hands in the air at Shenzhen’s premier EDM club, with“World’s Top 100”-listed DJs on the decks, a blinding laser array and high-roller supercars parked out front. It’s all about the glitz.

Vinylhouse is a music wonderland next to the east gate of Nantou Old City. The first floor is a relaxing cocktail bar, the second floor a mature jazz bar, and basement one a vinyl store.

​A little way inland from Dameisha Beach, OCT East is a theme-park-meets-resort set in attractive mountainous surrounds.

​Just steps away from Shekou Sea World is this retro grid of Shenzhen real estate that was once an industrial park operated by Japanese electronics company Sanyo.