China's bargain cities.

JohnSull

Hi,

So I'm going to Kong Kong for 5 months studying and want to see the real china and also pick up a few bargain on the way. I hear HK in the most expensive place in China, any know of any place relatively close to HK that i could visit for some great bargain shopping? When i say close i mean less than 4 hours away..

Thanks

Tipperary animal lover

Was in Hong Kong a few years ago, we went to a city called Shenzhe( 1 hour by mtr subway) which borders Hong Kong spent a night in Guangzhou( 2h by train) .....it's a real experience we really enjoyed it!!!

thehomeofDob

Never been to China but I've done a lot of business with Chinese wholesalers for electrical goods/parts. The two cities mentioned above are where most of my dealings were.

JohnSull

Cheers, i'l check them out

killbillvol2

Guangzhou is an enormous city, one of China's largest so it's difficult to get your bearings. I've spent a few weeks there on and off and still haven't seen much of it. The metro is a good reference point but even that's growing all the time. It's well worth a visit though as it's steeped in history and quite a lot of the older buildings are still standing. Eating there is an adventure in itself.

Shenzhen is almost entirely modern - it was a village not too long ago. If you're looking for cheap electronics you won't be disappointed.