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Shenzhen Weekend: Exploring a Chinese Megacity

How to Spend a Weekend in One of China’s BIGGEST Megacities | Shenzhen Vlog

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How to Spend a Weekend in One of China’s BIGGEST Megacities | Shenzhen Vlog

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Soph2023-12-0712 min

Welcome to Shenzhen! This week is a relaxed style weekend vlog, in one of China’s biggest megacities. Going to a workshop to make some woodwork only cost 30 rmb (£3?!), is the boss going to lose money?? How can it be so cheap?! Maybe Shenzhen isn’t as pricey as I thought… A flea market in Shenzhen, how can such a new city sell vintage items? What kind of new things will I experience at a Chinese flea market? Come with me and let’s find out together.

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December 7, 2023, Winter in China

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Shenzhen Weekend: Exploring a Chinese Megacity

Welcome to Shenzhen! This week is a relaxed style weekend vlog, in one of China’s biggest megacities. Going to a workshop to make some woodwork only cost 30 rmb (£3?!), is the boss going to lose money?? How can it be so cheap?! Maybe Shenzhen isn’t as pricey as I thought… A flea market in...

Soph spent a weekend in Shenzhen, one of China's largest megacities. Her vlog showcases a surprisingly affordable woodwork workshop for just 30 RMB and explores a unique flea market offering vintage goods in a modern city. The video promises a glimpse into daily life in Shenzhen, blending cultural experiences with budget-friendly adventures.

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How to Spend a Weekend in One of China’s BIGGEST Megacities | Shenzhen Vlog

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