Shenzhen has a large network of buses and 7 subway lines. The closest subway station is 25 minutes away on foot from campus and a bus stop serving the city center 10 minutes away on foot. While it can seem overwhelming to navigate public transportation at first, the increasing use of English makes it very accessible. The subway is very modern, practical and all directions are indicated both in Chinese and English. The radios on most buses and all subways announce the stops in both Chinese and English and most major bus stops are written in English or Pinyin.
Taxis are also very convenient and relatively inexpensive, and easier to take than a bus, provided that you hand the address of your destination written in Chinese to the driver. PKU Shenzhen being close to several natural sites however, traffic is not as heavy as in downtown; consequently taxis are also scarce around the campus.
We provide students and faculty with all the information they need to navigate the Shenzhen transportation system during the first few weeks of their arrival, organize trips and shopping days in Shenzhen and help them with all their transportation-related issues.
