About Move to Shenzhen
Move to Shenzhen exists because most foreigners arrive in Shenzhen with the wrong map.
They may know that Shenzhen is important for hardware. They may know it is close to Hong Kong. They may have heard about Huaqiangbei, factories, fast trains, delivery apps, and China’s mobile payment ecosystem. But knowing those facts is not the same as knowing how to operate here.
Shenzhen has an operating system: apartments, phone numbers, payments, internet, apps, transport, supplier meetings, factory visits, interpreters, landlords, agents, management offices, and district logic. Once that system is understood, the city becomes much easier to use.
What we do
Move to Shenzhen provides practical guides and on-the-ground support for people moving to or operating in Shenzhen.
We help with:
- district selection;
- apartment search and setup;
- first-week planning;
- phone, payments, internet, and app setup guidance;
- hardware market and supplier orientation;
- founder, investor, and operator itineraries;
- local concierge coordination;
- introductions to qualified local providers when specialist advice is needed.
Who we serve
Move to Shenzhen is built for:
- hardware founders;
- product operators;
- investors and family offices visiting Shenzhen;
- Western professionals moving to China;
- overseas Chinese returning or exploring Shenzhen;
- globally minded people who want to function in the city without wasting weeks on avoidable setup problems.
Our approach
We are not trying to make Shenzhen sound simple. We are trying to make it legible.
Our work is practical, specific, and grounded in trade-offs. We would rather say, “This district is excellent for your supplier visits but weaker for international restaurants” than write generic copy about a vibrant lifestyle.
What we are not
We are not a visa agency, law firm, tax advisory firm, bank, telecom provider, licensed medical provider, or real estate brokerage. We provide practical coordination, planning, and local support. When specialist advice is needed, we help you ask the right questions and, where appropriate, introduce qualified providers.