Moving to Shenzhen - Housing

Many foreigners choose to live in the quiet and attractive port city of Shekou because it has good western standard housing pleasant, a laid back coastal city feeling and is close to a number of international schools. Shekou literally means, “snake mouth", and the area is named after its shape. However, some foreigners also live in the centre of city.

Other popular places expats enjoy living are the CBD, Futian and OCT areas because of the convenience and the quality of life. Also some foreigners enjoy living in Luohu because it is close to Hong Kong border.

Some popular compounds are:

Fraser Place Shekou: Good location as international school and kindergartens are close.

Whale Garden: Convenient location because of its proximity to the ferry terminal and international schools.

Fraser Corporate Residences: Located in central business district


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