05/28 2025
Shenzhen is traveler-friendly despite Mandarin being dominant. Tourist areas like Futian and OCT East have basic English, while local markets may need translation apps. Metro stations offer bilingual signs, and tech tools like QR codes, AI translators, and apps (e.g., WeChat, Pleco) ease communication. Basic Mandarin phrases and pre-translated emergency terms help. Tech-savvy infrastructure and young, English-literate locals make navigation smooth, even for non-Mandarin speakers.