6 Perfect Places to Take Selfies in Shenzhen

By Belinda Hu and Holly Qu, July 25, 2018

In the heat and humidity that is Shenzhen’s summer, venturing outside for reasons unrelated to immediate survival can be a physically and emotionally taxing process. But when you just can’t stifle the urge to snap aesthetically pleasing, close-up pictures of yourself, we’ve got you covered with these six locations.

Huaqiangbei

With a graffiti-splashed mall and cool rooftop pools, not to mention a remodeled pedestrian street, Huaqiangbei's profile has been coming up over the last year. And while you're there, you might as well update your selfie gear with a 360-degree camera or smartphone stabilizer at the electronics markets.

Selfie features: 9 Square Shopping Center, Fraser Suites' pool

See listing for Huaqiangbei.

i-Factory

Because who doesn't want to take a selfie in a former flour factory? In all seriousness, though, the i-Factory combines interesting art with a semi-abandoned industrial aesthetic. Plus, there's plenty of sculptural stairways and concrete backdrop to go around.

Selfie features: wall art, minimalist architecture, lots of concrete

See listing for i-Factory.

ING Market

This two-year-old marketplace is housed in a cool concrete warehouse-like venue, boasting a lively assortment of cafés and boutiques as well as an art exhibition space.

Selfie features: writing on walls, rotating art exhibits, artsy decorations

See listing for ING Market.

Nanhai e-Cool

This area is home to well-aged buildings, cute coffee shops, and plenty of artsy details like painted manhole covers and tires filled with flowers.

Selfie features: industrial buildings, vine-covered buildings, murals

See listing for Nanhai e-Cool.

OCT-Loft

Unsurprisingly, Shenzhen’s designated art district offers abundant opportunities for hip selfies, from gorgeous murals to trendy tea shops.

Selfie features: murals, Huajiancha’s interior, indoor and outdoor art installations

See listing for OCT-Loft.

Sea World

At first glance, this vast commercial area centered around a huge ocean liner may not seem like the ideal selfie spot, but we were charmed by its vantage points and bright lights come nightfall.

Selfie features: Baia’s rooftop, Moline’s flowers and beer bottle walls, nighttime vistas

See listing for Sea World.

Additional research by Bailey Hu.

[Images via i-Factory, xiaohongshu.com, blog.sina.com, bendibao.com, pp163.com, SZNews.com]