Arriving at 10am, I wait in line for 25 minutes (I recommend making a reservation at least one day in advance to avoid queuing). I am fortunate to get an outdoor seat with a view of the lake. The disadvantage of alfresco dining here, though, is the somewhat inattentive staff, and it requires several gestures to catch their attention.
Forget cheap massages: 3 fun things to see and do in Shenzhen
Forget cheap massages: 3 fun things to see and do in Shenzhen
The first thing that arrives at the table, 22 minutes after ordering, is the dessert. It takes another 35 minutes before the six savoury dishes arrive. Though the food is well prepared and tasty, it does not justify the wait. The bill comes to 374 yuan (US$53/HK$414).
Ping An Finance Centre (PAFC), the impressive centrepiece of Shenzhen’s bustling CBD, boasts an observation deck called Free Sky on its 116th floor, 541 metres (1,775 feet) above the ground. Admission is 200 yuan per person. As the lift ascends at 10 metres per second, my ears pop and my excitement grows.
With clear skies and…
