South China - Shenzhen

**Csun213** · 01-17-10 20:56

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie 48

CSUN213,

You sure have alot of time to waste wanting to go the bank twice ,I don't like to go to the bank in China I also have a account in bank of china and HSBC, just bring cash or use the damn ATM and stop waste time ,I use the money charger in Lowu border instead going to the bank .

Fast eddie 48

Hi Eddie, I don't mind going to Bank of China since it is about a 3 minute walk from my hotel. Just don't want to bring a lot of cash when I will be spending 2 weeks in Thailand. I will consider changing the TT into US$ right before I leave Thailand.

**Jamie5063** · 01-17-10 17:43

Originally Posted by Tequila Kid

Is Shekou/seaworld area affected by the crackdown?
I will be in the area (WoW and Seaworld) in two weeks.

-TK

Sorry I'm a long way away from there so have no idea, but two weeks it will all be back to normal I hope this is China. I also noticed that If you know were it is you can still find it its just much more hidden.

**Matsu69** · 01-17-10 15:29

Originally Posted by OldAsiaHand

Csun213,

Another option would be to T/T some money to your account and use the Bank of China ATM card when you get there.

Just my POV.

OAH

Csun213,

Don't go though the T/C hassle. You get charged by your bank in the US and charged by the entity cashing.

ATM's work pretty much globally. In Thailand, there are some local banks that I was not able to use my ATM previously. Called my home bank and they were aware of the situation (they had actually suspended service with that bank due to fraud problems in the past). They suggested trying a different bank and viola. No problems.

Also, Chinese banks are hooked into the global ATM system. Large branches of Bank of China, ICBC almost always have ATM's that can handle international cards.

Both Thai banks and Chinese banks have English options.

Last word of advice, tell your bank that you are traveling abroad and will use your ATM card. Otherwise your transaction may be flagged and your card put on hold.

Cheers

**OldAsiaHand** · 01-17-10 14:35

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie 48

CSUN213,

You sure have alot of time to waste wanting to go the bank twice ,I don't like to go to the bank in China I also have a account in bank of china and HSBC, just bring cash or use the damn ATM and stop waste time ,I use the money charger in Lowu border instead going to the bank .

Fast eddie 48

Csun213,

Another option would be to T/T some money to your account and use the Bank of China ATM card when you get there.

Just my POV.

OAH

**Fast Eddie 48** · 01-16-10 09:15

Originally Posted by Csun213

Thanks, would it make any difference if I have an account with Bank of China? I figure if I just convert it into RMB and deposit it into my account, I can then come back and make some withdraw at a later date.

CSUN213,

You sure have alot of time to waste wanting to go the bank twice ,I don't like to go to the bank in China I also have a account in bank of china and HSBC, just bring cash or use the damn ATM and stop waste time ,I use the money charger in Lowu border instead going to the bank .

Fast eddie 48

**Csun213** · 01-16-10 03:33

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie 48

Csun213

China is one worst place to cash Traveller check other than South america, Bank of China charge 20 rmb for each check and it take forever, they need to call it in to American express take about 30 min after that you wait in line for another 30 min and most bank don't even bother to do it.

If you need to cash them do it in Thailand or HK much faster, they charge the total amount not each check and all you need is your passport, money charger in Bangkok is good better rate and fast.

Fast Eddie 48

Thanks, would it make any difference if I have an account with Bank of China? I figure if I just convert it into RMB and deposit it into my account, I can then come back and make some withdraw at a later date.

**Tequila Kid** · 01-16-10 03:31

Is Shekou/seaworld area affected by the crackdown?
I will be in the area (WoW and Seaworld) in two weeks.

-TK

Originally Posted by Jamie5063

Looks like it just got worse I had a walk round my normal area and its like the Vatican in Rome now all the SW have gone. In todays newspaper the crackdown from hell has happened and even the street vender's have gone. There is still some shops open but unless you know were to look you will never find them. All the curtains are drawn and just a small door open. They even pulled people for not carrying passports. A huge casino has been shut down as well in Donggan Maybe have too join Google and leave legal one day Illegal the next.

**Nighthawk55** · 01-15-10 23:46

Originally Posted by Adventur

Hi folks, finally I get a chance to write a small report.
...
Happy hunting

Thanks for the picks.

The girl in the "a ching.jpg" was quite a cutie.

What part of China was she from?

**Fast Eddie 48** · 01-15-10 08:55

Originally Posted by Csun213

Hi Guys, need a little help with Traveler's Check.

Normally when I come to China, I would bring cash. I feel comfortable since I have been traveling to China for over 10 years, know Shenzhen and speak Chinese however this time I will be coming to Shenzhen after my trip to Thailand.

Since I don't know Thailand so I am planning on bring cash and Traveler's Check. I would spend my cash first and so by the time I get to China, I would probably only have traveler's check left.

Does anyone know if there would be any problem converting American Express traveler's check into RMB? Thanks

Csun213,

China is one worst place to cash Traveller check other than South America, Bank of China charge 20 rmb for each check and it take forever, they need to call it in to American Express take about 30 min after that you wait in line for another 30 min and most bank don't even bother to do it.

If you need to cash them do it in Thailand or HK much faster, they charge the total amount not each check and all you need is your passport, money charger in Bangkok is good better rate and fast.

Fast Eddie 48

**SE Asia Joe** · 01-15-10 08:53

Just read this posted just now on another forum

HOT NEWS - SZ police crack down and arrests

Just picked up this report on the Chinese Forum

SZ police have used over 2400 police and over ten thousand civil supports, last night (14 Jan) 6 pm to 2am in the morning searched over 90 "crime" hot spots including 350 entertainment centres, 270 spa, 580 hotels and detained over 80 people, they have cracked 7 prostitution cases, arrested 43 people and broken up 4 criminal syndicates and arrested 36 of their members....

Interestingly, also. It is also reported that....
A HK guy named Cheung is the mastermind behind one of the syndicates, he uses LW Wong Pui Village as a base for prostitution, and his wife has set up "branches" at Hongkong hotels in NP, WC, TST, TW, they arrange travel documents and tickets for the girls to travel to HK to entertain HK customers. Both Cheung and his HK wfie are now arrested!!

Anybody you know!!??

So the girls picking even in HK is going to be slim.... So enjoy while you can!!! And stay safe.....Take care.

http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/...00176_033.html

**Jamie5063** · 01-15-10 07:55

Originally Posted by Jayson420

About three weeks ago I moved from LouHu to Nanshan to be closer to my work. Living near window of the world now.

What a fucking mistake. This is mongerers nightmare.

I have done so many walk arounds all over and can't find any BBS, WG, chickenheads. I find myself having to go back down to LouHu to my regular places to get laid. So fucking stupid.

Tonight I did a walk around Sha Ha Jie looking for the BBS. I walked all around getting many stares (white guy) and couldn't find anything.

I managed to pull something out of Vbar but don't want to have to go to a club each night to pull some WG.

Anyone have any nanshan recommendations? You can PM if you have something.

Thanks bros.

Looks like it just got worse I had a walk round my normal area and its like the Vatican in Rome now all the SW have gone. In todays newspaper the crackdown from hell has happened and even the street vender's have gone. There is still some shops open but unless you know were to look you will never find them. All the curtains are drawn and just a small door open. They even pulled people for not carrying passports. A huge casino has been shut down as well in Donggan Maybe have too join Google and leave legal one day Illegal the next.

**Jayson420** · 01-14-10 23:49

Travelers checks?

Wow thats very 1990s.

Why don't you just use your ATM card? It should work in most of them here.

Might get a small fee from your bank. I have a citibank account only for travel since they are EVERYWHERE. And then I can pull money out anywhere (europe, brazil, shenzhen) fee free.

Sorry can't help with your original question.

Originally Posted by Csun213

Hi Guys, need a little help with Traveler's Check.

Normally when I come to China, I would bring cash. I feel comfortable since I have been traveling to China for over 10 years, know Shenzhen and speak Chinese however this time I will be coming to Shenzhen after my trip to Thailand.

Since I don't know Thailand so I am planning on bring cash and Traveler's Check. I would spend my cash first and so by the time I get to China, I would probably only have traveler's check left.

Does anyone know if there would be any problem converting American Express traveler's check into RMB? Thanks

**Csun213** · 01-14-10 22:27

Hi Guys, need a little help with Traveler's Check.

Normally when I come to China, I would bring cash. I feel comfortable since I have been traveling to China for over 10 years, know Shenzhen and speak Chinese however this time I will be coming to Shenzhen after my trip to Thailand.

Since I don't know Thailand so I am planning on bring cash and Traveler's Check. I would spend my cash first and so by the time I get to China, I would probably only have traveler's check left.

Does anyone know if there would be any problem converting American Express traveler's check into RMB? Thanks

**Jayson420** · 01-14-10 17:33

About three weeks ago I moved from LouHu to Nanshan to be closer to my work. Living near window of the world now.

What a fucking mistake. This is mongerers nightmare.

I have done so many walk arounds all over and can't find any BBS, WG, chickenheads. I find myself having to go back down to LouHu to my regular places to get laid. So fucking stupid.

Tonight I did a walk around Sha Ha Jie looking for the BBS. I walked all around getting many stares (white guy) and couldn't find anything.

I managed to pull something out of Vbar but don't want to have to go to a club each night to pull some WG.

Anyone have any nanshan recommendations? You can PM if you have something.

Thanks bros.

**Adventur** · 01-14-10 05:21

Hi folks, finally I get a chance to write a small report.

I was in Panglin about dec 15th or so on work. Of course Hobby was part of the work!

Attached are a few pics.

The main BBS area seems to be closed. But many mamasans and papasans at work. One of them took me to an area about 100mtrs beyond (east wards) from the BBSs. And there was the usual congregation of the SGs. I picked twice from there. A bit scary but even at midnight no worries.

Most other info is same as what the earlier folks have offered so I will not duplicate.

I cannot seem to add the better sized pics. If you need them and phone numbers (only useful if you speak the language) PM me and I can help.

I also stayed in the Lotus and I will post about that in my next post.

Happy hunting