2002-2006 South China - Shenzhen

[RasSpewtin]

Moody:

Sorry for the late reply, but the site has been down for a long time now. I regret that I do not have another trip to SZ planned until sometime in May. To say that I am having withdrawal symptoms is an understatement.

Raise a glass for me during your next KTV party!

Raz

[OldAsiaHand]

Hunting in Futian Walmart area last night. One new shop, never tried before, had friendly girls. LaoBanYang recommended a Hubei girl as having the best oral skills in the shop. Against my better judgement, off we went. She hit me up for 20 RMB in candy/drinks in a small shop on the way before we even started. Back at the hotel: Tried to get the money upfront, No shower, Refused BBBJ, spit on the floor, was a dead log, and, to top it off, the condom broke doing her doggy. No more condoms, finally a BBBJ and Russian finish (refused CIM and threatened me if I tried to). Got up and dressed in a flash and had the nerve to ask for 200RMB plus taxi fare. Gave her the 150RMB and threw her out.

Popped a couple of CIPRO today and am hoping for the best.

OAH

[DayNight]

There is a really good sex toy shop behind Shennan Lu Wal-Mart. It's large, bright and has a really good toy selection and good prices. Small vibs start at rmb 40 or so.

http://www.jbsex.cn (there are more locations in SZ).

But I guess the chance get the gals to use a strap-on in a 3some is quite remote, or?

[Moody]

Raz,

Are you in town? I get the "subscriber is power off" message when I call your number.

[Moody]

I tried out the subway a few times too. It's kinda of funny seeing all the people there teaching everyone how to use the system. They also have a video system that plays instructions all the time too. BTW, it's got to be the cleanest subway in the world seeing it's only a little over 2 weeks old. In case anyone is interested, Jusco is at the Ke Xue Guan stop. I believe Huizhanzhongzin is near Las Vegas.

[DayNight]

The Subway is really OK. I have used it already 10+ times with no probs.

To avoid the ques at the ticket machines, which are often out of order, or stuck with people using it the first time, or stuck with people who don't have the right coins/notes, or stuck with people who have the right coins/notes, but the machine does not take them - buy those stored value card!

There is an interactive map here:

http://www.szmc.net/10station/index.jsp (it's quite good!)

From Windows of the World (last stop in the west) to LuoHu takes about 40 Minutes. The 2nd last stop is very close to Shennan Lu Wal-Mart (there is no sex nearby! - still, you can shop)

HuaqiangLu = Electronic City = 10-15 Minutes walk to Fuxing Lu Wal-Mart.
Kexueguan = next to Jusco

There is still some construction, but basically it's working well, at least for me.

[RasSpewtin]

anyway, it's a still a subway system so that means faster transportation at cheaper prices but you still have to wait 15 minutes for each train
johnny

thanks for the info, johnny. actually, i thought that an earilier report that the subway was open already was in error, because the construction site was still a mess last time that i saw it in november. but this is shenzhen. you can sit down for a dump and by the time you flush, they've remodelled the bathroom and put up a skyscraper in front of your window.

so, let's do some math. if the wait between trains is 15 minutes, then the average wait for a passenger who arrives at the station is 7.5 minutes. i assume that the ride from window of the world to jusco is around 10 minutes, please correct me if i am wrong. that's a total of 17.5 minutes from window of the world to jusco, which is one-half to one-third the time that it would take by cab, depending on traffic.

assuming that it takes me 10 minutes to pick a girl and then 20 minutes to release the troops, that's a grand total of 47.5 minutes from the time that i have the thought, "jeez, my nutsack is kinda full", to the moment that she is performing the kleenex kleen-up. this to me defines the wonders of modern technology.

on the other hand, if the system is really as shaky as you suggest, then i cringe at the thought of the subway roof collapsing onto the train whilst i am in transit. assuming that it takes them 2 days to dig my ass out of the debris, and assuming that i am still alive, the taxi starts to look shorter and less painful by comparison. was the ride really that bad?

now only if i could talk the sz governement into extending subway routes to some of my other favorite haunts.....

raz

[RasSpewtin]

Anyone have any experience taking the ferry into Shenzen?

Num Nutz:

Yes, I have experience with the ferry into Shenzhen. But before I write down a lot of info that's already been covered on the board numerous times, let me ask you,

1. What exactly do you want to know?

2. Have you done a forum search to find some answers?

If you have tried a search and still have questions, feel free to PM me.

Raz

[Red China Boy]

Johnny,

What's the name of the Jusco stop?

Any other hobby areas that metro goes to?

Red

[Weelock]

To Red China boy Website for Subway:

http://www.urbanrail.net/as/shen/shenzhen.htm

http://www.urbanrail.net/as/shen/shenzhen-metro-map.gif

http://www.szmc.net/

It looks like it goes from Luohu to Window of the World Theme Park. ( East to West ) Another shorter line for North to South.

Don't know what station you get off for Jusco and Walmart Futian area.

Weelock

[SE Asia Joe]

Hi Guys,

What is the best way to get from Sha Tau Kok (in the Eastern Part of Shenzhen) to go to the Chek Lap Kok (Hong Kong) airport?

I would appreciate your input - with thanks before hand.

SE Asia Joe

[Tequila Kid]

Is a map of SZ subway avaialable online?

[Superforce99]

Great to hear that the subway is running.

Is it easy to use (for non-chinese speakers) and where does it go to?

Any websites?

Does it go near Jusco?

Yeah, the SZ Subway system is open but my opinion is that the government should have waited another 2-3 months to work out the kinks. They definately rushed just to be able open on the last days of Dec. 2004 and boast of it as an "accomplishment of 2004". Some lights don't work, plenty of construction still going on, and the system as a whole doesn't feel as smooth or usable as Hong Kong or Guangzhou's underground system.

Anyway, it's a still a subway system so that means faster transportation at cheaper prices but you still have to wait 15 minutes for each train, which is the worst part, especially if you see a train departing just as you arrive at the station...

Cost is from 2-5 RMB depending on distance and there are stops in most major areas, including one across the street from JUSCO. There are signs in English and Chinese and it's not too much trouble to find your way around, but again, its not as smooth or usable as Hong Kong or Guangzhou's underground system.


Johnny

[OldAsiaHand]

i am trying this time to fly into guangzhou to go to shenzhen because i was a bit fed up with the hkg border. is anybody out who tried it and could he tell me how long it takes (to futian) and was is the best mean of transport (in terms of speed and comfort).

vercinge torix.

take a taxi from the airport and change to one of the private taxis nearby the entrance to the highway on guangyuan lu. they cost around 220 rmb to sz. the cars are usually bigger and more comfy and they drive very fast. they will have you there in 1:15.

oah

[Num Nutz]

Anyone have any experience taking the ferry into Shenzen?