Elderly Shenzhen ¥100 per day for car rental, buffet, beauty treatments, haircuts....
The annual Double Eleven is coming soon, and it's time to stock up on northbound discount packages. Many are just ten or eight yuan, including food, accommodation, and even beauty treatments. Let's take a look at my haul from last year (it's not hard to grab these deals because they're not expensive even on regular days).
Travel Tips - (Many elderly people know this)
Hong Kong seniors can use the 'JoyYou Card' to take the Citybus to Liantang Port, round trip for HK$4. In Shenzhen, the metro is free✌
Beauty - There are many high-end salons in Shenzhen Bay, with haircuts ranging from a dozen yuan to over two hundred yuan for perms. On that day, I got a haircut at Top1NG* in Shenzhen Bay for ¥19 (see picture 2).
Then, I went to Yue*Li Beauty in Shenzhen Bay Houhai for a 'Crystal Doll' treatment, ¥49. Very satisfied, the shop is run by Hong Kong people, all equipment is officially certified, and it's a one-time payment with no upselling (see picture 6).
Hotel - There is also a high-value-for-money hotel in Houhai called 'Shenzhen Cotton Tree Hotel'. The decor is super beautiful, right above the beauty salon, but I didn't stay there that day. On regular days, it costs around ¥400 per person (see picture 1).
Food and Restaurants - Vegetarian buffet, there are many super cheap vegetarian restaurants in Shenzhen, some are even free (the owners want to accumulate good karma). That day, I went to *Wei Mei Su at Cuizhu Station, the decor is comfortable, mostly booth seats, high privacy, and feels clean and hygienic. ¥22 (see pictures 3 and 4).
If you don't stay at the hotel, the average cost per person is ¥97.