COCO Park — Attraction in Shenzhen

I will give CoCo Park 4 stars even though it's becoming common place in Shenzhen area to have nice malls connected to or closed by MTR stations which make visiting them super convenient. Mall is one of the more popular ones in SZ, though not huge as compared to some others. Good mix of foreign brands shops, lots of eateries etc. 99% Chinese clienteles so English will not be widely spoken, not a surprise. Bathrooms are well maintained mostly. To me modern malls in SZ is becoming indistinguishable having the same foreign brands, same restaurant chains. On this visit tried the new fad: pancake souffle, around 29¥, nothing that special especially waited for almost an hour for 2...

The shopping mall, conveniently situated above the train station, offers a seamless and accessible shopping experience for visitors. With a diverse range of shops catering to all age groups, along with a variety of cafes and restaurants offering a wide array of cuisines, the mall ensures there is something for everyone. The presence of an IMAX movie theater provides top-notch entertainment options, while the kids' arcade offers a fun-filled experience for families. This all-in-one destination allows visitors to spend a full day exploring, shopping, dining, and enjoying various entertainment activities, making it an ideal choice for a well-rounded and...

One of the most renowned shopping malls in Futian District. It's big, chic, accessible (shopping park station), and it's always crowded during the weekends. We went and tried their unique wine-soaked hairy crabs in a Szechuan cuisine restaurant. It cost only RMB68 each and compared with similar crabs selling at local supermarket, I'd say it's worth it. Btw, to facilitate people travelling from HK, local authority started offering free shuttle from Futian Border to various malls in mid Oct 2023. The bus stop is located at a public bus stop right in front of Starbucks. We waited for 8 min before catching...