Welcome to the People's Republic of China ![Shocked](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/shocked.gif)
First of all,due to the policy limit , you will find Bitcoin is less active in ShenZhen than it's in HK, so HK is always your first choice.
- Is there a bitcoin ATM in the area? (would be cool to avoid ATMs)
Yes , as I know , we got some ATM in HK, but none in shenzhen.
- Are there opportunities to spend my BTC? Like: Restaurants, Bars, Shops?
Yes, there are snack stands and coffee houses in HK that accept Bitcoin! Or you can google "Hongkong Bitcoin'.
- Are there any BTC-related events, like a local meetup where I can meet some folks?
Check here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=86.0Or you can start a your own one.
- Are there any particular shopping opportunities? (I'm not a dedicated miner, but as
a lot of companies/factories are located around Shenzhen, I might get weak and buy
a nice machine if it's much cheaper than in the west. Like an S5 or something. I might also
consider offers for used machines, but this is not the main focus of my question.)
You mean cellphone? cellphone or whatever is cheaper in HK, HK is a free port without taxes, you can buy whatever you want with a low price.
So,you wanna go shopping, the answer is absolutely HK!
HongKong and ShenZhen are magical cities! Enjoy your trip!
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There are one ATM is shenzhen as according to atm map, it is at Room 1601, 16/F International Trust and Investment Building, 1010 Hong Ling Central Road, Shenzhen, 518008 China.
and there are plenty of atm in HK too, one usually I go to is Bitfx at Unit 302, Austin Plaza, 83 Austin Rd, Jordan, Kowloon.
hopes it helps