[PLACE] 20141220 Dongmen 东门 @ Luohu, Shenzhen

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Dongmen 东门 (East Gate), or also known as Laojie 老街 (Old Street) is a popular shopping area in Luohu District of Shenzhen. Established more than 300 years ago (hence the name old street), Dongmen encompasses a few pedestrian streets and is closed to traffic since 1999.

There are various merchandise for sale, from the cheap counterfeit products, to the luxurious fashion and jewellery. There's also a new shopping mall which offers a more comfortable environment. The blend between the old and the new have been keeping Dongmen alive along the years, where you are able to see people from different age and generations along the streets.

When there's people, then there's definitely street food! Dongmen offers a variety of street food, from the locals, to the chain franchises. There's definitely something to fill your stomach along the way. You may read about some of my street food posts like the Kiyomi outlet, Ba Ge Noodles and Chen Ji Noodles.

You will find some part of the area reassembles HK especially with the old shopping malls named after famous places in HK such as Kowloon and Mong Kok. However, as time goes by with trends evolved over the years, Dongmen is now moving towards Korean style with the opening of the some new shops that trying to mimic the Korean fashion.

Pedestrian Street, Dongmen, Luohu, Shenzhen
深圳罗湖区东门步行街二横路
Nearest MRT Stations: Laojie station, Exit A

TO GO


Disclaimer: Google services are barred in China. You need to either bypass the "Great Wall" or use a VPN. Alternatively, you may use their domestic sites such as Baidu Map.

Travelling in Shenzhen is not as convenient as Hong Kong, with destination distanced away from Metro stations. I would recommend taking cab or public buses if you somewhat able to communicate in Mandarin as it will be the most convenient way to commute. The cab and buses are fast and reliable in comparison to our lousy Malaysian buses. If you are taking bus, just drop off at Dongmen 3 (东门3) stop or Dongmen Pedestrian Bridge (东门天桥) stop in front of MOI Department Store. Each bus ride is about RMB2 (RM1.20) or max RMB3 (RM1.80). 

However, if language is a barrier, then your only option will be taking the Metro. Take the Longgang Line (Blue) or Luobao Line (Green), and drop off at Laojie station, you may take Exit A or G, and then walk your way along the streets as there are much to offer.




ATTRACTION




Kowloon Sqaure and Mong Kok Shopping Centre situated just opposite of each other. Despite being a weekday afternoon, the pedestrian street is still filled with people.


There are many types of products available, but clothings and apparels consists of majority of the offerings here. You will find cheap shirts as low as RMB4 (RM2.40) and be sure you know how to negotiate for a better price.


With the clothings and apparels as the main business, then there will be supporting business such as alteration services for the clothes that you purchased. There's an alley full of small stores providing alteration services, with various prices and services. Mostly women are seen busy sewing at the side of their sewing machines.


There's a square somewhere in the middle of the Dongmen area, where you will see many people gathering around. There's also this bronze wall of a imaginary scene (as supposed by the name) of the old Dongmen street. 



There is also this huge bell in the middle of the square but I have no idea on the relevance or meaning of its presence.


Competition is stiff in China, every possible way of promoting your brand/product/shop will definitely help you to stand out among the rest.


Some of the old buildings are very unique in shape as it reassembles the Chinese Pagoda. 


Initially I thought it was a temple from afar (maybe it is?) but actually is just another shopping arena along the pedestrian street.


Street food are seen every where, from the local delicacies to the imported snacks from aboard.


The prices are really cheap in comparison to Malaysia. Imaging 5 scallops for only RM5! Oysters are as low as RMB20 (RM11.20) for 7!


The oysters looked really tempting but I'm somehow sceptical and don't want to end up in the toilet next day!


The better your location, the better your business!


The entrance from the other side if you are coming via Metro.


The three pillars of Dongmen at one of the entrances.

SUMMARY


Dongmen is a must visit if you are in Shenzhen. It has a lot to offer from shopping to street food that you will definitely find something.

Attraction
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Crowded with variety of offerings
Cleanliness
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GPS: 22.545795, 114.117797

farscope

Malaysian lad, engineer by background, banker by profession whom passionate in photography, food and travelling.

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