Thanksgiving, primarily celebrated in the United States and Canada, is traditionally a time for reuniting with friends and family and giving thanks for what we have. Here in Shenzhen, you don't have to be North American to use this day as an opportunity to bring your loved ones close and express your love and gratitude. Life and love are fleeting and Thanksgiving is just the time to enjoy it while we can.





We hope our 2017 Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving will help enjoy this holiday to its fullest; whether you're alone, going out the friends and family, or preparing your feast at home.





We'll continue to add more Thanksgiving offers, events and activities here as we receive them so check back often.





Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble, Gobble.

Where to Go For Thanksgiving Dinner

Every year, Promised Land (a local charity taking care of mentally disabled children) hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner to raise funds for their next year of activities. This is Promised Land's 7th Annual Thanksgiving Event and this year they're working towards a major expansion. A 5,000,000rmb renovation expansion to be exact. Promised Land is expanding to take their entire building. This will enable them to accept the younger kids ages 2 - 6 and more adolescents/adults who contact them weekly. You can help them achieve their goal buy guy a ticket to their Thanksgiving event for just 100 RMB. For more information, please call Corrinne at 13603081550.

Enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner November 23rd from 5-9pm at X-TA-SEA. Their all you can eat buffet is just 198RMB for adults or 58 RMB for children under 120cm; Children Under 3 FREE. Mixed Drinks, Beer, Soft Drinks, Juice, Breezers and Coffee are 50% OFF from 3-9pm as well. Come in a group of six or more adults and get a free bottle of sparkling White Wine! The buffet Includes: turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potato, mix vegetables, green beans casserole, bread with butter, cranberry sauce, apple pie with ice cream (vanilla), pumpkin pie, garden salad, sweet potato, corn chowder, honey baked ham and fruit juice. For reservations, call: 26867649 or 13689541605.

George & Dragon's all-you-can-eat buffet, 198 RMB for adults or 98 for kids 12 and under, includes: Turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, garden salad, green bean casserole, apple pie, pumpkin pie and ice cream. Seniors 60 years of age and older enjoy a 25% OFF discount as well. You can enjoy it Thanksgiving night from 6pm till late, or it's also available on other nights upon request. George & Dragon British Pub is located behind the Taizi Hotel across from Sea World and can be reached at 2669 8564 or 15987949007.

OPEN Restaurant warmly welcomes you and your family to celebrate with them on the special Thanksgiving Day with roasted turkey and sweet pumpkin pie prepared by OPEN. November 23rd 18:00-21:30 RMB 388/person Early Bird Rate: purchase before Nov 20 can enjoy 25% off Including: Theme decorations for Thanksgiving Day Roasted Turkey with irresistible flavor Traditional food like pumpkin pie etc. available on buffet table Free flow of soft drinks and local beer and one welcome drink of Apple Cider. All prices are subject to 15% service charge. OPEN Restaurant is located in the Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai, at 1177 Wanghai Rd across from Sea World.

This year Brew Magic Pub & Chill's are joining forces to bring you what they say will be the greatest Thanksgiving dinner buffet Shekou has ever seen. 168 per person or 90 per child under 12 years old on Thursday and Friday at Brew Magic Pub. The all-you-can-eat buffet will include: Apple Smoked Turkey, Traditional Bread Stuffing, Homemade Italian Sausage, Grilled Vegetable & Butter Corn, Green Bean & Bacon, Mashed Potatoes & Squash, Macaroni & Cheese, Cranberry Sauce & Gravy, Homemade Dinner Rolls, Homemade Apple Pie and Drink specials from 4-11pm: Buy 1 Get 1 Free: -House Wine -Boulevard Single-wide IPA -San Miguel Draught (L). Call 0755-2667-3229 for reservations. Space is limited. Brew Magic Pub is located at Coastal Rose Garden 2 #52.

At Shark Sea World in Shekou, you can indulge in a Thanksgiving style buffet for 198rmb on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th November. If you’re looking to celebrate with free flow house wine, you can do so for only 268rmb altogether. Shark Wine Bar & Grill is located at 1119 Sea World Square at and can be reached at 2602-9569.

Enigma presents Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 23 Thursday & 24 Friday from 6PM -1AM. Adult 223RMB / Kid 98RMB. Enjoy the Early Bird Price 168RMB by Reserving Your Table 2 Days Before or Earlier. ** Hoegaarden Draft / Magners Apple Cider is NOT included in this menu. Home Delivery is Available. Just Reserve It 2 Days Before Enjoy the Beer Tower Special Offer at the Bar One FREE Chips & Pico De Gallo Will Be Given for each order. Enigma Bar & Restaurant is located at Shop No.6, Hai Bing Garden Business Centre and can be reached at 15118833945

Don't feel like carving a turkey? Why not try Baia Burger Concepts Thanksgiving on a bun? November's Burger of the Month is a beautiful 180 gr turkey patty, with pulled turkey, cucumber salad, cranberry sauce and pumpkin marmelade for just 125 RMB or 180 RMB for the set with Moolah Beer and Sweet Potato Fries. Available all month of November.

Celebrate your Thanksgiving Day at McCawley’s Sea World and or Peninsula with their traditional Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner on November, 23rd Thursday from 6:30pm for just ￥220 per person or Early Bird of just ￥200 ( Before 20th, Nov ). For reservations in Sea World call 2668 4496 or 2667 4361 for Peninsula.

Starter: Pumpkin Soup or Prawn Cocktail Main Course: Roast Turkey with Ham (Roast potato, vegetables, mashed pumpkin, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy) Dessert: Apple Pie Adults: 218. Children under 1.2m 168 . Gold Coast is located at Hai Bin Commercial Bldg #118. Call for reservations: 2667-6968

On November 24th, Coyote's we will have their after ThanksGiving Party with a Mexican Buffet for just 100RMB! Mariachi Mezcal will be performing during the party to bring the FIESTA! They will have special promotions in Draft Beer, Tequila and Margaritas! Tequila Coyotes is located at No.113 in Seaworld.

Who to Call for Thanksgiving Catering

Want to enjoy Thanksgiving at home? Here are some places to buy the perfect turkey and even have it cooked, if you need.

Includes Gravy and Stuffing. Please give two days advanced notice 98 RMB/KG. 150RMB for Cooking. X-TA-SEA Sports Bar & Restaurant is located at First Floor Inside the Minghua Ship and can be reached at 0755-2686-7649

Includes stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce for 980 RMB (6kg) or 1280 RMB (8kg). If you prefer to dine on ham, we can offer a whole ham (5+kg) for 880 RMB. Please note at least 48 hours advance notice is required. George and Dragon British Pub is located at Shop No 3, Behind Taizi Hotel, Taizi Road and can be reached at 0755-26698564

65 RMB / KG uncooked, 105 RMB / KG Cooked. Free Delivery in Shekou. Call 2667-9057 to order. Silver Palate is located at Coastal Rose Garden 2.

That's it for now, but be sure to check back often as we're likely to add more special Thanksgiving events, activities or promotions over the coming days.