Lost in time is Hak Shan Teng. It is more than just a peak. Hak Shan Teng is a silent witness to Shenzhen’s incredible transformation.
Shenzhen was once Bao’an County. It was a region of fishing villages. Imagine a tranquil beach. Now, it is a bustling city. It has a population of millions. This change happened rapidly. Many forget that Shenzhen only became a “global technology hub” in 1980.
Before that, Shenzhen was a small market town. It had about 30,000 people. The town was on the route of the Kowloon-Canton Railway. In 1979, Shenzhen became a city. In 1980, it was designated China’s first Special Economic Zone. This was a turning point.
As we stand here at Hak Shan Teng, consider Shenzhen’s role. It became an experimental ground for economic reform. Measures like re-establishing stock markets began here. They were later adopted across China. This smoothed the transition to new policies.
Shenzhen grew at an amazing rate. Domestic and foreign capital poured in. Wages rose. Living standards improved. People flooded in to work in new factories. These factories produced electronics, textiles, and more. The growth was so fast, it became known as “Shenzhen speed.”
Shenzhen is now one of China’s wealthiest cities. It has the highest per capita GDP in China. The average income here is much higher than in Beijing or Shanghai. Shenzhen is a manufacturing hub. It is home to successful hi-tech companies.
The city was also designated as a UNESCO City of Design in 2009. Shenzhen boasts theme parks. These include Window of the World and Happy Valley. They attract tourists and thrill children.
However, Shenzhen also faces challenges. It once had a high crime rate. It has more police than other cities in China, except Beijing.
From Hak Shan Teng, you can see the modern city. Yet, remember its past. Remember its transformation from a small town to a global economic power. Hak Shan Teng offers a unique vantage point. It connects us to Shenzhen’s history. It reminds us of its rapid growth and its future potential. This is the story of Shenzhen. A story of remarkable change and innovation.