Pause for a moment and think about China’s economic transformation. That pivotal shift is captured right here at the \u5fae\u6ce2\u5c71\u535a\u7269\u9986. This isn’t just a museum. It marks a turning point in Chinese history. It embodies the spirit of reform and opening-up.
The \u5fae\u6ce2\u5c71\u535a\u7266\u9986 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the China Merchants Group. The Group was founded in 1872 during the late Qing Dynasty. The museum sits atop Weiboshan in Shekou. This location is significant. Weiboshan was once an unnamed hill. It earned its name from China’s first terrestrial microwave relay station built on its peak.
URBANUS designed the \u5fae\u6ce2\u5c71\u535a\u7266\u9986. Their concept? “The hill as the exhibition venue and the city as the exhibition.” Weiboshan Park becomes a unified spatial narrative.
Our journey begins at Time Square. It is at the foot of the hill. This spot symbolizes the start of China’s Reform and Opening-up. It’s where the “Shekou Mountain-Blasting” occurred. A monument here bears Yuan Geng’s famous saying. He led the industrial zone’s construction. His words embody Shenzhen’s spirit: “Time is money, efficiency is life.”
As we ascend, notice the narrative walkway. Significant events from the Reform and Opening-up are inscribed here. The walkway connects with the urban landscape. This creates a dialogue between history and the present. The climb itself becomes part of the exhibition. The \u5fae\u6ce2\u5c71\u535a\u7266\u9986 crowns the hilltop. It marks the exhibition’s climax.
The museum’s design incorporates the original microwave relay station. Architects identified its structure. They restored the original building. It now stands as a “ready-made” artifact. It is the museum’s most historically significant exhibit.
Inside the \u5fae\u6ce2\u5c71\u535a\u7266\u9986, there are five levels. The semi-basement houses the entrance and a multifunctional hall. The first and second floors showcase the China Merchants Group’s 150-year history. The third floor is a public viewing platform. It connects to the climbing trail. A café here offers 360-degree views of Shekou. This lets you experience Shekou as an “urban exhibition hall.” The fourth floor features a contemporary art gallery. The roof provides panoramic views.
The \u5fae\u6ce2\u5c71\u535a\u7266\u9986’s facade uses white travertine. This helps it blend with the landscape. Inside, materials like cast aluminum and concrete reflect the China Merchants Group’s industrial past. The entrance features an oversized cast aluminum door. Walls incorporate industrial components into the concrete.
The \u5fae\u6ce2\u5c71\u535a\u7266\u9986 integrates with daily life. It provides public space. It creates urban memory. Climb Weiboshan. Gaze at the sky and sea. Review history. Envision the future. Honor pioneers. Inspire future generations. This gem embodies Shenzhen’s urban spirit. It is a cultural anchor for the city.