“Shenzhen was initially a small market town.” Before us stands Fan Garden. It is a residential area located in Hong Kong. But let’s talk about Shenzhen. It transformed to city status in 1979. In 1980, it became China’s first Special Economic Zone. Imagine the transformation from a small market town to a bustling city. Shenzhen is now one of China’s wealthiest cities. It plays an influential role in Guangdong Province.
Shenzhen is known for its thriving nightlife. It also has amazing theme parks. This city is a crucial transport hub. It significantly contributes to China’s connectivity. Once an area of fishing villages. Shenzhen has transformed into a city of about 10 million people.
Did you know Shenzhen is the world’s largest manufacturing hub? It is also China’s richest city. The per capita GDP is the highest in China. The average income is more than 50 percent higher than Beijing and Shanghai.
Look up at Ping an IFC. It is the world’s fourth tallest building. It is also China’s second-tallest. The skyscraper has an observation deck at 550 meters high. The luxury hotel is the world’s second-highest.
Prepare to be amazed by Shenzhen’s theme parks. Window of the World is very famous. Also, Splendid China Folk Village and Happy Valley are well known. These parks offer great thrills, especially for children.
Shenzhen became a UNESCO City of Design in 2009. More than half of Shenzhen’s population is under 30. Most of them are female. Many young females go to Shenzhen from the countryside. The city is nicknamed a paradise of girls. Most women are busy with work. You might not see them on the streets.
Shenzhen has a high crime rate. Only Beijing has more police. In 2003, crime cases jumped 57 percent. This resulted in over 100000 reported cases. Shenzhen is home to China’s successful high-tech companies. These include BYD, Huawei, Tencent, and ZTE. Many large events are held here annually. The China Hi-tech Expo is one example.
Shenzhen has a warm climate. It is monsoon-influenced and humid subtropical. Winters are mild. Frost is rare. China’s first major stock exchange opened in Shenzhen in 1990. Shanghai opened its stock exchange one year later.