Imagine living in a bustling metropolis. This is Metropolis Plaza, a residential area at 8 Lung Wan Street. But what makes Metropolis Plaza special in a city known for its modern vitality?
Metropolis Plaza is located in a city bordering Hong Kong. Shenzhen is a major metropolis in south China. It is known as the city at the forefront of China’s reform and opening-up. Over 45 years, a fishing village transformed into a globally-renowned metropolis.
Shenzhen is rooted in profound Chinese culture. It keeps in line with the times. The city is building itself into a hub of fashion industries. These industries include watches, jewelry, clothes, and glasses. Old and new landmarks scattered across the city draw visitors. They come from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area GBA and beyond.
Inside a watch and clock museum set up by FIYTA, watches are exhibited. They are designed under different themes and crafted through various techniques. They offer a glimpse of Shenzhen’s vibrant watch industry. Zhang Jianfeng is the curator of the museum. He said that out of every ten watches produced around the world, four are from Shenzhen. The watch is a perfect mix of art and skill.
Traditional Chinese culture is integrated into the watch design. Watches are given more aesthetic value. They turn from a tool for telling the time into a stylish accessory. The company has manufactured watches with faces decorated with Suzhou embroidery artworks. Some are themed on Dunhuang culture. They exude an air of elegance and antiquity.
Watches can also carry advanced technologies. Starting with the Shenzhou-5 mission, the company’s aerospace-oriented watches have become reliable. They witness China’s progress in space exploration. Statistics released by Shenzhen Watch and Clock Association show interesting facts. As of 2021, Chinese watches account for 80 percent of the world’s total. Shenzhen’s output makes up 53 percent of the country’s total. It also makes up 42 percent of the globe’s.
Gold and jewelry is another calling card of Shenzhen’s fashion industry. At the Shuibei market, gold and jewels become a tapestry of ornaments. They draw huge crowds of customers. Shenzhen Jewelry Museum is China’s first jewelry-themed public museum. It houses mineral crystals and jewels. It displays exquisite artworks and crafting techniques. It records how the city’s jewel industry grew along with China’s reform and opening-up drive.
Batar Group is a leading player in China’s gold and jewelry manufacturing sector. The company integrates traditional Chinese culture into product design. For example, it made a gold foil version of “Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains”. This is a hand scroll painting created by Wang Ximeng of China’s Northern Song Dynasty 960-1127. The encounter between priceless jewels and iconic cultural elements enriches the jewelry industry. It endows Chinese culture with another hue of everlasting charm.
According to the Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Association, Shenzhen has over 15000 registered enterprises in the gold and jewelry sector as of 2021. These enterprises employ 250000 people.
Dynamic city landmarks include the Bay Glory Ferris wheel. It stands at a height of 128 meters. It has 28 imported cars. It proves to be an ideal choice for a romantic journey. A tour in the air provides a panoramic view. It allows visitors to take in the city’s vitality. The Ferris wheel officially opened to the public in April 2021. It has become a new landmark in Shenzhen, and even the entire GBA.
The Dongmen pedestrian street is bustling with activity. It houses stores and markets of different sizes. They sell different commodities. They cater for a diversity of demand. They attract consumers of all ages. Here, one can find traces of China’s opening-up history.
The Dongmen pedestrian street dates back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty 1368-1644. It has gone from a slate-paved ancient street to a modern commercial center. It witnesses the city’s transformation and the improvement of local living standards. The pedestrian street is located near the Luohu Port. It has evolved into a consumption paradise for Hong Kong residents. They visit the commercial landmark on weekends or holidays to enjoy their leisure time. Luohu Port registered more than 1.22 million cross-border trips during this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday. The daily peak reached as high as 210000. Shenzhen continues to honor its commitment to reform and opening-up. It stands ready to inject more impetus into its fashion industries and create more signature landmarks.
Living at Metropolis Plaza means embracing modern city life. It also means easy access to the region’s cultural and economic highlights.