Why not take a moment to appreciate this peak before us? Mt. Lau Seoi stands as a natural landmark in Shenzhen. Shenzhen is a modern metropolis in southern China near Hong Kong. It transformed from a fishing village into a major city after 1980.
Shenzhen is now known for its striking architecture. The city boasts numerous parks and open spaces. Wide tree-lined streets define its modern road network. An expanding metro system adds to the city’s appeal. Shenzhen was even named China’s most liveable city in 2007.
Shenzhen has a subtropical climate. Summers are long hot and humid lasting from April to September. Summer temperatures can reach 30-35°C. Summer is also the wet season with possible typhoons. Winters are mild and relatively dry with temperatures ranging from 10-20°C.
Mandarin is the official language. However Cantonese is also spoken due to Shenzhen’s proximity to Hong Kong. Many people in Shenzhen can speak some English. Road signs and tourist maps often feature both Chinese and English.
Shenzhen has a rich history. It was Bao’an County and then became Shenzhen in 1979. Deng Xiaoping designated Shenzhen as China’s first Special Economic Zone in 1980. This promoted economic reforms and market capitalism.
In 2020 Shenzhen had a population of 17.5 million. It is now a global technology hub. Shenzhen fosters an innovative and competitive culture. Many small manufacturers and software companies thrive here. It is home to tech giants like Huawei Tencent and DJI. Shenzhen is often called China’s Silicon Valley.
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange is one of the world’s largest. Shenzhen ranks as a global first-tier city. The city has one of the world’s largest financial centres. Shenzhen is a hub for technology international trade and finance.
There are over 160 rivers or channels flowing through Shenzhen. The city has 24 reservoirs with a total capacity of 525 million tonnes. Shenzhen is known for its extensive park system. It includes natural urban and community parks. The city aims to have 1500 parks by 2035.
Tourism is an important industry for Shenzhen. The city has several theme parks and recreational areas. The Window of the World and Happy Valley are popular attractions. Shenzhen also boasts tall buildings like the Ping An Finance Centre.
Having served as an experimental zone for Chinese economic reform and liberalization, Shenzhen initiated measures such as the re-establishment of stock markets. The city’s success prompted the government to convert other coastal cities into special economic zones. The story of Shenzhen is one of remarkable growth and innovation.