Zhiyue Hill

From the heart of Shenzhen, a city pulsating with “Shenzhen speed,” rises Zhiyue Hill, once known as Wuback Hill. Zhiyue Hill stands as a silent witness to Shenzhen’s meteoric rise, from a modest village of 30,000 in 1979 to a metropolis boasting over 17 million souls in 2020. Zhiyue Hill, with its broadleaved trees and natural wood, offers a tranquil escape from the urban hustle, a place where one can almost hear the echoes of Shenzhen’s past. In 1980, Deng Xiaoping’s vision transformed Shenzhen into China’s first Special Economic Zone. This bold move ignited an economic boom, attracting both domestic and foreign investment. The city rapidly evolved into a high-tech powerhouse, earning the moniker “China’s Silicon Valley.” Companies like Huawei, Tencent, and DJI, giants in the tech world, call Shenzhen home, their presence a testament to the city’s innovative spirit. Zhiyue Hill watched as Shenzhen’s skyline exploded with skyscrapers, a symbol of its economic prowess. The Ping An Finance Centre, a towering testament to Shenzhen’s ambitions, pierced the sky, becoming the second tallest building in China and the fifth tallest in the world. Zhiyue Hill, a steadfast presence amidst this transformation, provides a vantage point from which to admire this urban tapestry. But Zhiyue Hill also remembers a quieter Shenzhen. A time before the skyscrapers, a time of Hakka and Cantonese villages. A time when the area, then Bao’an County, primarily relied on agriculture and fishing. Zhiyue Hill, a keeper of Shenzhen’s memories, reminds us that beneath the gleaming facade of modernity lies a rich history. Today, as you stand before Zhiyue Hill, take a moment to appreciate its quiet strength. It is a symbol of resilience, a testament to Shenzhen’s remarkable journey. From a deep drain to a deep dive into the future, Zhiyue Hill has seen it all. It continues to stand tall, a green heart in the midst of a concrete jungle, inviting you to reflect on the past and dream of the future.