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Shenzhen

Thu, 12/18/2008 - 21:44
Back in the 1970s, Shenzhen was but a small fishing village. Its only claim of fame back then was a border-cross into the neighboring British colony Hong Kong. In 1980, as the China's Communist government launched its free-market-oriented reform, Shenzhen was made the nation's first Special Economic Zone. Since then, Shenzhen has grown dramatically to become one of the most important cities in China. With a total population of over 8 million, the city now plays a critical role in China's economic life and in the country's exchanges with the outside world.

Attractions

  • Dongmen Market

    This is a busy shopping area, with hundreds of stores, retail and wholesale, large and small, featuring a great variety of inexpensive goods. Baima (White Horse) Apparels Wholesale Market is one of the largest of its kind in the region. Domgmen Market is approximately 3 km north of Shenzhen Railway Station and Luohu (Lo Wu) Cross on the border with Hong Kong

  • Happy Valley Amusement Park

    Occupying 86 acres of land, Happy Valley Amusement Park offers thrilling rides. Divided into 9 nine thematic areas - Cartoon City, Mountain Adventures, Goldmine Town, etc. North of Splendid China and Folk and Window of the World; accessible by Subway Line 1.

  • Splendid China and Folk Culture Park

    Splendid China (Jinxiu Zhonghua) is a miniature park. Occupying a total of 30,000 square meters, the park presents over 80 scaled-down models of China's foremost landmarks, including natural scenes and historical sites. The Folk Culture Park, which is next to Splendid China, is consisted of 24 "villages" that features ethnic cultures of China, demonstrating their particular and colorful costumes, customs, dances and music. On Subway Line 1.

  • Window of the World

    Window of the World (Shijie Zhi Chuang) is a miniature park. Whereas its sister park Splendid China features views of China, Widow of the World presents models of famous landmarks around the world - Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Egyptian pyramids, the White House, and what not. If you are in China to see China, no reason to go here. On Subway Line 1.
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