Charming Shenzhen

1. Origin of Pengcheng

Shenzhen, an ancient civilization with thousands of years of history, has woven many allusions and beautiful legends. These legends and allusions, It spreads among the waves of Lingding Yang and the green clouds of the Lychee Garden, attracting and inspiring the heartstrings of thousands of tourists. Shenzhen has a famous nickname: Pengcheng. Many cities in China have nicknames. For example, Kunming is like spring all year round and is called Spring City; Jinan is surrounded by springs and is called Quancheng; Chongqing is built on the mountains and is called Mountain City; Guangzhou is called Yangcheng because of the legendary five sheep with ears that bring blessings. Since Dapeng cannot be seen in Shenzhen, is it wrong to call it Pengcheng? So, where does the statement about Pengcheng come from? On the way to Daya Bay, there is a city gate that looks very much like Desheng Gate in Beijing, but it is much smaller. The city wall has been eroded by wind and rain and is in a state of dilapidation; there is a thick layer of moss growing on the bricks, and unknown trees are rooted in the cracks of the bricks, growing lush and leafy. Although the city tower is not as majestic as Shanhaiguan, it is still full of ancient flavor. Entering the city gate, you can see the road paved with bluestone slabs. The bungalows on both sides are brick and wood structures, row after row. The rafters exposed on the eaves are all rotten, and they look very old. If it is slightly repaired, a wine flag is placed in front of the door, and a signboard is hung, it will look very much like a street in Kaifeng in the Northern Song Dynasty. Local residents call this place Queen Mother and Dapeng, and the city is called Pengcheng. Why is Pengcheng called Pengcheng? Although it has some relationship with Dapeng Bay and Pengcheng, it is mainly due to the establishment of a special zone in Shenzhen. It is like a soaring Dapeng, fighting against the wind and clouds, traveling in the sky, and moving forward bravely. It was Shenzhen Pengcheng that spread its wings and soared 90,000 miles, and the Special Economic Zone took advantage of the east wind to soar to the ninth heaven.

2. Shenzhen Administrative Districts

Six districts and nineteen towns

Shenzhen City has 6 districts, 26 sub-district offices and 19 towns.

Luohu District, Futian District, Nanshan District, and Yantian District are located within the Special Economic Zone, while Baoan District and Longgang District are located outside the Special Economic Zone.

Since the reform and opening up of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, the economy has taken off rapidly and made brilliant achievements, becoming a window for reform and opening up and a radiating window to the mainland. Some special terms named after Shenzhen also came from this.

1. Development is the last word

“Development is the last word” was a famous saying by Deng Xiaoping during his southern tour in 1992. Today, this sentence is popular among women and children in Shenzhen, and it has become a common way for people to think about problems and a common language to express their opinions. They make people who have just come from the mainland feel that almost all Shenzhen people are talking about this "hard truth". In the eyes of Shenzhen citizens, development means the enhancement of national strength and the improvement of material and spiritual living conditions. “Development is the hard truth” is written in real life.

2. Increase new advantages and improve Go to the next level

This is the ardent hope that General Secretary Jiang put forward to the people of Shenzhen when he inspected Shenzhen in June 1994. He pointed out that "Shenzhen is in a very important period of transformation." He represented the Party Central Committee and the State Council. Reiterate: The central government’s determination to develop special economic zones remains unchanged, the policies of special economic zones remain unchanged, and the historical status and role of special economic zones in the country’s reform, opening up, and modernization drive remain unchanged. The special zone will continue to be 'special'", but in order to have new "special" content, it must "increase new advantages and reach a higher level".

3. Pioneer Cow

The sculpture "Ox" in front of the city hall is the most famous sculpture in Shenzhen. It is both artistic and political. It has also become a witness to the development history of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and a unique monument to Shenzhen's strivers. The feeling about this is really special. Reform and opening up, carving out a bloody road, rely on the spirit of pioneering cattle.

4. Shenzhen Speed

Shenzhen International Trade Building. (International Trade Center Building) was built at a speed of one floor in three days, which was unique at the time and set a new record in the history of architecture. The International Trade Center is 160 meters high and has 53 floors. It was built by China Construction Engineering Corporation No. 1 Company. Responsible for the construction, it was completed in 37 months from October 1984 to December 29, 1985.

Since then, "three days and one floor" has become a symbol of the well-known "Shenzhen Speed" at home and abroad, and is often used to describe extremely fast speed and high efficiency.

5. Shenzhen benefits

By 1997, Shenzhen’s GDP had exceeded 100 billion yuan, reaching 113.001 billion yuan, and its per capita GDP was 30,600 yuan, ranking first among major cities in the country. The first among cities; reaching 128.9 billion yuan in 1998. From 1980 to 1998, Shenzhen's GDP increased by an average annual rate of 32.2%, creating the "Shenzhen benefit".

6. Shenzhen spirit

Pioneering, innovative, united and dedicated. Shenzhen civilization is in the same hot land, and we can create a better tomorrow

7. Temporary residence permit

This is a policy that after China's reform and opening up, the domestic population has changed from relatively stable in the past to mobile. The product of temporary resident population management carried out by public security departments in various places. According to data from the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau, Shenzhen Special Economic Zone is the first city in the country to implement temporary residence permit management. Since 1984, Shenzhen has implemented "temporary population management" for outsiders who work and live here for a period of time. The management method is to apply for a "temporary residence permit."

8. Working

In Shenzhen, the most modern city in China, the word "working" has also been given many modern connotations. This term, which is inherited from the old days, is obviously very different from the past "part-time workers" and "long-term workers" and cannot be compared to the same term. In Shenzhen, everyone from the general manager of the company to the ordinary staff may be "working". It's just that some people "fight" to reach the sky, and some people are still struggling to climb up in the most ordinary jobs. In fact, no matter which class you work in, your working experience is the most important in shaping your life path.

9. Blue-stamped household registration

The term "blue-stamped household registration" was born due to the reform of the household registration system introduced by the Shenzhen Municipal Government in the second half of 1995 and the implementation of "blue-stamped household registration" in Longgang and Baoan. A series of new policies such as “buying a house and settling it into a household”. Among these new policies, the government followed the practices of other cities and proposed for the first time the brand-new concept of blue-stamped household registration. Shenzhen is a city for migrant workers, but it is also a city for dreamers. The emergence of blue-stamped household registration suddenly fulfilled the dream of many migrant workers. From now on, I will no longer be a wanderer in this city, but hope to become a true Shenzhen native. The sense of belonging and the realization of dreams are what really makes people excited about Lanyin Hukou. With Lanyin Hukou, the night sky in Shenzhen will become less lonely.

10. Café de Coral

In July 1986, a simple open-air stage was built with bricks and cement in the square of the Youth Center on Hongli Road. Every Wednesday and Thursday, a novel party is held here: the audience voluntarily signs up for a performance and chooses the form of the performance. There is no need to buy a ticket to enter the venue, but the performers have to pay 50 cents to perform on stage. This kind of mass activity of self-recommendation, self-pleasure, self-entertainment, and self-performance is a "everyone's delight" for Shenzhen people. In less than a year, different forms of "Cabar Le" stages emerged in all districts and counties across the city. From 1986 to 1995, in ten years, the Café de Coral stage held more than 1,600 theatrical performances of various types, attracting the attention of leaders of the Ministry of Culture. I came here specially to watch it and appreciated that this form represents a development direction of our country's mass culture.

11. Theme Park

In China, Ma Zhimin, the former director of the Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Headquarters and the general manager of Hong Kong China Travel Service Group, was definitely the first person to eat the "theme park" crab. In the mid-1980s, he visited the famous tourist attraction Lilliput in the Netherlands and came up with the idea of ??building a tourist attraction similar to Lilliput in China. Later, prompted by this idea, the Shenzhen Splendid China Miniature Scenic Area was opened to welcome guests on October 1, 1989. This is China's first "theme park".

The Best of Shenzhen

12. The oldest city in Shenzhen

is the Nantou Ancient City, which is located at the northern end of the Nanshan Peninsula and covers an area of ??less than 1 square kilometers. It was called Nantou in ancient times. Chengzigang.

13. The largest peninsula in Shenzhen is the Dapeng Peninsula. Located in the southeast of Longgang District, it includes Nan'ao, Dapeng and Kuichong towns, covering an area of ??293.41 square kilometers.

Because the peninsula is shaped like a Dapeng perched on the sea and was the habitat of Dapeng birds in the past, it is named Dapeng Peninsula.

14. The largest island in Shenzhen City

is Neilingding Island. It is located on the sea about 9 kilometers south of Nanshan Peninsula, covering an area of ??4.85 square kilometers. It has always been an important military location. Jianfeng Mountain is the highest point on the island, with an altitude of 341 meters. The island has lush plant growth and numerous birds, including 8 groups of about 200 macaques. It is now a Guangdong Provincial Nature Reserve.

15. The longest river in Shenzhen

is the Maozhou River, which originates from Yangtai Mountain and flows through Shiyan, Gongming, Songgang, Shajing and other towns, with a total length of 44.2 kilometers. The basin covers an area of ??347 square kilometers and flows westward into the Pearl River Estuary.

16. The largest reservoir in Shenzhen

is Tiegang Reservoir, located in Xixiang Town, Baoan District, with a water collection area of ??64 square kilometers and a total reservoir capacity of 68.4 million cubic meters.

17. The largest railway station in Shenzhen

is Shenzhen Railway Station, located in the southwest of Luohu District, adjacent to Hong Kong, covering an area of ??27,550 square meters, a construction area of ??96,129 square meters, and a 13-story height 53 meters, completed and put into use on October 12, 1991.

18. The longest urban main road in Shenzhen

is Shennan Avenue. It starts from Beijing-Guangzhou Center on Yanhe Road in the east and ends at Nantou Customs in the west, with a width of 50-70 meters and a total length of 24.3 kilometers. This is a transportation artery that runs through Luohu, Futian, and Nanshan built-up areas and integrates politics, economy, culture, tourism, and science and technology.

19. The largest district in Shenzhen is Longgang. On November 11, 1992, with the approval of the State Council, the organizational structure of Baoan County was revoked and the area was divided into two districts: Baoan and Longgang. The 940.9 square kilometers in the east are under the jurisdiction of Longgang District.

20. The highest mountain in Shenzhen is Wutong Mountain, located 4 kilometers north of Shatoujiao Town, with an altitude of 943.88 meters. According to historical records, it is named after its prolific production of sycamores and exotic grasses.

21. The earliest five-star hotel in Shenzhen

is the Nanhai Hotel, located at the southern end of Taizi Road in Shekou. Built by a Sino-foreign joint venture, it covers an area of ??36,000 square meters and a construction area of ??35,000 square meters. It is a multi-functional hotel integrating Western food, entertainment, fitness, etc.

22. The largest fresh milk production base in Shenzhen

is the Guangming Overseas Chinese Animal Farm, which is located in the northwest of Shenzhen. It currently has 8 dairy farms and raises 6,500 cows. It produces 18,000 tons of milk, accounting for 90% of the city's total fresh milk.

23. The earliest expressway in Shenzhen

is the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway. Construction started on April 23, 1987, and was completed and successfully opened to traffic on July 18, 1994. The total length is 122.8 kilometers, of which 51.24 kilometers are in Shenzhen. It passes through the three districts of Bao'an, Nanshan and Futian and reaches Huanggang Port.

24. Shenzhen’s largest industrial base

is the Longgang Industrial Zone established in 1994, covering an area of ??174 square kilometers. Shenzhen City regards the launch of Longgang Industrial Zone as a major economic task, making it a new economic growth point for Shenzhen in the next few years.

25. The first enterprise in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone to transform from a rural collective enterprise into an urban joint-stock company

Shangbu Industrial Co., Ltd.

26. The earliest large-scale thermal power plant built in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone

is the Mawan Power Plant. The power plant has an installed capacity of 1.8 million kilowatts. It is located in the Mawan Port area in western Shenzhen, with mountains on its back and the sea on its back. 2/3 of the plant area was reclaimed from the mountains and sea. Construction started in January 1992 and was connected to the grid for power generation on August 20, 1993, less than 20 months before and after. It can be called the "Shenzhen speed" of the power construction industry.

27. Shenzhen’s first international container liner route

was announced on January 6, 1992. The maiden voyage of the liner from Shekou Port to Japan marks an important step for Shenzhen to become an international port.

28. Shenzhen’s first RMB special stock (B shares)

Southern Glass Co., Ltd. B shares were listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on February 28, 1992. This marks the beginning of Shenzhen's stock market entry into the international market.

29. The first expressway in Shenzhen

The construction of the Meilin-Guanlan Expressway started on October 20, 1992.

16. Shenzhen’s top ten scenic spots

1. Window of the World

Window of the World is located in the Overseas Chinese Town on the bank of Shenzhen Bay, covering an area of ??480,000 square meters. rice. With the purpose of promoting world culture, it brings together world wonders, historical sites, ancient and modern scenic spots, and folk song and dance performances into one garden. With the slogan "You give me a day, I will give you a wonderful world", it creates a wonderful and wonderful world. . The Window of the World scenic spot is divided into five continents, and together with World Plaza, World Sculpture Garden, International Street, and Jurassic World, it forms a diverse and wonderful world. The 118 scenic spots are freely imitated according to different proportions. They are exquisite, unique and lifelike, which amazes tourists. If the scenic spots in Window of the World are like frozen symphonic poems, then the colorful folk performances are like moving style paintings. Whenever the lanterns come on, the large-scale singing, dancing and carnival parades staged in the World Square vividly express the theme of Window to the World - "The World is Happy with You".

2. Wildlife Zoo

The Wildlife Zoo was built on the bank of Xili Lake in Shenzhen, covering an area of ??1.2 million square meters. It is the first zoo, botanical garden, science park and other places in my country that integrates It is a new subtropical garden ecological environment scenic spot integrating gardening and ornamental functions. There are more than 300 species and more than 10,000 animals from all continents in the park, many of which are world-famous rare birds and first- and second-level protected animals in my country. The four performance halls of circus, elephants, seals and birds take visitors into magical and joyful worlds; there are also unique bird paradise, children's paradise, monkey mountain, crocodile lake, aquarium, parrot trail, Observation flyovers and observation towers, etc. The large-scale animal square art performances launched daily are the only large-scale productions in the world's zoos. The programs are exciting and thrilling, and the scenes are mysterious and spectacular, making people feel like "experience the wildness and return to nature."

3. Splendid China Miniature Scenic Area

Splendid China Miniature Scenic Area is located on the bank of Shenzhen Bay. It is the richest, most vivid and vivid reflection of Chinese history, culture and art, ancient architecture and national customs. The most comprehensive miniature scenic spot, covering an area of ??450 acres. In the scenic area, nearly a hundred scenic spots are roughly distributed according to China's regional territory. There are the Great Wall and Qin Mausoleum Terracotta Warriors, which are among the eight wonders of the world; there are the oldest stone arch bridge, the largest palace and the largest royal garden with Buddha statues, the longest grotto gallery, the highest and most magnificent building, and many other world bests; there are The solemn Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor, the splendid Confucius Temple, the majestic Mount Tai, the steep and straight Three Gorges of the Yangtze River; there are also the picturesque Lijiang River landscape, various famous pagodas, temples, famous buildings, famous grottoes and places with ethnic customs Residential houses; in addition, the scenes of the emperor's sacrifice to heaven, Guangxu's wedding, Confucius Temple ceremony and folk wedding and funeral customs are all on display, which is a feast for the eyes of tourists. It allows tourists to "step into history in one step and travel across China in one day". It can be called a window to China's history, culture and tourism.

4. China Folk Culture Village

China Folk Culture Village is the first large-scale cultural tourist area in China that brings together the folk arts, folk customs and residential buildings of all ethnic groups in one park. On the bank of Shenzhen Bay, adjacent to the Splendid China Miniature Scenic Area, it covers an area of ??200,000 square meters. The folk culture village takes "originating from life, higher than life, gathering scenic spots, and making choices" as the guiding principle for village construction, reflecting the folk culture of our nation from different angles. There are 24 villages belonging to 21 ethnic groups in the scenic area, all built in a 1:1 ratio of the original scenery. In the village, tourists can learn about ethnic architectural styles, enjoy and participate in ethnic song and dance performances, ethnic handicraft production, taste ethnic food, watch ethnic art square performances and professional-level song and dance parties, celebrate folk festivals, and appreciate 56 The colorful culture and art of a nation.

5. Qingqing World

Qingqing World is located on the bank of Moon Bay in Dananshan, Shenzhen, covering an area of ??200,000 square meters. Here, natural customs and national culture blend, exquisite agriculture and Tourism and sightseeing complement each other, forming a kind of mountain and forest wildness with strong modern colors, which is known as a model of "the fourth generation of tourism products".

There are cabins built on the mountain for tourists to stay; in the horticulture pavilion, hundreds of flowers from Japan, the Netherlands and other countries and regions are introduced and cultivated; the orchard also has more than ten kinds of fruit trees, which are full of fruits all year round. The Ceramics Museum not only allows people to appreciate traditional Chinese ceramics, but also allows people to experience the fun of making their own; Jurassic Park hides lifelike dinosaurs and crocodiles of all sizes; and groups of butterflies flutter around tourists in the Butterfly Valley. Dance and fly up and down; there are also camping areas, barbecue sites, fishing ponds, folk art squares and other attractions full of wild fun. It allows people to truly escape from the rhythm of city life, relax and experience nature.

6. Fairy Lake Botanical Garden

Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is a landscape botanical garden focusing on tourism and supplemented by scientific research. It is located in Wutong Mountain. The whole park is divided into five major scenic areas: Heaven and Earth, Tianchi, Lake Area, Temple Area, Desert and Pine, Cypress and Rhododendron. There are caves, labyrinths, Tianchi, Luting Xiangdu, Xiandu, Yudai Bridge, Xiaoyao Valley, camping area, Longquatting Tower, Listening Area and so on. There are more than a dozen garden attractions such as Tao Pavilion and Lan Rong Pavilion, as well as ten other garden attractions such as palm garden, bamboo area, shade plant area, desert plant area, fruit garden, aquatic plant garden, gymnosperm area, international cycad preservation center, bonsai garden, and rare arboretum garden. Several specialized botanical gardens preserve more than 3,000 species of plants, as well as the largest fossil forest in the world. The palm area has green grass and sunflower trees scattered among it, presenting a rich tropical scenery; in the indoor ornamental plant area, carnivorous plants are waiting for opportunities to prey, and the bright flowers of dancing orchids are like the graceful dance steps of palace ladies; in the morning light, Hongfa Temple The bells echoed, and the chanting of sutras was slow and solemn; under the setting sun, the lake was sparkling, and the green tree pavilion was reflected in it, and the scenery was picturesque...

7. Xiaomeisha

Xiaomeisha, a famous seaside tourist attraction known as "Oriental Hawaii", is located in Dapeng Bay in the east of Shenzhen. Xiaomeisha is surrounded by green mountains on three sides, blue water on one side, and a crescent-shaped beach embedded in the blue sky and blue waves. Her beaches surrounding the sea stretch for thousands of miles, the bathing beaches are clean and open, the blue sea is vast, and the lush coconut trees are dancing. Looking around, the beach is colorfully decorated with bright sun umbrellas, yachts are plowing the waves, parachutes are blooming in the wind, huge waves are crashing on the shore of Dunzhou Island, and bonfires are brightly lit at the barbecue site for thousands of people.

8. Silver Lake Tourism Center

Silver Lake Tourism Center is located in Beacon Hill in the northern suburbs of Shenzhen. It is a resort-style tourist resort with garden characteristics in Shenzhen. The architectural style of Silver Lake is based on nature. The power of nature, the beauty of nature and the fusion of Suzhou and Hangzhou-style landscaping techniques, the seven Lingnan courtyard-style villas absorb the essence of the four famous gardens in Guangdong in the Qing Dynasty, with unique craftsmanship and endless charm. But I saw pavilions scattered at random, streams, ponds, lakes and mountains, green trees and yellow eaves. The night view of Silver Lake is unique in Pengcheng. The carefully planned world of lights and shadows in Silver Lake is dazzling. Pavilions and pavilions are reflected in the colorful ring. Green trees and mountains are even more clear in the night. Colorful fountains are changing and dancing, and the bright moon shines brightly. , water and sky complement each other, colorful.

9. Xiangmi Lake Resort

Xiangmi Lake Resort is currently the largest leisure and entertainment venue in China. The park has a number of large-scale water and land amusement projects imported from abroad, including a large water park with Asia's first-class standards, plus a number of luxury hotels and a vast artificial lake, making it an ideal entertainment and leisure place for people.

Xiangmi Lake Resort China Entertainment City is currently the largest leisure and entertainment venue in China, covering an area of ??1.87 million square meters. There are more than 30 large-scale water and land motorized amusement projects imported from Japan and Italy, including The world's longest water roller coaster, the 430 Shuttle, Asia's tallest Ferris wheel with a total height of 46 meters; there are also quaint and novel flush rafts, the endlessly charming meteor car, pirate ship, break dance car, Dumbo, and Octopus and other various mobile game machines. In addition, there are international-level small racing cars, water rowing boats, Mongolian racecourses, and interesting city bicycles, etc., which are thrilling and unforgettable. Nearly 50 children's amusement projects and more than 20 physical training projects in the children's paradise and youth physical training camp are very popular among children and teenagers. The large-scale musicals and dances performed in the park's elegant and modern large-scale opera house bring visitors a new sense of enjoyment.

10. Mission Hills Golf Club

Shenzhen Mission Hills Golf Club is the largest, highest-grade, most complete and most influential golf club in China. Among the 74 official golf courses and hotel resorts in the world released by the European Golf Association in 1997-1998, Mission Hills Golf Club is the only Chinese golf club to be selected. The golf club located in Guanlan Town, Shenzhen City is a work of art carved out of a barren mountain. The four 18-hole international standard golf courses represent the American, European and Asian styles of outstanding golfers Jack Negros, Nick Faldo and Shoji Ozaki. Mission Hills Golf Club is currently the first 72-hole golf club in China and the only international competition course in China recognized by the International Golf Tour.