In recent years, Shenzhen, the dynamic metropolis in Guangdong province, often described as “the Silicon Valley of China,” has emerged as one of the most popular getaways in the Greater Bay Area. For those living in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, Shenzhen has become the easiest and most exciting weekend destination.
City built at lightning speed
Over the past four decades, Shenzhen has transformed from a quiet fishing village into China’s largest electronics manufacturing hub and one of the country’s wealthiest cities. Its meteoric rise began in 1980, when the Central Committee designated the area as one of China’s first Special Economic Zones. This opened the door to foreign investment, export-driven industries and rapid urban development. The results are astonishing: Shenzhen’s GDP surged from less than 200 million yuan to 2.7 trillion yuan and the population expanded by an incredible 19.5 million people. Today, the city is a symbol of China’s innovation, technology and futuristic ambition.
For travelers from Hong Kong, the fastest route is the High Speed Rail from West Kowloon Station to Futian Station.
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