"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery RouteShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route

Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation is taking you on a virtual journey across the city. The "Just Shenzhen" whole-city discovery route covers 3 districts in Shenzhen: Luohu, Futian and Nanshan. Through 8 exploration sites, the route will take you know about the wonderful stories and cultural connotations of Shenzhen’s landmarks.

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route - International Trade Centre BuildingShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

The First Stop: International Trade Centre Building


It's construction in 1982 was implemented with the "Shenzhen speed" of “building one floor in three days”, which made it the tallest architectural landmark in Shenzhen at the time.

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route - Huaqiang NorthShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

The Second Stop: Huaqiang North


Constructed in 1982 as China’s largest distribution center for IT products, Huaqiang North is known as China’s "First Electronics Street".

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route - Shenzhen Concert HallShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

The Third Stop: Shenzhen Concert Hall


Designed by the Japanese master of architecture, Mr. Arakisakia, its exterior wall combines Eastern and Western styles by using the "5 Chinese Elements" colors: yellow, red, blue, white, and black.

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route - Lianhuashan ParkShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

The Forth Stop: Lianhuashan Park


Built in 1992, the park looks like a lotus flower in full bloom and is thus named 'Lotus Hill' and is one of the "Top 10 Shenzhen Attractions".

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route - Ping An International Finance CentreShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

The Fifth Stop: Ping An International Finance Centre


Located in Futian's CBD, this 118-floor building, nicknamed as "Dragon Ridge", is the tallest skyscraper in Shenzhen.

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route - OCT LOFTShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

The Sixth Stop: OCT-Loft


What used to be an old industrial area has since been transformed into a cultural hub where creativity, design, and art thrive.

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route - Shenzhen Talent ParkShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

The Seventh Stop: Shenzhen Talent Park


As China’s first talent-themed park, it pays tribute to the outstanding scholars that have contributed to Shenzhen’s development in the past 40 years.

"Just Shenzhen" Whole-City Discovery Route - Shekou Sea WorldShenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation

The Eighth Stop: Shekou Sea World


With 80% of Shenzhen’s international education resources and almost half of Nanshan’s expat population, Shekou has now become a "mini-UN".

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