Shenzhen's legendary 'Fánhuá' (Splendor)? It wasn't until today I *truly* got it... Mind. Blown.

[Dr. Mandy Walter-Reichert]

Hello, everyone! Let me tell you about "Shenzhen Bay talent park", which is undoubtedly the best place to shoot stunning views of Shenzhen, without any doubt!

• I've visited Futian and Luohu districts, and I have to say... I didn't quite feel the "international metropolis aura" that people usually talk about online.

  • The buildings and urban landscapes there could only be described as "okay", definitely not the epitome of top-tier urban development.
  • Even in the Peace and Finance Center area, honestly speaking, it felt rather ordinary, like a new district in some other provincial capital in China. A long way from the true international first-class standard.
  • As for the collection of skyscrapers, whether in terms of quality or design, they felt somewhat lacking. To add insult to injury, their LED light shows were simply tacky to an extreme, a major disappointment!

• However!!! Shenzhen Bay itself and the Shenzhen Bay Talent Park totally changed my perspective, leaving me utterly impressed!

  • The entire architectural cluster had a particularly refined aesthetic, embodying the modern city vibe perfectly - this was what "Shenzhen" should be like!
  • In my opinion, this is the true essence of Shenzhen, it truly represents China's top Central Business District (CBD) level.
  • And the night view! Perhaps because it was a weekend, there were no messy LED lights visible everywhere, unlike those of the Peace Mansion which had garish color schemes. All the lights emanating from within the buildings ("interior lighting"), were just stunningly beautiful!
  • The feeling was as if I was standing in an extraordinarily developed, tasteful modern metropolis, who could understand the excitement I'm experiencing? And such a remarkable impression!

• Important reminder for friends coming to Shenzhen:

  • To be quite frank, if you come to visit Shenzhen but didn't go to Shenzhen Bay, well, it would seem like you haven't really been to Shenzhen... This place is absolutely must-visit!
    • Why? Because this place really captures the essence of Shenzhen's modernization and internationalization; unlike some other parts that might give you a "so-so" impression.
    • How to avoid disappointment? If you want to see the best of Shenzhen, head over to Shenzhen Bay straight away, especially during evening and night times.

• By the way, at the time, a foreign friend next to me (see photo, if you can) couldn't help asking: "Is it real?" (is it real?), expressing his amazement with just one sentence.

• By the way, I wish:

  • Oh, let's talk about this location of Shenzhen Bay, could they build another ultra-high-rise building over 500 meters here, matching the existing 'Bamboo Shoot' (that's the skyscraper shaped like a bamboo shoot, Huachuang headquarters building)? That'd definitely be a sight to behold!

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[Iris Marquardt]

The best view is from Hong Kong.

[Dr. Guadalupe Homenick]

This angle is truly amazing.

[Madeline Hermann III]

Snapped this during my morning run today.