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The poster child of China's economic miracle, Shenzhen in southern Guangdong province transformed itself from a sleepy fishing village to a world-class megacity in less than 40 years. After being designated as one of the country's first Special Economic Zones in 1979, Shenzhen's economy grew over 13,000 times to become the business powerhouse it is today.Shenzhen sits on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary and borders Hong Kong in the south. The city consists of 9 districts and 1 new area, of which three are most popular with visitors. Futian District is the modern heart of the town or the CBD, where the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, main government offices, and top 5-star hotels are located; Luohu District has the land border cross to Hong Kong, Shenzhen Railway Station, and major shopping complexes; and Nanshan district is best known for the Shenzhen Hi-Tech Industrial Park and several theme parks.Many know Shenzhen as China's tech hub or China's Silicon Valley. Home to tech giants such as Tencent and Huawei, Shenzhen is a highly desirable place to do business. The city's business-friendly policies and highly educated labor force attract more Chinese and international companies and start-ups every year. In addition to being the largest electronic product distribution center in China, this futuristic metropolis also has one of the world's top environmentally-friendly transit systems.In 1979, Shenzhen only had a population of around 20,000, but as of 2020, it is classed as a megacity with over 17 million people. Despite the high population, Shenzhen has won national prizes as a garden city and for its efforts in natural restoration. There are plenty of green spaces, stunning gardens, and nature reserves for people to explore. Top choices include the Mangrove Nature Reserve, Talent Park, Longtan Park, and Fair Lake Botanical Garden.There are numerous ways to travel to and around Shenzhen. If you are flying, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) serves the city and the region. There are multiple transfer options between the airport and city center, such as the metro (Metro Line 11 at Airport Station, which is directly linked to the Ground Transport Center), airport express and shuttle bus (around a dozen routes to key locations across the city), and by taxi.