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BEFORE heading to Shenzhen, a city in Southern China, I knew it only as a \u201csorting center,\u201d a spot where thousands and thousands of parcels move through every day. But as I explored further, I quickly realized there was far more beneath the surface.<\/p>\n

As an alternative of a parcel gateway, I discovered a fast-moving metropolis defined by a skyline full of soaring skyscrapers.<\/p>\n

Shenzhen is where one finds the Ping An Finance Centre, considered one of the five tallest buildings on the planet, rising to 599 meters \u2014 nearly two to thrice taller than most of Manila\u2019s tallest skyscrapers.<\/p>\n

What initially felt like an easy \u201csorting center\u201d quickly revealed a deeper identity, especially after I learned that the town can be home to global technology giants akin to Huawei, which has grown alongside its rapid development.<\/p>\n

Walking through its districts, it is difficult to assume that it once was a quiet fishing village before transforming into a contemporary megacity which is now generally known as China\u2019s \u201cSilicon Valley\u201d as a consequence of its dense tech ecosystem.<\/p>\n

PEDESTRIANS, SCOOTERS, AND THE PRICE OF GAS
<\/b>What left a robust impression on me was how a shopping area was completely car-free, allowing pedestrians to walk freely through the streets without worrying about vehicles.<\/p>\n

While I appreciate the convenience and mobility that it offers, I also noticed that there are areas that don’t have enough dedicated scooter lanes, as they often share the identical space as pedestrians on the sidewalk.<\/p>\n

As we moved around the town, I barely noticed the traffic as every thing felt fast-paced quite than congested. Apart from an organized traffic system, there have been also highly efficient public transportation options akin to subways and a bus fleet. It made me take into consideration how the efficient transportation system eases the burden on the general public amid elevated global oil prices.<\/p>\n

While waiting at a gas station there, I saw a screen showing that it costs 9.18 yuan per liter to gas up a vehicle, which is roughly 80 Philippine pesos \u2014 lower than what I’m used to seeing in Manila, as retail prices for gas are still above P100 per liter. <\/span><\/p>\n

I used to be also surprised by how advanced the electrical vehicle infrastructure is in the town, as some stations can juice up electric cars in as fast as 10 minutes.<\/p>\n

HERITAGE AND FOOD
<\/b>But beyond the soaring skyscrapers, Shenzhen also offers a glimpse into China\u2019s cultural heritage. One notable place I had the prospect to go to was the China Folk Culture Village, which showcases the country\u2019s traditions and lifestyles.<\/p>\n

I watched a cultural performance where I used to be overwhelmed by the colourful costumes, rhythmic music, and synchronized movements of the performers that reflected a deep sense of cultural identity and heritage.<\/p>\n

Performers moved like feathers while the stage itself was moving. One a part of the show had water pouring down like rain, making the complete performance feel dynamic and immersive. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the memorable parts of my visit was dining at Nanyao Yijing, which was like a time-traveling imperial experience. We watched a cultural performance inside majestic palace partitions where the staff wearing period costumes, evoking the atmosphere of imperial banquets in ancient China.<\/p>\n

Guests were seated at tables arranged like a palace banquet hall. After serving each course, performers clad in vibrant traditional attire moved with expressive gestures and fluid choreography, accompanied by music and stage effects, making a theatrical and immersive experience.<\/p>\n

The dishes were arranged in a fashion that look \u201ccourt-like,\u201d serving Chinese delicacies starting from meats and seafood, to vegetables, rice and soups.<\/p>\n

As night fell, we headed to Dongmen Pedestrian Street, considered one of Shenzhen\u2019s oldest and busiest shopping streets, which is renowned for its immense number of reasonably priced fashion, street food, and electronics.<\/p>\n

Although we only had a temporary time to explore, the world felt energetic, with vibrant signboards lighting up the world and the crowds moving briskly through the district.<\/p>\n

I also learned that the 300-year-old area is home to the primary McDonald\u2019s in mainland China.<\/p>\n

As I wait for parcels back within the Philippines, I’m reminded that their journey often begins in places like Shenzhen, and this experience will remain with me as an enduring memory of the town. \u2014 Sheldeen Joy Talavera<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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