hkskyline's 2023 & 2024 in Shenzhen

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20 years ago, Shenzhen was an unsafe and sleazy place where Hong Kongers go for knock-off shopping, find a 2nd wife, and go for a dirty massage. Reports came back of kidnappings, druggings with organs sliced out for re-sale, and more. Then the food scandals came with sewer oil used in hotpots.

Shenzhen's economic transformation has completely changed how we see our neighbour today. Now, it's a more upmarket food and fun destination with many new spacious malls and great meals at a fraction of the price vs Hong Kong. It has become a very popular weekend day trip, especially among the suburban residents that live closer to Shenzhen than Kowloon.

The new Shenzhen Museum of Art opened in November 2023 north of the city centre in Longhua district. Just a short walk from Hongshan metro station, 1 stop away from Shenzhen North high-speed train station, the museum building has an exhibition area of 20,000 square metres across its 18 halls.

Ms. Shiota Chiharu's interpretation of life, death, and existence was first installed in Tokyo in 2019, with Shenzhen being the 6th stop on its tour. It intends to express the intangible : memories, anexiety, dreams, and more. On show are large installations of red and black threads for "The Soul Trembles".



























More photos on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/shenzhen.htm