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· Rafa Goes Around!

China Built ANOTHER Insane Tech Island

Rafa Goes Around visits Tencent Island, also called Penguin Island, in Shenzhen's Qianhai area. He walks through the developing campus and describes its offices, employee housing, retail, community services, transport and bike parking.

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  1. China Built ANOTHER Insane Tech Island
    16 min
    2026-10
    China Built ANOTHER Insane Tech IslandShenzhen Tencent Island Campus and Qianhai DevelopmentRafa says he could not find parking inside the development, so he left his car outside the area and took a taxi in. He does not identify where he parked.Rafa says the area is reachable by car, bus or taxi. The free shuttles he mentions connect the campus and subway stations for employees, so his account does notAutumn, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  2. TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN CHINA IS NOT FOR EVERYONE
    12 min
    2025-07
    TRAVELING BY TRAIN IN CHINA IS NOT FOR EVERYONEChina High-Speed Train: Shenzhen to Chongqing JourneyUse apps such as Trip.com, WeChat, or Alipay to buy train tickets. The video says food delivery from McDonald's or KFC should be ordered at least two hours befoSecond class is an affordable choice. Rafa gives the example of a seven-hour trip from Shenzhen to Chongqing costing about 576 yuan, or $80 USD.Summer, Chongqing
  3. The Chinese Ultra-Affordable Cars
    16 min
    2025-06
    The Chinese Ultra-Affordable CarsChina's Ultra-Affordable Cars at Greater Bay Area AutoshowThe BYD Seagull is a $7,000 hatchback with electric seats, a central screen and a wireless charger, features that are unexpected in an ultra-budget car.The Chery QQ Ice Cream costs $5,200 and is popular with women and young drivers. Optional upgrades add range and features to this small EV.Summer, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  4. How Shenzhen is Beating Silicon Valley at Its Own Game
    16 min
    2025-06
    How Shenzhen is Beating Silicon Valley at Its Own GameShenzhen's Rise: 40 Years of InnovationThe narrator says the Ping An Finance Center is Shenzhen's tallest building, second tallest in China and fourth tallest in the world. These rankings are his claThe narrator says residents like living in Shenzhen partly because it feels much safer than places like the US, citing a homicide rate of about 0.5 per 100,000 Summer, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  5. This Is Why China's Innovation Leaves the Rest of the World Behind
    8 min
    2025-04
    This Is Why China's Innovation Leaves the Rest of the World BehindChina's Futuristic Tech: Exploring Shenzhen, Shanghai & BeyondUse mobile payment apps like Alipay or WeChat Pay everywhere, even at small street stalls and wet markets. It's fast and widely accepted.Experience China's subway systems: look for driverless lines, use face recognition or QR code to enter, and enjoy the clean, modern stations.Spring, Chongqing
  6. What is like to Drive in China?
    15 min
    2025-03
    What is like to Drive in China?Driving in China: Navigating Aggressive Traffic and Unique Road RulesPractice defensive driving: always expect sudden lane changes and vehicles cutting you off. Stay alert, especially near scooters and e-bikes.To get a Chinese driver's license as a foreigner, you need a valid home-country license, residence permit, and passport. Pass a computer test, no practical examSpring, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  7. The 5 Megaprojects That Will Reshape the Economy of China’s Tech Capital
    10 min
    2025-03
    The 5 Megaprojects That Will Reshape the Economy of China’s Tech CapitalShenzhen Megaprojects: Reshaping China's Tech CapitalConsider one of the three planned Legoland hotels for a resort stay. The project is expected to include more than 1,000 rooms, rides and attractions as part of Shenzhen has highways, expressways and urban roads linking its districts with nearby cities such as Hong Kong and Guangzhou. The road network connects the city Spring, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  8. Why more foreigners want to go to live in CHINA?
    13 min
    2025-02
    Why more foreigners want to go to live in CHINA?China: Why Foreigners Choose to Live & Work ThereWeChat and Alipay combine payments with other everyday services in China. These super apps can streamline routine tasks and make daily life easier compared withLearning basic Mandarin phrases can make daily communication easier and help you understand more of the local culture. The interviewees describe language as a mWinter, Kunming / Yunnan
  9. The World’s Largest Migration is happening in China
    10 min
    2025-02
    The World’s Largest Migration is happening in ChinaChunyun: China's Lunar New Year MigrationWest Kowloon Railway Station links Hong Kong with mainland China and, as Rafa notes, shortens the journey into Hong Kong’s city center compared with previous yeRafa visits Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport and comments on its modern design and city access. He also notes expansion plans for a new runway and terminalWinter, Hong Kong
  10. This ONE Place in China Will Blow Your Mind and Make You Question EVERYTHING!
    19 min
    2025-01
    This ONE Place in China Will Blow Your Mind and Make You Question EVERYTHING!Shenzhen: Futuristic Cityscapes & Modern MarvelsThe video uses a rating system to discuss unique places, helping Maverick organize his impressions of what he visits.Look for the amenities available in a large metro station, including shops, restaurants, exercise options, charging ports and an art gallery.Winter, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  11. Learn about China and live it’s culture at the Splendid China Folk Village, Shenzhen
    16 min
    2025-01
    Learn about China and live it’s culture at the Splendid China Folk Village, ShenzhenShenzhen's Splendid China Folk Village: A Cultural JourneyTickets go on sale at 9:50 AM, so plan your arrival around that time to avoid a long wait and make more of your day in the park.Get a park map from the tourist center before exploring. It can help you plan a route around the villages and scheduled performances so you do not miss a show yWinter, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  12. Money: the reason why China won’t ban Christmas
    9 min
    2024-12
    Money: the reason why China won’t ban ChristmasChristmas in China: Unexpected CelebrationShenzhen's proximity to Hong Kong allows for easy access to more pronounced Christmas celebrations via high-speed train.Christmas is not a public holiday in China; most people work or attend school as usual on December 25th.Winter, Hong Kong
  13. Shenzhen, China’s futuristic city operates in the year 2100!
    16 min
    2024-12
    Shenzhen, China’s futuristic city operates in the year 2100!Shenzhen Futian: Modern Architecture & Tranquil ParksExplore both the modern central business district and the older Dongmen Pedestrian area to see the contrast in architecture and atmosphere. Observe the wide bouExplore in the local culture by paying attention to the smells of the food, the music, and the activities people engage in. Observe Tai Chi or other Eastern praWinter, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  14. Inside the Making of China's Ultimate Indoor Ski Platform
    10 min
    2024-12
    Inside the Making of China's Ultimate Indoor Ski PlatformShenzhen's Huafa Snow World: China's Indoor Ski ResortThe planned Shenzhen Huafa Snow World is within an hour of Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau and Dongguan. The site is also near Shenzhen airport and intercity highwaThe resort design includes solar panels to supply power and a system that captures rainwater and reuses it for irrigation. These sustainability features are parWinter, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  15. Why so many BILLIONAIRES want to live in this Chinese city?
    10 min
    2024-12
    Why so many BILLIONAIRES want to live in this Chinese city?Shenzhen: Billionaire Lifestyle & Thriving MetropolisExperience Shenzhen's cutting-edge technology by taking a ride in one of the city's autonomous vehicles. Several companies are running pilot programs, making thVisit the Shiaa complex, home to Xiaomeisha, one of Shenzhen's largest aquariums. Explore its diverse marine life and enjoy modern attractions, including a largWinter, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  16. Our 1st Day In SHENZHEN Did NOT Go To Plan! An UNEXPECTED Day...
    21 min
    2024-10
    Our 1st Day In SHENZHEN Did NOT Go To Plan! An UNEXPECTED Day...Shenzhen Exploration: Unexpected Art and City DelightsDafen Art Village is known for replica oil paintings and a changing art scene. Visitors can look through its many paintings and take part in art classes. The soWalk through the smaller alleyways in Dafen Art Village to find local studios and other creative stops. The source mentions pottery classes and encourages lookiAutumn, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  17. The controversial “Drone Economy” that China has created
    11 min
    2024-10
    The controversial “Drone Economy” that China has createdChina's Drone Economy: Shenzhen & Shanghai's Low-Altitude RevolutionOrder coffee via an app and have it delivered by a drone in minutes. This is a reality in some parts of China, particularly where drone delivery programs are inExplore China's growing urban air mobility options. Companies like Ehang and Xpeng are testing autonomous passenger drones in major cities. Soon, you might be bAutumn, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  18. What I’ve learned in 10 years living in China
    11 min
    2024-09
    What I’ve learned in 10 years living in China10 Years in China: A Foreigner's PerspectiveRafa describes rapid change across infrastructure, green energy and manufacturing. His examples include high-speed rail, green-energy turbine factories and autoRafa describes riding an autonomous bus as a futuristic experience and notes that many companies are working on autonomous driving technology. If such a bus is Autumn, Pingxiang / Jiangxi
  19. This is How China is making the classroom of the future
    12 min
    2024-06
    This is How China is making the classroom of the futureShenzhen's Smart Classrooms: A Glimpse into China's Future EducationShenzhen is known for modern schools with smart classroom technology such as digital whiteboards, tablets, and online learning platforms. Some schools integrateLeedarson in Fujian Province specializes in Internet of Things products and develops technology for future classrooms. The visit shows examples of how the compaSummer, Shenzhen / Guangdong
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