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Shenzhen: Parks, Food & Art in China's Megacity

Shenzhen - China's most surprising megacity!

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Shenzhen - China's most surprising megacity!
Nico15 min

Shenzhen - China's most surprising megacity!. This was filmed by Nico. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

We've shown you the modern side of Shenzhen but did you know there is so much more to the city?

In this video, we visited some places that we went to on our first trip to Shenzhen over 5 years ago. As much as we love the futuristic feel of the city we can't help but be drawn to the green parks, incredible food and oil-panting village.

This is the other side of Shenzhen!

--- Nico
February 19, 2024, Winter in China

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Nico returns to places in Shenzhen that he visited on an earlier trip. At Dafen Oil Painting Village, he looks at its history as a global painting hub and searches for the Wuhan ramen he remembers from five years earlier. The search leads him back to the original cook. Nico and his partner later visit a quieter park, climb to a hilltop viewpoint for sunset and try street food. Along the way they discuss sweet potato noodles, a one-dollar haircut and Zhu-long cave, which they say did not require an entrance ticket.

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Shenzhen - China's most surprising megacity!

Dafen and the search for noodles

Nico revisits parts of Shenzhen that he saw on an earlier trip, looking beyond the city's modern skyline and container port. At Dafen Oil Painting Village, he walks through its maze-like streets and talks about how it grew into a global center for oil painting. The area has adapted as the market changed. Nico also looks for a bowl of Wuhan ramen that he remembers from five years earlier. He finds the original cook and gets to eat the dish again, turning the search into a personal reunion with a meal he remembered.

Parks, views and street food

After Dafen, Nico and his partner spend time in a park, where the setting contrasts with the city's busy streets. They climb to a hilltop viewpoint and watch the skyline at sunset. The video also includes a search for local food and a stop for street snacks. Nico samples sweet potato noodles, which he describes as looking like shining leather and tasting good. The travelers discuss a one-dollar haircut and the fact that they did not need a ticket to enter Zhu-long cave. Their route closes with street food and reflections on how Shenzhen combines modern development with green spaces, local food and older neighborhoods.

The village visit includes a history of Dafen's growth from its beginnings into a painting hub, and the way its businesses respond to changes in the market. Nico and his partner remember the Wuhan noodles from an earlier visit five years before; finding the original cook gives the meal a personal connection, not just a restaurant stop. Their walk continues through a quiet park and up to a hilltop, where they watch the city at sunset. The contrast between the green space and the skyline is one of the details they point out about Shenzhen. They finish with local street food, including sweet potato noodles, and discuss small discoveries such as the haircut and the no-ticket entry to Zhu-long cave.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What were the sweet potato noodles like?
A: Nico says they looked like shining leather and tasted good.
Q: What was the most surprising thing you found?
A: Nico mentions a one-dollar haircut and not needing a ticket to enter Zhu-long cave as two surprising details from the visit.
Q: What did Nico revisit in Shenzhen?
A: He returns to Dafen Oil Painting Village and searches for a Wuhan ramen dish he remembers from an earlier trip, eventually finding the original cook.

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Shenzhen: Parks, Food & Art in China's Megacity

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Discover the unexpected charm of Shenzhen, China's megacity! Beyond the futuristic skyline, lies a city rich in culture and natural beauty. Explore serene parks, savor incredible local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant Dafen oil painting village. This video unveils a different side of Shenzhen, showcasing its captivating blend of modernity and tradition. Prepare to be surprised!

Attractions in this video: Dafen Oil Painting Village