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Hanging out in China

May 26, 2011 by Dave13 Comments

shenzenNice to be back in China and on Asia time – was in Beijing last year, this time around I’ve already re-visited Hong Kong and now in Shenzhen on way to Shanghai in a few days. Hong Kong is crazy with all its traffic and hundreds of high rise apartment buildings but so is Shenzhen! Last night was just mesmerized by all the lights driving by what seemed like never ending row after row of high rises.

Cities you’ve hardly heard of in China have millions of people – Shenzhen is more well known – for IT and its factories but 30 or so years ago this city hardly existed. Now its over 10 million people – the sprawl of buildings goes on for miles and miles.

My friend gave me a tour of his factory yesterday – (that’s what you do in Shenzhen!) – as there’s no history here, no museums. Neat to see all the CNC, EM, Mills & Lathes hard at work. Big contracts and orders being fulfilled. Despite the machines, lots of hand labor – finishing, polishing, grinding etc. This is where it all happens – all those products you see around the world, this is ground central.

Back and forth to Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories we go. Lots of stamps on the passports as a result – real easy to fill up a passport this way! Looking forward to the long train ride to Shanghai in a few days.

Related posts:

Hanging out in Hong Kong World’s Tallest Buildings – March 2004 Our Time in China Shanghai World Expo – China Showcases its Place in the Modern World Hong Kong in December: A Great In-Between

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Asia, Beijing, China, History, Hong Kong, Passport, Shanghai, Traffic

Comments

  1. my. says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:11 am

    Lucky guy, you! I’ve missed China and haven’t been back in a few years. Looking forward to seeing photos of Shanghai. I hear it’s changed a lot. — Michelle

  2. David says

    May 28, 2011 at 2:45 am

    Hey Michelle – good to hear from you 🙂

    There is a Napa wine bar/restaurant in Shanghai I’m planning on visiting, the Bund, some good street food I hope, and the big Shanghai Museum. Oh and the 500 or so km/hr Maglev high speed train to the airport.

    Its a huge city!

    ~ Dave

  3. haritha says

    May 28, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    i too really wanna travel around the globe like you some day!
    nice post.
    thanyou so much for the follow

  4. Nilofer says

    May 30, 2011 at 11:38 am

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  5. Jenny says

    June 5, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Shanghai must be one of the most interesting cities in the world. I’ve never been. I find it depressing though to think of big cities with nothing in them except factories. So many stunted lives……

  6. taio says

    June 5, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    una grande ciudad

  7. healthybeautifulblog.blogspot.com says

    June 9, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Was in Beijing last year to go-see. What to do in Shanghai? Looking forward to visit Shanghai next time

  8. David says

    June 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Hi there – here’s an article I just wrote about my time in Shanghai:

    http://www.davestravelcorner.com/articles/shanghai/

  9. Close-up says

    July 8, 2011 at 10:51 am

    My God!
    I wat to travel around the world so bad…
    Congratulations,by the way,your site is awesome!

  10. chinatours says

    July 14, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Hi,Michelle, you’ve visited so many places in China, enjoy yourself in China? Want to see some more Chinese attractions, you can go to my blog to have a look. My blog mostly record matters about views in China and travel tips in China tour, I think it may provide some help for your visiting China!

  11. chinatours says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:26 am

    Really nice blog. Enjoy reading it

  12. chinatours says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:28 am

    More travel information about China can be seen at my blog, I put quite a lot scenic sites on my blog, may it helpful for you.

  13. anamoraes says

    August 14, 2011 at 1:05 am

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