BEIJING, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — Once a small border town, Shenzhen has grown into a modern international metropolis. This November, the southern Chinese city will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

Follow our illustrated scroll from west to east through 11 landmarks, discovering the history, innovation and natural beauty that shape Shenzhen.

Starting in Qianhai, a waterfront hub for modern services and international business, the journey takes in Nantou Ancient Town’s historic lanes, Shenzhen Bay’s mangroves and skyline, and Huaqiangbei’s bustling electronics markets. Beyond the busy docks of Yantian Port, it ends beneath the stars in Xichong, China’s first International Dark Sky Community.

Together, these places offer a glimpse of the city welcoming the world.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Hu Xiaomeng, Xu Shousong

PLANNING

Wang Jianhua, Wang Pan

OVERAL COORDINATION

Wang Qingqin, Zhou Qiang, Meng Chenguang 

PHOTO CREDIT

Mao Siqian, Liang Xu, Tong Yanlong

VISUAL DESIGN

Ma Ping, Qi Zhiyue

*Illustrations created with the assitance of AI

EDITOR

Ma Ping, Qi Zhiyue, 

Hu Jingwen, Liu Yun

CHINA SIGNATURE STUDIO■