What surprised me most about Shenzhen is its people and
What surprised me most about Shenzhen is its people and culture. It’s a city of immigrants—locals from all over China live here, so you hear different dialects and see different traditions everywhere. I sat in a small tea house, drank jasmine tea, and chatted with an elderly local who told me about Shenzhen’s journey from a small fishing village to a tech giant. The “Come, you’re a Shenzhener” spirit is real—everyone is welcoming, open, and proud of their city. It’s not just a tech hub; it’s a place where people come to chase dreams, and that energy is contagious.