hi I'm Lee a British vlogger
a kind of a modern day Explorer
I've been living here in Shenzhen for half a decade now
that's right for five years
but what's the story behind this Marvel of a city
just 40 years ago Shenzhen was a small fishing Village
and then came Deng xiao ping, a visionary leader
who saw potential where others saw Simplicity
he planted a tree here, a symbol of growth and transformation
and set the wheels of change in motion
Shenzhen began to grow to expand to Dream
from a fishing Village it evolved into a special economic zone
a hub of innovation and progress
and today Shenzhen stands tall
as a testament to the power of ambition and vision
it's a modern Metropolis pulsating with life and opportunities
in less than half a century this City's GDP has skyrocketed
outperforming even Beijing and Shanghai
Shenzhen isn't just keeping up with the world
it's leading the way
in the five years I've lived in Shenzhen
I've traveled all over and I've discovered many things
if I had to pick one place that would be my favorite
it would be here, Hua Qiang Bei, the Silicon Valley of China
Shenzhen is known as the world's Electronics manufacturing Hub
and it's all here in Hua Qiang Bei
from the smallest microchip to the latest mobile phone
you can find it here
but Hua Qiang Bei is not just about buying and selling Electronics
it's the birthplace of many ideas
many Tech Giants were born right here in Hua Qiang Bei
and it's not just the big players
Hua Qiang Bei is home to countless smaller tech companies
startups that are brimming with ideas
driven by a Relentless Pursuit for Innovation
this ecosystem of creativity and Enterprise
it's the lifeblood of Shenzhen's Rapid development
it's what sets the city apart and drives it forward
but Shenzhen isn't all about work and no play
It's the cleanest greenest city I've ever been to
the air is good and the streets are Immaculate
just take a look at these roads, buses, Subways, trains, taxis
all running on electricity
it's really remarkable how Shenzhen has embraced the green transformation
and the parks oh the parks
these Parks aren't just for show
they are the city's Longs
and they serve as perfect spots for leisure relaxation
and an escape from the urban jungle
living in Shenzhen has made me understand
the importance of sustainable living
it's not just about creating a city that's clean and green today
but also ensuring it stays that way for the generations of tomorrow
and let's not forget the sense of safety
Shenzhen wraps you in a cocoon of security
where worries of personal safety are a distant memory
here's a short clip of my son Oli talking about
how safe he feels China is
During the time I've been in Shenzhen
I've recorded many many videos and done many Vlogs
here are just a few clips from some of them
Gangxia North has been turned into a mega station here in Shenzhen
it's now an inter change station for five line
it was malignant
it was a a cancer underneath my right breast
so I have actually got breast cancer
so right behind me you can see Huawei's new flagship store
this is their biggest store in Shenzhen
Hello everyone
you may have watched the mooncake video we made last year
We are in Gangxia, Futian District of Shenzhen
to get the old man a trim
because let's have a look at that Barnet
it's just a kind of bit wild at the moment an't it?
Shenzhen is such a welcoming environment
and I'm really hoping that my daughter and her family
will come and visit me here next year
and I can't wait to show them around
and show them what I've learned and experienced here
and watched them enjoy Shenzhen just like I have
Shenzhen is more than just a city to me
it's my home where I've grown where I've learned
and where I've built my life
but as always for now take care