Luohu District part 1
- Shennan Road, Shun Hing Square, KK100, Lizhi Park

Luohu was the first district in the new city of Shenzhen in 1979. It is the Easternmost district of central Shenzhen, and is filled with tall skyscrapers, hotels and large shopping malls. Shennan Boulevard is running right through Luohu, a very long road where most of Shenzhen's skyscrapers are situated. Luohu is the first place many see of China when arriving in Shenzhen from Hong Kong, since the Immigration building is situated there, as well as Shezhen's Main Railway Station, a huge and very train station. Luohu Commercial City, a 5-storey shopping mall near the border control, is the only place many foreign Shenzhen visitors will visit, unfortunately, since there are som much else to see and do in Shenzhen! Dongmen shopping area with pedestrian steets, stores, restaurants, malls and a vibrant nightlife is also situated in the Luohu district. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find it. Our hotel, the 5-star Panglin Hotel, was situated in the area.

Shun Hing Square (or Di Wang Bldg), the tallest skyscraper in Asia upon completion in 1996 (384m) is situated in Luoho, and was the tallest building in Shenzhen until it was beaten by it's neighbour, the 442m tall, 100-storey skyscraper KK100 in 2011, (that in turn will be surpassed by a skyscraper in Futian districtin 2016, and many more are planned). We visited the observation deck of Shun Hing Square, that also features an exhibition. Lizhi Park (Lychee Park) is a nice park with pavilions and bridges in traditional Chinese style, just next to these skyscrapers.

This part is focused on the West part of Luohu, where you will find the some of the tallest buildings in Shenzhen, Shennan Blvd and Lizhi Park.

Golden Business Center from 2004 is 228m to the spire and has a golden looking exterior. It is one of many skyscrapers along Shennan Boulevard. Shennan East Road, part of Shennan Boulevard, Shenzhen's main road and skyscraper district. Shennan East Road Odd building at Shennan Blvd. Some of the tallest buildings in Shenzhen, seen from Shennan: World Finance Center, Shun Hing Square, KK100. Typical pedestrian skywalk above Shennan Boulevard in the Luohu ditrict. A really good idea since the traffic can be dangerous sometimes! Typical pedestrian skywalk above Shennan Boulevard in the Luohu ditrict. A really good idea since the traffic can be dangerous sometimes! The buses of Shenzhen are turqouise coloured. As you can see, most cars are very new, and there are many European and Japanese luxury cars in Shenzhen and many other big cities in China nowadays. Shenfang Plaza from 1996 has 53 floors. Some of Shenzhen's first skyscrapers are situated in the East part of the Luohu district. Shenfang Plaza from 1996 has 53 floors. Some of Shenzhen's first skyscrapers are situated in the East part of the Luohu district. Shennan East Road, through the East part of Luohu district. Shennan Blvd towards Golden Business Center . Shenzhen Development Center A from 1988 was the second skyscraper of Shenzhen. View from pedestrian bridge. Shennan Blvd towards Shun Hing Square (384m), Asia's tallest building when completed in 1996. Flowers and skyscrapers of Luohu district. Luohu district 018 Luohu district 019 Luohu district 020 The top of The Panglin Hotel, our hotel. World Finance Centre Tower A from 2003 is 222m tall. World Finance Centre Tower A from 2003 is 222m tall. Metro building Luohu district 025 Luohu district 026 Shun Hing Square (384m to the spires), Asia's tallest building when completed in 1996. It has 69 floors and a high observation deck that we visited. It was designed by K.Y. Cheung Design Associates and is China's tallest steel skyscraper. A 5-storey mall and a 35-storey annex are included in the complex. It is situated along Shennan East Road. Shun Hing Square (384m to the spires, 325 to the floor) was Asia's tallest building when completed in 1996. Now it is only 3rd tallest in Shenzhen (KK100, 2nd tallest is in the background). It is also called Di Wang Commercial Building has 69 floors and a high observation deck that we visited. It was designed by K.Y. Cheung Design Associates and is China's tallest steel skyscraper. A 5-storey mall and a 35-storey annex are included in the complex. It is situated along Shennan East Road. Shun Hing Square (384m to the spires, 325 to the floor) was Asia's tallest building when completed in 1996. Now it is only 3rd tallest in Shenzhen (KK100, 2nd tallest is in the background). It is also called Di Wang Commercial Building has 69 floors and a high observation deck that we visited. It was designed by K.Y. Cheung Design Associates and is China's tallest steel skyscraper. A 5-storey mall and a 35-storey annex are included in the complex. It is situated along Shennan East Road. Shun Hing Square Movie Building from 1989. Shenzhen Special Zone Press Tower from 1998 and Shun Hing Square from 1996. Luohu district 031 Luohu district 032 Shenzhen Special Zone Press Tower from 1998. Shun Hing Square from 1996. Luohu district 036 Luohu district 037 Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Development Bank. The Grand Hyatt. Skyline of Luohu district. Shun Hing Square (384m to the spires), Asia's tallest building when completed in 1996. It has 69 floors and a high observation deck that we visited. It was designed by K.Y. Cheung Design Associates and is China's tallest steel skyscraper. A 5-storey mall and a 35-storey annex are included in the complex. It is situated along Shennan East Road. Shun Hing Square/Di Wang Bldg. Shun Hing Square (384m to the spires), Asia's tallest building when completed in 1996. It has 69 floors and a high observation deck that we visited. It was designed by K.Y. Cheung Design Associates and is China's tallest steel skyscraper. A 5-storey mall and a 35-storey annex are included in the complex. It is situated along Shennan East Road. Atrium of Shun Hing Square. Elevator to observation deck on 69th floor, Shun Hing Square. Deng Xiaoping and Margret Thatcher, Beijing and Hong Kong meets at this exhibition on Shun Hing Square's observation deck. Views of KK100 and Shenzhen from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section.Views of the Immigration Building, Luohu Commercial City and Shenzhen Station from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Views from Shun Hing Square towards Shenzhen River and immigration area. See more in the skyline section. Views from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Views from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Panglin Hotel from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Panglin Hotel from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Views of Shennan Boulevard from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Views from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Views of Luohu and Shennan from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Views of Luohu from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Old comics strip about HK on display in Shun Hing Square. KK100, currently Shenzhen's tallest building (until 2016), was built in 2011 and also has an observation deck. It stands 442 m tall and has 100 floors. Views from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Luohu district from Shun Hing Square. Fast speed train seen from from Shun Hing Square. Talking and moving robot on the observation deck of Shun Hing Square. Hong Kong model on the observation deck of Shun Hing Square. Animals on display on the somewhat different observation deck of Shun Hing Square. Animals on display on the somewhat different observation deck of Shun Hing Square. Model of Shenzhen on display on the somewhat different observation deck of Shun Hing Square. Models on display on the somewhat different observation deck of Shun Hing Square. Models on display on the somewhat different observation deck of Shun Hing Square. Victoria Peak, HK on display on the somewhat different observation deck of Shun Hing Square. Less fancy part of Luohu district from Shun Hing Square. Luohu district 075 KK100, currently Shenzhen's tallest building (until 2016), was built in 2011 and also has an observation deck. It stands 442 m tall and has 100 floors. Views from Shun Hing Square. See more in the skyline section. Lizhi Park (Lychee Park) and KK100 from Shun Hing Square. Lizhi Park (Lychee Park) from Shun Hing Square. Chinese flag at the observation deck exhibition of Shun Hing Square. Entrance to Shung Hing Square. Shun Hing Square (384m to the spires, 325 to the floor) was Asia's tallest building when completed in 1996. Now it is only 3rd tallest in Shenzhen (KK100, 2nd tallest is in the background). It is also called Di Wang Commercial Building has 69 floors and a high observation deck that we visited. It was designed by K.Y. Cheung Design Associates and is China's tallest steel skyscraper. A 5-storey mall and a 35-storey annex are included in the complex. It is situated along Shennan East Road. Underground path at Shennan Road, much greenery is found in this area, that is also very clean. We saw some funny dogs crawling at a stranger at this promenade next to Shennan Road! The colourful Panasonic building has yet another shopping mall. Panasonic building There are many palms in Luohu district. Luohu district 090 Luohu district 091 KK100 (left) and Shun Hing Square (right). Luohu district 094 Palms are common in Shenzhen. Luohu district 096 Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Shenzhen Development Bank from 1996 is not only one of the first, but also most significant skyscrapers along Shennan Road. Luohu district 100 Shenzhen Development Bank from 1996 is not only one of the first, but also most significant skyscrapers along Shennan Road. To the left is the Stock Exchange. Luohu district 101 KK100, Shenzhen's tallest building until 2016 (when Pingan Int'l Center will be completed). It was built in 2011 and also has an observation deck. It stands 442 m tall and has 100 floors. It was designed by Terry Farrell & Partners and contains, restaurants offices a luxury hotel (St Regis) and a shopping mall with the same name.The observation deck on the top has a special architecture with a high atrium and high glass ceiling. Shun Hing Square. A miniature of KK100 in front of the real KK100. KK100, formerly known as Kingkey100, is the tallest building ever designed by a British architect. It is currently the 14th tallest in the world and was completed in September 2011. Luohu district 107 KK Mall at KK100. Some of the tallest skyscrapers in Shenzhen. Luohu district 110 Contrasts: Modern architecture, old bikes. Shennan Boulevard. Grand Hyatt hotel in the middle and part of Shenzhen Development Bank to the left. Shenzhen Fashion Week. A large banner of Deng Xiaoping, the leader of China from 1978-1992), at the entrance to Lihu Park. KK100, Shenzhen's tallest building until 2016 (when Pingan Int'l Center will be completed). It was built in 2011 and also has an observation deck. It stands 442 m tall and has 100 floors. It was designed by Terry Farrell & Partners and contains, restaurants offices a luxury hotel (St Regis) and a shopping mall with the same name.The observation deck on the top has a special architecture with a high atrium and high glass ceiling. KK100, Shenzhen's tallest building until 2016 (when Pingan Int'l Center will be completed). It was built in 2011 and also has an observation deck. It stands 442 m tall and has 100 floors. It was designed by Terry Farrell & Partners and contains, restaurants offices a luxury hotel (St Regis) and a shopping mall with the same name.The observation deck on the top has a special architecture with a high atrium and high glass ceiling. Lizhi Park (Lychee Park) with Lihu Lake.This park is situated right next to Shennan Road, Shun Hing Square and KK100. Here you find traditional Chinese architecture, like this pavilion, and views of Shenzhen's tallest buildings. Lizhi Park is famous for its lychees. Lizhi Park is also famous for its traditional Chinese bridges. Lizhi Park Lizhi Park Lihu Lake, Lizhi Park. The Chinese pavilion at Lizhi Park. The Chinese pavilion at Lizhi Park. Skyscrapers mirrorring in Lihu Lake, Lizhi Park. Luohu district 130 The metro is very modern with glass walls with automatic doors at all stations. The trains and stations are air conditioned and the security very high; you have to scan your bag any time you enter the train area. It can be complicated to buy a day card if you don't speak Cantonese, but once you have it after a lot of misunderstandings, it is very easy and extremely cheap to travel anywhere in the city. Line 1 covers most of Shenzhen's most importants sights.