How many villages are there in Shenzhen? Revealing the changes in villages in the process of urbanization
With the rapid development of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, the rural appearance of this modern metropolis is also constantly evolving. Many citizens and foreign tourists are curious: How many "villages" in the traditional sense are still left in the highly urbanized Shenzhen? This article will give you detailed answers based on the latest data.
1. Statistics on the number of villages in Shenzhen
| administrative district | Number of existing villages | Number of renovated villages | Characteristic ancient villages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futian District | 12 | 28 | Xiasha Village, Huanggang Village |
| Luohu District | 15 | 32 | Hubei Village, Caiwuwei |
| Nanshan District | 18 | 25 | Nantou Ancient City, Dachong Village |
| Baoan District | 67 | 43 | Fenghuang Ancient Village, Shajing Old Street |
| Longgang District | 89 | 51 | Dafen Oil Painting Village, Gankeng Ancient Town |
| Longhua District | 42 | 38 | Guanlan Ancient Market, Sheung Wai Art Village |
| Pingshan District | 56 | 22 | Dawanshiju, Golden Turtle Village |
| Guangming District | 34 | 18 | Loucun, Gongming Old Street |
| Dapeng New District | 28 | 9 | Jiaochangwei, Dapengsuocheng |
| total | 361 | 266 | - |
2. Current situation of village development in Shenzhen
According to the data in the table above, there are currently 361 existing villages in Shenzhen, including:
1.Urbanization and transformation of villages: 266 villages have completed urbanization and transformed into urban communities. Although these areas retain their village names, their architectural forms and lifestyles have become completely urbanized.
2.Characteristic protected villages: There are 37 villages in the city listed as historical and cultural protection units, such as Dapengsuo City, Fenghuang Ancient Village, etc. These villages retain the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
3.Industrial transformation village: About 58 villages have successfully achieved industrial transformation, such as Dafen Oil Painting Village, Shangwei Art Village, etc., and have become famous cultural industry gathering places.
3. Distribution characteristics of villages in Shenzhen
From the perspective of regional distribution, Shenzhen villages show obvious differences between east and west:
| area | Number of villages | Proportion | Main features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside the original special zone (Baoan, Longgang, etc.) | 288 | 79.8% | Preserve more traditional villages |
| Within the original special zone (Futian, Nanshan, etc.) | 73 | 20.2% | Mostly urban communities |
4. Future development trends of Shenzhen villages
1.Urban renewal accelerates: It is estimated that by 2025, about 80 villages will have completed urbanization.
2.Cultural protection strengthened: The municipal government plans to add 15 historical and cultural village protection units and invest special funds for repair and maintenance.
3.Characteristic industry development: Promote the development of cultural and creative industries, tourism and other special industries in 30 villages, and create a "one village, one product" demonstration project.
4.Infrastructure improvements: Infrastructure upgrades such as roads, water, electricity, and networks in all reserved villages will be completed from 2023 to 2025.
5. The 10 most representative characteristic villages in Shenzhen
| Ranking | Village name | Area | Featured tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dafen Oil Painting Village | Longgang District | The first village of Chinese oil painting |
| 2 | Gankeng Ancient Town | Longgang District | Hakka Culture Town |
| 3 | Jiaochangwei | Dapeng New District | Shenzhen "Gulangyu" |
| 4 | Fenghuang Ancient Village | Baoan District | 700-year-old historical village |
| 5 | Nantou Ancient City | Nanshan District | The Root of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Culture |
| 6 | Dawanshiju | Pingshan District | Hakka enclosure representative |
| 7 | Guanlan Ancient Ruins | Longhua District | One of the "Four Ancient Ruins" in Shenzhen |
| 8 | Sheung Wai Art Village | Longhua District | Contemporary art community |
| 9 | Hesu Ancient Village | Dapeng New District | Shanhai B&B Cluster |
| 10 | Hubei Village | Luohu District | model of urban renewal |
Conclusion
The 361 villages in Shenzhen have witnessed the city's great changes from a border town to an international metropolis. While undergoing rapid urbanization, Shenzhen also pays attention to retaining the cultural memory of the villages, allowing tradition and modernity to coexist harmoniously in this land. In the future, Shenzhen villages will continue to interpret the unique "urban-village symbiosis" development model and provide valuable experience for the governance of megacities.
(Note: The data in this article is as of October 2023 and comes from public information from the Shenzhen Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau and the Shenzhen Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau.)
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