The World's Largest Gene Bank Is Located in Shenzhen

Nicknamed 'China’s Noah's Arc', the China National GeneBank is the largest of its kind in the world.

by Tristin Zhang, 10 July 2017

Behind the Concrete: Shenzhen Civic Center

The Shenzhen Civic Center takes on the shape of a flying eagle and is supposed to be indicative of Shenzhen's soaring urban development.

by Tristin Zhang, 09 April 2017

Behind the Concrete: Hehu Xinju, a Hakka Dwelling

Hehu Xinju is one of China's largest Hakka fortified villages and the most representative of more than 300 such constructions in Shenzhen.

by Tristin Zhang, 04 February 2017

Behind the Concrete: Huaisheng Mosque

The oldest mosque in Guangzhou, Huaisheng Mosque​ has been standing on Guangta Lu in Yuexiu District for almost 1,400 years.

by Tristin Zhang, 18 January 2017

Behind the Concrete: Zhongyin Building

Rumored to be haunted, this building was allegedly built on the site of an execution ground.

by That's PRD, 02 December 2016

Behind the Concrete: Guangzhou Circle

Designed by Italian architecture firm AM Progetti, the Guangzhou Circle is the world’s largest round building.

by Tristin Zhang, 09 October 2016

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