Luohu Dongmen Old Street｜Are Hong Kongers Starting to 'Flood' Shenzhen?

📩 A few days ago, I had to deliver something to my boss near Dongmen in Luohu during a weekday. Passing by Dongmen Old Street, I noticed that although the Super Wenheyou restaurant was quite deserted, Dongmen Old Street was still bustling with many Hong Kongers shopping around. 🎊📍 Located in Luohu District, Dongmen Old Street is a popular shopping destination for many Hong Kongers entering Shenzhen. 🛍 This is largely because Luohu Port was once the only 'Southern Gate' open to the outside world. Additionally, about 40,000 Hong Kongers live in Luohu, 🎋 giving Dongmen Old Street a strong Hong Kong flavor and many historical imprints. 📽 1️⃣ The first Sino-foreign joint venture cultural enterprise, Boya Gallery. 🖼 2️⃣ The first McDonald's in mainland China. 🟨 3️⃣ The Xinhua Bookstore, which started the development of large bookstores nationwide. 📚 4️⃣ The first Maoye Department Store in Shenzhen, which pioneered the 'Maoye Model'. 🏪 5️⃣ Asia Glasses, which uses technology to enhance product value in commerce. 👓 6️⃣ Belle Shoes, a leader in China's footwear industry. 👟 7️⃣ The time-honored 'Dongshengyuan', which has weathered over 170 years. 🌾 ... ✅ Additionally, here's a fun fact: the name 'Shenzhen' originates from 'Shenzhen Market' 300 years ago, which is now Dongmen Old Street. ✨