Futian District is the most dynamic area in Shenzhen. It is the administrative, cultural, information, financial and commercial center of the city. It enjoys a prosperous economy and good infrastructure, as well as an immigrant culture that encourages innovation and the pursuit of excellence. These advantages, together with its proximity to Hong Kong, make Futian a hot spot for multinational companies, company headquarters and the modern service sector.

When Shenzhen was established in 1979, Futian was a people’s commune under the administration of Luohu District. In the 1980s, this area was called Shangbu Administration Area, where Shangbu Industrial Zone, the predecessor of Huaqiangbei, was located.

In 1990, Futian District was officially established. The urban life here is colorful, bright and fruitful with vitality, and up-to-date with the world’s trends. You can browse hundreds of electronics, fashion and dining shops in Huaqiangbei and find some of the best bar experiences in the Shopping Park area. You can find business opportunities at professional fairs every weekend at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. You can also enjoy free street performances at an square surrounded by the city’s concert hall, library and book mall, and enjoy blooming flowers and greenery at various parks. For local culture, walk into one of the urban villages hidden among skyscrapers.

Location

Futian District is located in the middle of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, between Hongling Road in the east and Qiaochengdong Road in the west, with Longhua District to the north and Shenzhen River to the south. It faces Hong Kong's New Territories and Yuen Long area across the river.

Area

78.66 sqkm, about 4 percent of Shenzhen

Population

Many Futian residents are migrants from other parts of the Chinese mainland. A melting pot of diverse cultures, Futian is tolerant and open. "Encourage innovation, forgive failure, pursue excellence" is the city's motto.

Language

Putonghua (Mandarin) and Cantonese are the two major languages spoken here. Many young people in Futian can speak English, too.

History

The name "Futian" derives from an inscription dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1297) that reads: "Lakes and mountains are blessed with fertile farmlands." Another written record shows that people from Shangsha Village built houses in Songziling in 1192, and farmlands were cultivated in lattice shapes, which in Chinese is a homophone for "Futian," which means "blessed fields" in Chinese. The People's Government of Futian District was established in October 1990.

Climate

Shenzhen has a mild, subtropical oceanic climate. An annual average temperature of 22.3 degrees Celsius brings Shenzhen people a beautiful garden city, with four seasons of green trees and blooming flowers.

Spring (March to mid-May): temperatures between 18-27 degrees Celsius, warm and humid

Summer (late May to mid-Sept.): temperatures between 26-33 degrees Celsius, hot and humid with abundant rainfall

Autumn (late Sept. to early Dec.) temperatures between 18-28 degrees Celsius, dry and cool, fine weather

Winter (late Dec. to late Feb): temperatures between 14-18 degrees Celsius, sometimes foggy