Day 2 - Shen Zhen and 華南城

After a day and a night spent in Hong Kong, it was time to enter China via Shen Zhen on a coach. Our HK guide brought us to the immigration centre when we were greeted and handed over to our Mainland Guide - Mr. 'Xiao' Deng!

He is 'Da' man!

Here's another one, that's our module and trip tutor, Mr. Wong. Looking like he's the big boss isn't he?

Mr. Wong's favourite pastime on the trip, taking photos! The other gentlemen in the picture is Mr. Kam, that's another of our tutor following us on the trip.

This is our company visit of the day: China South International Industrial Materials City.

How thoughtful of them to welcome us with a message on their electronic signboard, it reads: Welcoming the students from Singapore's Ngee Ann Polytechnic to the Materials City. The photo below is one of the many many group trip photos we took throughout the 12 days.


Oh, there was another group of NP students travelling with us on the same itinery while we were in China as well, the students are from the School of Engineering.

The Materials South City aims to create an interactive environment that houses thousands of industrial material players. It compromises of 5 main trade centres, each headed by five prominent investors from Carrianna Group, Man Sang Group, Kin Hip Metal and Plastic Factory Ltd, Luk Ka International Ltd and Kings Faith International Pte Ltd. The 5 main trade centres are:
1. Textile and Clothing Materials
2. Leather and Accessories
3. Metals, Chemicals and Plastic Materials
4. Printing, Paper Products and Packaging Materials
5. Electronic Accessories

We were given a close look of the city after a briefing by the manager. We travelled around in mini vehicles such as these:

The main advantages of 華南城 is that it is in close proximity of Hong Kong, and it is easily accessable by all modes of transport. Given that it sits right in the middle of all major expressways, is close to Hong Kong International Airport and Shen Zhen International Airport, as well as Hong Kong's seaport, one of the busiest ports in the world.

Other incentives for businesses include rental fee waive for the first two years of business operations in order to encourage more businesses to enter and invest in the China South City.