Jason RohligON my first trip to Hong Kong and China back in February last year I fell in love with the Chinese mainland. After several months back in Canada — and some serious thought — I decided to relocate to Shenzhen. My plan was to spend time with my fiancée and learn about Chinese history as well as experience some Chinese culture. I have been in Shenzhen since June this year and never once regretted my decision to come here. Shenzhen is a beautiful and modern city with many amenities and activities to offer. The city is rich with museums, art, music and, best of all, restaurants offering some of the most delicious foods from every province in china.What impressed me most about Shenzhen was the beautiful and well-kept motorways and streets. These greenscapes and gardens are like works of art. They make commuting and traveling throughout the city a relaxing and beautiful experience. Also, the people here in Shenzhen are some of the nicest people I have ever met. They sometimes go out of their way to help me find restaurants and, on most occasions, even offer to assist with directions to find my way home or to interesting local attractions unknown to many foreigners.As an amateur photographer, there is what seems to be an almost unlimited supply of beautiful architecture and parks here in the city. I have made many wonderful and truly great friends here. Communication is sometimes difficult but, with the help of pictures and creative hand gestures, communicating is always fun and interesting. In the future I hope to travel to see some of China’s many beautiful and historic cities such as Xi’an and Beijing.I am learning to speak mandarin and trying to learn as much about Chinese history and culture as possible. I look forward to spending some time here in Shenzhen and I feel very fortunate to be in a position that can let me experience one of the most wonderful and amazing places in Asia.My advice to expatriates and foreign visitors is to keep an open mind when talking to people or trying to communicate.Remember a friendly approach almost always elicits a friendly response.

　　Jason RohligON my first trip to Hong Kong and China back in February last year I fell in love with the Chinese mainland. After several months back in Canada — and some serious thought — I decided to relocate to Shenzhen. My plan was to spend time with my fiancée and learn about Chinese history as well as experience some Chinese culture. I have been in Shenzhen since June this year and never once regretted my decision to come here. Shenzhen is a beautiful and modern city with many amenities and activities to offer. The city is rich with museums, art, music and, best of all, restaurants offering some of the most delicious foods from every province in china.What impressed me most about Shenzhen was the beautiful and well-kept motorways and streets. These greenscapes and gardens are like works of art. They make commuting and traveling throughout the city a relaxing and beautiful experience. Also, the people here in Shenzhen are some of the nicest people I have ever met. They sometimes go out of their way to help me find restaurants and, on most occasions, even offer to assist with directions to find my way home or to interesting local attractions unknown to many foreigners.As an amateur photographer, there is what seems to be an almost unlimited supply of beautiful architecture and parks here in the city. I have made many wonderful and truly great friends here. Communication is sometimes difficult but, with the help of pictures and creative hand gestures, communicating is always fun and interesting. In the future I hope to travel to see some of China’s many beautiful and historic cities such as Xi’an and Beijing.I am learning to speak mandarin and trying to learn as much about Chinese history and culture as possible. I look forward to spending some time here in Shenzhen and I feel very fortunate to be in a position that can let me experience one of the most wonderful and amazing places in Asia.My advice to expatriates and foreign visitors is to keep an open mind when talking to people or trying to communicate.Remember a friendly approach almost always elicits a friendly response.