Hungarian reporters start journey to explore SZ's progress, innovation

Video and photos by Lin Jianping

A delegation of six Hungarian media reporters embarked on a journey of discovery in Shenzhen yesterday.

During the tour which runs through Friday, the visitors, who represent various Hungarian media outlets, will tour a series of iconic locations that epitomize Shenzhen’s growth and modernity.

The six members of a Hungarian media delegation react with delight while they try out an autonomous photography device at the Shenzhen Women and Children’s Building in Futian District yesterday. 

Their itinerary includes the Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall, the Shenzhen Women & Children’s Building, the Gangxia North transportation hub, the Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, the Qianhai International Block, and companies such as BYD, Mindray, and LAiPIC.

At the Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall, Brém-Nagy Márton, from the newspaper Magyar Hírlap, expressed his admiration for the city’s transformation.

The Hungarian reporters take a visit to the Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall.

The Hungarian reporters visit the Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall.

The Hungarian reporters take photos at the Shenzhen Women & Children’s Building.

Butterfly specimens on display are introduced to visitors.

“The exhibition is a mesmerizing journey through time, capturing the essence of Shenzhen’s rise from a small fishing village to a modern metropolis in just 40 years,” he said, emphasizing the importance of preserving such history for future generations.

Bereznay István, from the Hungarian news website Index.hu, was equally impressed, describing the exhibition as “majestic.”

Enzsöl Enikö, an associate editor with Hungarian media outlet Hungry Today, praised the Shenzhen Women & Children’s Building for providing a nurturing environment for children and supporting working mothers.

The Hungarian reporters pose for a group photo with a Metro staffer during a visit to the Gangxia North transportation hub in Futian District yesterday.

At the Gangxia North transportation hub, Dávid Bencsik, editor-in-chief of the weekly Magyar Demokrata, marveled at the station’s design and atmosphere. “It’s more than just a transportation hub — it’s a work of art that you want to experience,” he said.

One of the Hungarian reporters highly praise for the Gangxia North transportation hub.

According to Bencsik, although it’s his first time in Shenzhen, he was struck by its energy and forward-thinking nature. He noted the city’s commitment to creating a livable and innovative environment, a testament to the vision of its leaders since the beginning of reform and opening up in 1978.