Hong Kong economist Liang Haiming: Shatoujiao can become the first region of the development of the metropolitan area in northern Hong Kong

Author:Yangcheng Evening News Yangche Time:2022.08.25

Text/Yangcheng Evening News all -media reporter Lin Yuan

The centuries -old trees that are vigorous and spanning the two places on the Zhongying Street are reminiscent of the interconnection of the centuries of wind and rain and the Shatoujiao Shenzhen -Hong Kong in the past. Along with the implementation of the implementation of the implementation of the construction of the Shatoujiao Shenzhen International Tourism Consumer Cooperation Zone (2022-2025) ", the" cooperation zone "led by the Shatoujiao area (including Zhongying Street) as the core area is about to be rejuvenated. New vitality. At the same time, Hong Kong is promoting the construction of the northern metropolitan area. The Shatoujiao Wharf, located in the restricted area of the Hong Kong border, is also open in June this year to cooperate with the development of the northern metropolitan area.

What are the unique advantages of Yantian to connect with "North Hong Kong"; what new opportunities will the two places usher in the construction of the "cooperative zone"? A reporter from Yangcheng Evening News interviewed Liang Haiming of Hong Kong economists and Dean of the Silk Road Zhigu Research Institute.

Outstanding advantage

Ecological recreation tourism resources are rich

Earlier, Liang Haiming had publicly wrote an analysis that Shenzhen's connection and role in the development of the "northern metropolitan area" in Hong Kong. Putting the gaze to Shenzhen Yantian District, which is accelerating the construction of the "Shatoujiao Shenzhen -Hong Kong International Tourism Consumer Cooperation Zone". Liang Haiming believes that Yantian District and "Hong Kong North" both have rich natural, humanities and tourism resources. Continuous ecological recreation and tourism opportunities provide green tourism infrastructure facilities to enrich the choice of leisure life of residents of the two places.

The newly opened Shatoujiao terminal is intended to cooperate with the development of the northern metropolitan area, promote the development of the tourism development of Shatoujiao and the Northeast Territories, and promote the characteristic culture of the district. "With the development of the northern metropolitan area, this area will form Dapeng Bay / Yinzhoutang ecological recreational tourism circle with Yantian and other places." Liang Haiming said.

Liang Haiming pointed out that the development of "green tourism" is promising. "Green tourism is a specific tourism model that aims to reduce the impact of passengers on natural scenic spots and cooperate with the long -term conservation of the natural environment. In Hong Kong, green tourism is government tourism. One of the development goals of industry strategies. Hong Kong's green tourist attractions have gradually become a favorite tourist spot for tourists visiting Hong Kong. "According to the Hong Kong Travel Development Bureau, 11%of the long -distance market overnight passengers visited green tourist attractions, such as the countryside Parks, hiking trails and beaches have increased compared with previous years, which has greatly promoted Hong Kong's economy.

Liang Haiming introduced that with the rise of environmental protection awareness in recent years, green tourism has gradually become a global trend. According to a survey of Booking.com, a global online booking brand, 72%of global passengers agree with green tourism and save the beautiful earth for the next generation The importance of the environment.

Historical accumulation

The people's hearts of cooperation between the two places

The Shenzhen -Hong Kong cooperation in the Shatoujiao area has a long history and emotional accumulation in the historical dimension. With water, there are no interoperability in the past, and there are still many traces to this day.

According to Liang Haiming, according to the public historical information, the Shatoujiao Market was a market with frequent merchants during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, and it was also one of the channels connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong. In the 1980s, when the Mainland opened reforms and the rapid development of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, Zhongying Street became a lot of tourist hotspots in Hong Kong and learned about Hong Kong's tourism hotspots, attracting a large number of mainland tourists, and also made Zhongying Street unprecedentedly prosperous. "The rapid development of the Mainland has driven the development of Zhongying Street, and the residents of Hong Kong have also been affordable. Over the years, there have been voices in the northern part of the New Territories in Hong Kong." Liang Haiming said.

Liang Haiming introduced that he had also played in the Hong Kong area of Shatoujiao. "There are 7 Hakka villages in the Hong Kong area of Shatoujiao, and the Hakka traditional residential buildings are also preserved, and some have been changed to homestays. There are many traditional Hakka traditional foods to eat. "He believes that Shatoujiao has retained the traditional cultural style of Hakka villages and markets, has a beautiful natural environment, has a historical and cultural value of witnessing the development of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and has great development potential. Moreover, residents in Shatoujiao District have long -term frequent exchanges and close cooperation with Shenzhen residents, and have a good foundation for cooperation.

"This area has good conditions, which can become a pioneering area for development in northern Hong Kong's metropolitan areas, and become a new Hong Kong Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen -Shenzhen cooperation demonstration area that develops green tourism and takes into account the long -term conservation of humanities and natural resources." Liang Haiming said.

Pilot first

New opportunities and new growth points superimposed

At present, Shenzhen is accelerating the construction of the "Shenzhen -Hong Kong Port Economic Belt", and Luohu District, Futian District, Nanshan District, and Yantian District, which are connected to the port with Hong Kong, have also introduced or issued the "Shenzhen -Hong Kong Port Economic Belt" related planning related plans. Essence Liang Haiming believes that the "Shenzhen -Hong Kong Port Economic Belt" will be expected to become the Hong Kong version of the "Qianhai" and rise to a national strategy.

With the advancement of Yantian District to build the "Sha Tau Kokang International Tourism Consumer Cooperation Zone", Yantian District has exerted its unique advantages and is expected to usher in a new growth point. Liang Haiming analyzed that green tourism brings more economic benefits than ordinary tourism projects. "For example, Australia with a large number of natural views, its development of green tourism has benefited from official data. According to official data, travelers participating in natural environment tourism activities, The consumption of each journey is also 53%higher than the general tourist. Because green tourism generally emphasizes experience, it is relatively long, and the building is more green building, the cost is high, so the charges are relatively high. These can be referred to. These can be referred to. Go to Africa to watch animal migration and outdoor experience. "Liang Haiming believes that green tourism can bring more income to aviation, hotel, tourism, and retail industry After the establishment of the circle, it will inject strong vitality into the green tourism market of Shenzhen and the entire Greater Bay Area. Not only that, the construction of smart ports and smart customs clearance will also bring new opportunities. "At present, there are multiple ports in Shenzhen. The Shatou Kok Port is a relatively small number of customs clearance, but this also brings more convenience and opportunities for transformation and pilot." Liang Haiming suggested that the Shatou Kok Port took the lead in creating a iconic new port. Human face recognition, the Internet of Things, big data, AI and other technologies, as well as cross -border data sharing in the two places, provide new, intelligent and efficient smart customs clearance models for passengers and goods to further improve the efficiency of port customs clearance and reduce regulatory supervision Costs to attract more factors to gather and flow here. "After the pilot is successful, this experience can also be promoted to other ports in the Guangdong -Hong Kong -Macao Greater Bay Area. Building the most intelligent and convenient first -class port can maximize the elements between the Shenzhen -Hong Kong and Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area. Convenience, "Liang Haiming said.