第一章：发现深圳——地图上的小点 / Chapter 1: Finding Shenzhen – The Tiny Dot on the Map

小朋友们，你们知道吗？在世界地图上，有一个曾经不起眼的小点，如今却成了闪耀的明星——那就是深圳！它就像一颗被施了魔法的种子，从一个小渔村长成了繁华的大都市。今天，我们就一起来玩一个“地图寻宝”游戏，亲手揭开深圳变身的神秘面纱。准备好了吗？让我们从地图上的那个小点出发，开启一场穿越时空的探险吧！

Hey kids, did you know that on the world map, there’s a once-insignificant tiny dot that has now become a shining star? That’s Shenzhen! It’s like a magical seed that grew from a small fishing village into a bustling megacity. Today, let’s play a “Map Treasure Hunt” game together and uncover the mystery of Shenzhen’s transformation. Ready? Let’s start our time-traveling adventure from that tiny dot on the map!

首先，请拿出你的世界地图（或者打开平板电脑的地图应用）。我们要像小侦探一样，一步步找到深圳的藏身之处。第一步：找到庞大的亚洲大陆——它在地图的东部，像一只昂首挺胸的巨鸟。第二步：在亚洲的东部，找到像一只大公鸡形状的中国。第三步：在中国的南部，找到广东省，它像一只展翅的蝴蝶，翅膀轻轻搭在南海之上。第四步：在广东省的南部，靠近香港的地方，有一个小小的标记，那就是深圳！看，它在地图上只有一个点那么大，但就是这个点，后来发生了不可思议的变化。

First, please take out your world map (or open the map app on your tablet). We’re going to be little detectives and find Shenzhen step by step. Step 1: Find the huge continent of Asia—it’s in the east of the map, looking like a proud giant bird. Step 2: In eastern Asia, locate China, which resembles a rooster with its head held high. Step 3: In southern China, find Guangdong Province—it looks like a butterfly spreading its wings over the South China Sea. Step 4: In southern Guangdong, near Hong Kong, there’s a tiny mark—that’s Shenzhen! See, it’s just a tiny dot on the map, but that dot later underwent an incredible transformation.

现在，让我们把镜头拉近，看看1979年之前的深圳到底是什么样子。那时候，深圳还不叫“深圳”，它的名字是“宝安”——意思是“宝地安宁”。这里没有高楼大厦，没有拥挤的街道，只有一片片绿油油的稻田、静静流淌的小河、星星点点的渔村，以及简朴的村庄。人们主要以种田和打鱼为生。清晨，公鸡在村口打鸣，农民伯伯扛着锄头走向田地；傍晚，渔船满载着鱼儿归来，孩子们在田埂上追逐嬉戏。生活简单而宁静，就像一首舒缓的田园诗。

Now, let’s zoom in and see what Shenzhen was really like before 1979. At that time, Shenzhen wasn’t even called “Shenzhen”; its name was “Bao’an,” which means “treasure and peace.” There were no skyscrapers, no crowded streets—only patches of green rice fields, quietly flowing rivers, scattered fishing villages, and simple rural homes. People made a living mainly by farming and fishing. At dawn, roosters crowed at the village entrance, and farmers carried hoes to the fields; at dusk, fishing boats returned loaded with fish, and children chased each other along the ridges. Life was simple and peaceful, like a soothing pastoral poem.

为了让你更真切地感受那个年代，我们来看一些老照片。图1.1拍摄于1978年的深圳南头，你可以看到：大片稻田一直延伸到 horizon，田里有几位农民正在插秧，他们的草帽在阳光下闪闪发亮。不远处，几栋低矮的泥砖房冒着炊烟，屋前有老黄牛在吃草。照片的角落，停着一艘小木船，可能是渔民用来捕鱼的。整个画面安静而朴素，仿佛时间在这里放慢了脚步。

To help you feel that era more vividly, let’s look at some old photos. Photo 1.1, taken in 1978 in Nantou, Shenzhen, shows: vast rice fields stretching to the horizon, with a few farmers transplanting rice seedlings, their straw hats glistening in the sun. Not far away, several low mud-brick houses puffing smoke, with old oxen grazing in front. In the corner of the photo, a small wooden boat is docked—probably used by fishermen. The whole scene is quiet and simple, as if time had slowed down here.

再看图1.2，这是1979年罗湖桥头的景象。罗湖桥是连接深圳和香港的一座桥，但那时桥上只有稀稀拉拉的几辆自行车和行人。桥的这边，是几栋两层的小楼，周围是农田和菜地；桥的那边，是香港已经繁华的区域，高楼林立。这种鲜明的对比，就像两个世界的交界：一边是宁静的乡村，一边是忙碌的城市。

Now look at Photo 1.2, which shows the Lo Wu Bridge area in 1979. Lo Wu Bridge connected Shenzhen and Hong Kong, but back then, only a few bicycles and pedestrians crossed it. On this side of the bridge, there were a couple of two-story buildings surrounded by fields and vegetable plots; on the other side, Hong Kong’s already bustling area with skyscrapers. This stark contrast was like a border between two worlds: one side peaceful countryside, the other a busy city.

这些老照片里，你还能发现许多有趣的细节：孩子们穿着带补丁的衣服，在泥地里玩耍；妇女们在河边洗衣服，棒槌声此起彼伏；小卖部只有一个柜台，卖着糖果和火柴。那时没有手机、没有网络，但人们的笑容很真实，邻里之间像一家人一样互相帮助。

In these old photos, you can also spot many interesting details: children wearing patched clothes playing in the mud; women washing clothes by the river, the sound of wooden clubs echoing; a small shop with just a counter selling candy and matches. There were no cell phones or internet back then, but people’s smiles were genuine, and neighbors helped each other like family.

那么，1979年到底发生了什么，让深圳发生了翻天覆地的变化呢？这要提到一位重要的爷爷——邓小平爷爷。他提出了一个伟大的想法：在中国南部设立一个“经济特区”，就像一块“试验田”，专门尝试新的经济政策，吸引外来投资和技术。深圳被选为第一个经济特区！从那时起，大批建设者从全国各地涌来，他们带着梦想和汗水，开始在这里盖楼房、修道路、建工厂。深圳的名字也从“宝安”改成了“深圳”，其中“圳”是田间小路的意思，寓意着从田野中走出的一条发展之路。

So, what exactly happened in 1979 that triggered Shenzhen’s dramatic change? That leads us to an important grandpa—Deng Xiaoping. He put forward a great idea: establish an “economic special zone” in southern China, like a “test field” to try new economic policies and attract foreign investment and technology. Shenzhen was chosen as the first special zone! From then on, waves of builders from all over the country poured in, bringing dreams and sweat to construct buildings, roads, and factories. The name changed from “Bao’an” to “Shenzhen,” where “zhen” means a path through fields, symbolizing a development road emerging from the countryside.

短短几十年，深圳就像一颗被施了魔法的高速种子，疯狂生长。过去一望无际的稻田，如今被摩天大楼取代；过去的小渔船，变成了穿梭在地下的地铁和空中的飞机；过去泥泞的村道，变成了宽阔的马路和跨海大桥。让我们用对比图来直观感受这种变化。图1.3展示了同一地点——深圳罗湖的今昔对比：左边是1980年的景象，只有低矮的房屋和农田；右边是2023年的景象，平安金融中心等高楼直插云霄，街道上车水马龙，霓虹灯闪烁。这种变化速度，在人类城市史上都极为罕见！

In just a few decades, Shenzhen grew like a magical fast-growing seed. The endless rice fields of the past are now replaced by skyscrapers; the small fishing boats have become underground subways and airplanes in the sky; the muddy village paths have turned into wide roads and sea-crossing bridges. Let’s use comparison images to feel this change vividly. Image 1.3 shows a before-and-after of the same location—Luohu, Shenzhen: on the left is the 1980 scene with only low houses and fields; on the right is the 2023 scene with the Ping An Finance Centre and other skyscrapers towering into the clouds, busy streets, and twinkling neon lights. The speed of this change is extremely rare in the history of human cities!

数字会说话：1979年，深圳的人口大约只有30万，就像一个小镇的规模；而今天，深圳的常住人口超过1700万，比很多国家的人口还多！1979年，深圳的GDP（国内生产总值）几乎可以忽略不计；2023年，深圳的GDP超过了3万亿元人民币，相当于一个中等省份的经济总量。从“小渔村”到“大都市”，深圳只用了四十多年，这简直是现实版的“奇迹”！

Numbers tell the story: In 1979, Shenzhen’s population was only about 300,000—the size of a small town; today, Shenzhen’s permanent population exceeds 17 million, more than many countries! In 1979, Shenzhen’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) was almost negligible; in 2023, Shenzhen’s GDP surpassed 3 trillion yuan, equivalent to the economic output of a medium-sized province. From “fishing village” to “megacity,” Shenzhen achieved this in just over forty years—a real-life “miracle”!

现在，轮到你们动手啦！本章的任务是：绘制你心中的“过去深圳”与“现在深圳”对比图。这不仅仅是一幅画，更是你与历史对话的方式。通过画笔，你可以重现那个宁静的渔村，也可以描绘那个璀璨的未来。准备好了吗？我们一步一步来。

Now, it’s your turn to get hands-on! The task of this chapter is: draw your own “Past Shenzhen vs. Present Shenzhen” comparison image. This isn’t just a drawing; it’s your way of talking to history. With your paintbrush, you can recreate that peaceful fishing village or portray that brilliant future. Ready? Let’s take it step by step.

第一步：收集灵感 找一些深圳的老照片和现在的照片作为参考。你可以去图书馆找历史书籍，或者在网上搜索“深圳老照片 1979”“深圳现在航拍”。注意观察照片里的细节：过去的建筑、交通工具、人们的穿着；现在的建筑、街道、绿化。如果你有机会去深圳，一定要去历史博物馆（如深圳博物馆）看看真实的文物和影像。

Step 1: Gather Inspiration Look for some old and current photos of Shenzhen for reference. You can find history books at the library or search online for “Shenzhen old photos 1979” and “Shenzhen aerial view today.” Pay attention to details: old buildings, transportation, people’s clothing; current buildings, streets, greenery. If you have a chance to visit Shenzhen, be sure to go to the history museum (like the Shenzhen Museum) to see real artifacts and videos.

第二步：画出“过去深圳” 拿出一张大纸，分成左右两半。左边画1979年以前的深圳。想一想：稻田是什么颜色的？渔船是什么样子的？村庄的房子是平顶还是尖顶？人们穿什么衣服？你可以画几个场景：农民在田里插秧，渔夫在船上撒网，孩子们在村口跳房子。别忘了加上自然元素：小鸟、树木、小河。颜色可以偏黄、绿、 brown，显得朴实。

Step 2: Draw “Past Shenzhen” Take a large sheet of paper and divide it into left and right halves. On the left, draw Shenzhen before 1979. Think: what color were the rice fields? What did the fishing boats look like? Were the village houses flat