Video: Out of the blue sea

Zhanjiang is a fast rising forest of high-rise buildings attended by flocks of construction cranes.

Encompassing more than 13 thousand square kilometers, with a population of almost 8 million, and boasting 143 islands, the city has many charms that extend far and wide beyond its center.

A peninsula blessed with deep-water channels, and perfect for modern shipping. It is a place where ancient rituals weave seamlessly with modern lifestyles. The past and the present move in tandem towards a future filled with possibilities.