In February 2023, the Shenzhen municipal government recognized three blocks in Cuizhu, Dongmen, and Guiyuan of Luohu as among the first internationalized blocks in the city.

The blocks in Cuizhu and Dongmen were evaluated as internationalized commerce, culture, and tourism blocks, while the block in Guiyuan was listed as an internationalized commercial exchange block.

Shops, industries, and companies in these blocks are defined as dynamic and modern. Moreover, the blocks' management by grassroots authorities and the services and public goods provided to residents meet international standards.

Cuizhu Subdistrict: International Commercial, Cultural and Tourism Block 

Cuizhu Subdistrict boasts a reception hall for foreign-related services, where foreigners can consult about policies, get more involved with communities and engage in international cultural activities, thus feeling like being at home. 

The Cuizhu Subdistrict international block will provide foreigners with a comfortable living environment and friendly life services so that they can connect with communities and learn about the local culture. Mr. Don from America said that he enjoys life in Luohu. He expressed his gratitude to the staff who helped explain the city's various policies and gave him suggestions. 

The Cuizhu Subdistrict will build more international blocks by improving services, upgrading infrastructure, and hosting featured activities. The Shuibei service center features functional rooms like reading rooms, gyms, and shared office space. The service center’s staff is able to provide services and help explain policies to foreigners. More signs will be established in public areas, and more cultural activities related to gold and jewelry will be held by utilizing the resources of local jewelry enterprises.

Guiyuan Subdistrict: International Commercial Exchange Block 

Guiyuan Subdistrict has been improving its ability to provide international talent services by enhancing personnel exchange and organizing talent activities. It also established the Luohu District International Talent Service Center, rolled out ten measures on international talent innovation and entrepreneurship services, initiated Shenzhen's first international talent services association, as well as hosted the first Luohu International Block Talent Festival. 

By developing the financial industry, headquarters, advanced business, and tourism industry, Guiyuan Subdistrict has built an international commerce exchange block. Located in the highly developed area of the Luohu District, Guiyuan Subdistrict has more than 1,200 foreigners and more than 200 foreign-invested enterprises with profound international culture. 

Guiyuan Substrict will be renovated, and its MIXC Shenzhen commercial area will be expanded to gather financial and commercial industries and build a number of world-class landmarks that represent the image of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. By doing so, the subdistrict aims to unleash the vitality of Luohu District and present itself as the district’s reception hall.

Meanwhile, Guiyuan Subdistrict have prioritized its services and continues to improve governmental services for foreigners. Xinwei community, where many foreigners live, opened a specialized service window for foreigners and established service platforms for foreigners to apply for licenses and for consultation. Upholding a philosophy of openness, inclusiveness, diversity, and shared benefits, Guiyuan Subdistrict provides more than 20 service items under two major categories and strives to provide services in a specific and friendly way. Services are provided in both Chinese and English, with staff receiving English training to improve foreigners' service experience. 

Guiyuan Subdistrict has utilized the Luohu District's and Shenzhen's resources to build various international blocks, including a cultural and tourism walking street as well as various popular tourism spots. The traffic infrastructure of the Guiyuan Subdistrict will be improved, and a service chain for the international community will be established so as to help build high-quality and livable international blocks. 

Guiyuan Subdistrict has utilized the Luohu District's and Shenzhen's resources to build various international blocks, including a cultural and tourism walking street as well as various popular tourism spots. The traffic infrastructure of the Guiyuan Subdistrict will be improved, and a service chain for the international community will be established so as to help build high-quality and livable international blocks. 

Dongmen Subdistrict: International Commercial, Cultural and Tourism Block

"In Dongmen Subdistrict, I can experience Luohu District's local life and relax in advanced shopping centers," says Lin Mengdong, a Malaysian Chinese who has lived in Dongmen Subdistrict for nine years. Lin is attracted to Dongmen Subdistrict's commercial centers and its profound history, seeing it as her second hometown. 

Focusing on improving public and talent services, Dongmen Subdistrict has summarized all of its public services infrastructure and facilities, made an English brochure for said services, and established over 50 streets, scenic spots, and traffic signs. 

In public services venues, including the government service hall, foreigners can apply for licenses for entry and exit, residence, and work permits. At the Dongmen Subway Station, there are three government service machines that provide 219 service items in total. 

As a symbol of cultural and tourism consumption in Shenzhen, Dongmen Subdisctrict has a distinctive local culture. Recognized as an international business and tourism block, Dongmen Subdisctrict aims to become a top-level commercial district with international influence and an international fashion street that integrates commerce and tourism. 

Dongmen Subdistrict is integrating the resources of surrounding commerce, tourism, culture, residence, education, and recreation. The area is taking a pioneering role in renovating existing commercial areas, revitalizing cultural facilities, promoting cross-border consumption cooperation, and enhancing its consumption environment. Dongmen Pedestrian Street will be built into a cross-border tourism and consumption cooperation area that caters to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.