Welcome to China's Silicon Valley: Spectacular pictures show the dazzling neon lights at Huaqiangbei - the world's largest electronics market

  • Stunning photographs show inside China's electronics market in Shenzhen, southern China
  • Huaqiangbei market is said to be one of the world's largest electronics market
  • It is known for making both imitation products and innovative new designs

By SOPHIE WILLIAMS FOR MAILONLINE

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Stunning photographs show life inside one of the biggest electronics market in the world. 

The Huaqiangbei market in Shenzhen is filled with small alleyways each filled with booths selling hi-tech equipment. 

It's thought that for those wishing to create the latest tech, Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei Road is the place to go. 

The Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei District in China which is decked with neon lights as far as the eye can see

The Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei District in China which is decked with neon lights as far as the eye can see

After dark, the lights remain but the customers and workers disappear until the cycle starts the following morning

After dark, the lights remain but the customers and workers disappear until the cycle starts the following morning

These stunning photographs shed a neon light on one of the biggest electronics market in the world
Signs fill the street in China's Silicon Valley

Bright lights: These stunning photographs shed a neon light on one of the biggest electronics market in the world

The cyberpunk-themed pictures of China's answer to Silicon Valley capture futuristic Blade Runner-like scenes

The cyberpunk-themed pictures of China's answer to Silicon Valley capture futuristic Blade Runner-like scenes

This photo taken on April 22, 2015 shows people selling goods at a shop in the Huaqiangbei electronics market

This photo taken on April 22, 2015 shows people selling goods at a shop in the Huaqiangbei electronics market

These stunning photographs show scenes from Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei market dubbed China's Silicon Valley. 

The market is located on Huaqiangbei Road and is made up of smaller buildings and markets. The largest on the street is Yuanwang which houses some 3.2 million square feet of retail space. It's thought that over 100,000 people visit the site every day, according to engadget.  

Southern metropolis: Shenzhen is located just across the border from Hong Kong and is known for its hi-tech goods

Southern metropolis: Shenzhen is located just across the border from Hong Kong and is known for its hi-tech goods

According to the photographer, a lot of the images were shot from hard to reach destinations
Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei District in China which is decked with neon lights as far as the eye can see

Impressive pictures: According to the photographer, a lot of the images were shot from hard to reach destinations

A busy shopping area: People walk along Huaqiangbei Commercial Street in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen

A busy shopping area: People walk along Huaqiangbei Commercial Street in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen

Shopping heaven: The market is also the place to find cheaper versions of items such as GoPros and iPhones

Shopping heaven: The market is also the place to find cheaper versions of items such as GoPros and iPhones

Those wishing to get the best tech products can find hoverboards, and electric instruments to mobile phone parts. 

It's also the place to find cheaper versions of items such as GoPros and iPhones. 

Bright lights: These stunning photographs shed a neon light on one of the biggest electronics market in the world

Bright lights: These stunning photographs shed a neon light on one of the biggest electronics market in the world

Rows and rows of businesses operate inside the Huaqiangbei electronics market in Shenzhen, China

Rows and rows of businesses operate inside the Huaqiangbei electronics market in Shenzhen, China

London-based graphic designer Marcus Wendt, 34, said: "A lot of these were shot in difficult to access locations'

London-based graphic designer Marcus Wendt, 34, said: "A lot of these were shot in difficult to access locations'

This photo taken on April 22, 2015 shows people selling goods at a shop in the Huaqiangbei electronics market in Shenzhen

This photo taken on April 22, 2015 shows people selling goods at a shop in the Huaqiangbei electronics market in Shenzhen

While the market is often associated with copycats, it's also a place where entrepreneurs look to build the next big gadget

While the market is often associated with copycats, it's also a place where entrepreneurs look to build the next big gadget

Richard Windsor, founder of independent research company Radio Free Mobile told the FT: 'It makes much cheaper cameras that are just as good and drones that are better.' 

While the market is often associated with copycats, it's also a place where entrepreneurs look to build the next big gadget that will attract the attention of the globe's tech scene.  

Electronic products as far as the eye can see: People can be seen fixing gadgets and selling products in one section

Electronic products as far as the eye can see: People can be seen fixing gadgets and selling products in one section

Major transformation: Shenzhen, once a fishing village is now the tech hub known as China's Silicon Valley

Major transformation: Shenzhen, once a fishing village is now the tech hub known as China's Silicon Valley

Shenzhen has drastically changed from a small fishing village to a giant southern metropolis dubbed Silicon Valley

Shenzhen has drastically changed from a small fishing village to a giant southern metropolis dubbed Silicon Valley

Customers wander and people sell goods inside the electronics market in Shenzhen, China

Customers wander and people sell goods inside the electronics market in Shenzhen, China

According to Wired , the market is largely made up of 80s office towers and in most cases the first three storeys of the buildings are a shopping mall

According to Wired , the market is largely made up of 80s office towers and in most cases the first three storeys of the buildings are a shopping mall

London-based graphic designer Marcus Wendt,34, took the images and said: 'A lot of these were shot in difficult to access locations, for example semi-private car parks and back alleys.' 

Shenzhen, once a fishing village is now the tech hub known as China's Silicon Valley.        

According to Wired, the market is largely made up of 80s office towers and in most cases the first three storeys of the buildings are a shopping mall. While the ground floor is made up of hundreds of tiny booths crammed with semiconductors, capacitors, microchips and fuses.' 

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