
Shenzhen East Bus Group has launched a new holiday bus line that offers direct shuttles from the city’s downtown to the dreamy Dongchong area in Dapeng New District's Nao’ao Subdistrict, which is famous for its stunning “glass sea.” The Dongchong Coastal Holiday Line (PJ55) allows visitors to skip the hassle of transfers and reach the crystal-clear coastline in just one convenient ride.
Shenzhen plans to introduce a regulation governing the construction and management of leisure cycling paths, as well as to specify speed limits for cyclists on these paths, in order to create a safe, orderly, comfortable, and civilized cycling environment. The city's urban management bureau is now soliciting public opinion on a draft regulation.
Construction on the LEGOLAND Shenzhen Resort in Dapeng New District has progressed with the completion of the roof of its largest building — Legoland Creativity World. Of the resort's planned 81 buildings, 57 are under construction. Of those, 38 have already been capped, according to a Shenzhen Special Zone Daily report recently.
Shenzhen residents can now take a bus to travel between Yijing Metro Station in Luohu District and Guanhu in Dapeng New District, as Shenzhen Bus Group has announced the launch of the new bus route T189.
Dapeng New District is set to get its first Metro connection as Phase III of Shenzhen Metro Line 8 moves closer to completion, the iDapeng WeChat account announced recently.
Phase I of the Dapeng Bay Marine Test Field — Tuyang Open-sea Test Zone will begin trial operations July 15, the iDapeng WeChat account announced recently.
A new eco-friendly cycling path in the Xichong International Dark Sky Community was unveiled June 28, Nan’ao’s first such trail. A cycling event was held to celebrate its launch, with over 100 cycling enthusiasts and tourists gathering at Xichong Beach No. 1 to become the first to experience the scenic 15-kilometer route.
China’s first-ever open-water marathon swimming competition during the 15th National Games will take place on Nov. 5 and 6 at Nan’ao’s Juediaosha Beach in Dapeng New District. Over 100 athletes will brave the waves in this ecological gem known as the “glass sea,” marking a milestone in the 66-year history of the Games.
The Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province has unveiled 16 ecological tourism itineraries, each highlighting unique natural and cultural elements across 16 cities. Let’s explore the Dapeng itinerary, which mainly features coastal promenades and beaches —ideal for a relaxing getaway: Dongchong and Xichong — Yangmeikeng — Observatory Coastal Boardwalk — Jiaochangwei.
A wild species new to Shenzhen was recently discovered on a coastal hill in Dapeng New District during a biodiversity survey conducted by the Dapeng Administration of the Shenzhen Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau. The species, Gmelina hainanensis, is on level 2 of the State protection list.