At the Dapeng New District Global Investment Promotion Conference on Nov. 30, agreements were reached on six significant industrial projects, collectively representing an intended investment of 3.9 billion yuan (US$544.83 million).

These projects span various sectors such as culture, tourism, night economy, and marine biology. The district successfully secured projects, including with InterContinental Hotels Group PLC and SF Express, both global Fortune 500 enterprises.

The Dapeng New District Global Investment Promotion Conference was held Nov. 30 in Nan’ao Subdistrict in Dapeng New District. Photo from sznews.com

One of the highlighted initiatives includes the assembling of a team led by Dr. Xu Jianjun, chief scientist of the Dapeng national marine ranching industrial demonstration base. The base is tasked with establishing a comprehensive center, two laboratories, and two industrial demonstration bases.

With a strategic vision to evolve into a world-class coastal ecology tourism resort, Dapeng is intensifying its efforts to develop an exceptional tourism area. Statistics reveal a remarkable increase in tourism activity, with the new district witnessing 14.41 million passenger trips from January to October of this year, marking a 21.15% year-on-year rise and generating a tourism revenue totaling 8.3 billion yuan, reflecting a considerable 38.19% surge.

The project-signing ceremony.

Huang Mingzheng, party chief of Dapeng's Nan’ao Subdistrict, emphasized the district's strengths, citing its possession of several renowned intellectual properties. Additionally, he highlighted the ongoing establishment of the world's largest LEGOLAND resort and the successful development of the city's initial national marine ranching demonstration zone. With available land for development spanning 11 square kilometers and a marine area covering over 200 square kilometers, Dapeng stands as one of Shenzhen's most promising areas for investment.

Siegfried Boerst, general manager of the LEGOLAND Shenzhen Resort, conveyed his message through a video, expressing Nan’ao's allure as a vibrant tourism destination enriched with abundant marine and cultural resources. Boerst also acknowledged the extensive support provided by the government, emphasizing the convenient transportation and expansive market that facilitate the project's success.

Siegfried Boerst, general manager of the LEGOLAND Shenzhen Resort, conveys his message through a video.