
Nan’ao will host a series of cultural, music and outdoor activities during the National Day holiday from Oct. 1 to 7.
The first Nan’ao Egong Bay Paddleboard Carnival was held recently at Egong Bay in Dapeng, attracting 60 water sports enthusiasts and marking the start of Nan’ao’s 2026 outdoor sports season.
Somi Farm, a new Moomin-themed rural leisure destination next to Dapeng Fortress, will open on Sept. 25, combining Nordic storybook elements with farmland, flower fields and family activities.
The six hubs will focus on different activities, including hiking, cycling, paddleboarding, sailing, surfing, diving and recreational fishing.
New night cruises will be launched from Nan’ao’s Moon Bay in Dapeng during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, offering visitors a new way to explore the city’s coastline.
A growing group of entrepreneurs and cultural practitioners is bringing new businesses and ideas to Dapeng Fortress, creating a new community of shop owners who are helping reshape life in the historic district.
A community in Dapeng is expanding its neighborhood services from lending tools to sharing skills, launching a volunteer-run workshop to help residents solve everyday problems.
The programs were held at three nature education centers in Dongchong, Baguang and Nan'ao. The activities combined outdoor exploration, environmental education and family experiences.
By 2030, all navigable docks on the peninsula are expected to have shore power facilities, along with 200 new public yacht berths and 150 charging facilities for electric boats. The area is expected to have 400 registered electric boats and 1,000 yachts, generating 80,000 electric-boat trips annually and serving about 960,000 visitors per year.
Dapeng recently hosted a cultural performance showcasing Dongshan Fishing Songs, a local form of intangible cultural heritage, bringing traditional maritime culture to life in a coastal tourism setting.