Nan’ao on the Dapeng Peninsula has received international recognition at the 13th International Cittaslow Assembly held in Italy, winning the Agricultural, Touristic and Artisan Award.
The firefly viewing season from April to June has become a major draw for tourists to the Xichong International Dark Sky Community, helping drive local cultural and tourism consumption. The area has received more than 900,000 visitors so far this year.
Braving the rain and waves, Shenzhen's one and only marine dragon boat race kicked off at Moon Bay in Nan'ao, Dapeng Bay Area on June 18.
The Dapeng Peninsula welcomed 350,000 visitors over the holiday, with tourism revenue rising 8.92% year on year, according to local data.
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Offshore Dragon Boat Race was held June 18-19 at Moon Bay in Nan'ao, Dapeng, bringing together 30 teams from across the Greater Bay Area and the Asia-Pacific region for two days of competition and cultural celebrations.
Recently, the newly opened Visitor Service Center of the Shenzhen Dapeng Peninsula Tourist Resort (Shuitousha–Moon Bay Area) hosted its first family-friendly nature workshop, drawing 10 families to participate in a hands-on craft experience.
The volunteer team has expanded from seven members to 56 core participants over the past five years. Together, they have completed more than 530 night dives and logged over 1,060 hours of underwater observation, creating Shenzhen’s first coral spawning database. The records now cover the spawning behavior of 12 coral species in local waters.
Children in Shenzhen recently got an up-close look at coral reefs and microscopic marine life at the Dream Aquarium during a hands-on science outreach event.
A sea urchin culinary competition concluded on June 3 in Nan’ao, Dapeng, showcasing the region’s signature sea urchin delicacies and culinary innovation.
Dapeng recently conducted its fifth English volunteer training session aimed at enhancing the international service skills of tourism workers and volunteers. More than 60 participants from hotels, homestays, and scenic spots attended.
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