Shenzhen’s only maritime dragon boat race was once again held at Moon Bay in Nan’ao, Dapeng New District. Drawing participants from seasoned veterans to enthusiastic newcomers, the 2025 Greater Bay Area (Nan’ao, Shenzhen) Maritime Dragon Boat Race kicked off today. Over the two-day competition, a total of 29 teams will compete fiercely on 500-meter courses.
The Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner. As an important ritual of the festival, the dragon boat races promise an exhilarating blend of tradition, sport, and community spirit. Scheduled to take place along the scenic waterways of Shenzhen, the annual events will gather top dragon boat teams competing amid the vibrant cultural festivities.
From May to July is the best season to observe fireflies at Xichong International Dark Sky Community in Dapeng New District. According to the Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory, firefly numbers are significantly higher this year compared to last year. So, mark your calendar and head to Xichong for a magical night with these glowing wonders.
Summer is often associated with beaches and water sports. With the arrival of the first solar term of summer on May 5, many Shenzhen residents are planning their weekend escapes at the city’s eastern beaches. Recently, Shenzhen Eastern Bus Group launched two new bus routes serving Xichong Beach and Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory.
You don’t have to wait until autumn to witness breathtaking brown and red foliage scenes. Along the Dongchong River near its estuary on the Dapeng Peninsula, dense mangroves showcase a rich palette of colors — red, yellow, brown, and bluish-green — rivaling the beauty of famed autumn bald cypresses in Shenzhen.
More than 160 years after Gregor Mendel laid the foundations of modern genetics using garden peas, scientists from Shenzhen have finally decoded the complete genetic basis of the seven traits he studied, thereby resolving a question that has puzzled researchers for generations.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s drive to enhance its international tourism competitiveness has taken a decisive step forward with the launch of the 2-billion-yuan (US$276.4 million) Longqi Bay Integrated Resort project in Dapeng New District.
Engineers in Shenzhen have completed a key section of the city’s expanding Metro network, setting a national record for the largest underground excavation ever undertaken for a Metro tunnel.
The China Tourism Research Institute, in collaboration with Mafengwo, a popular Chinese website for travel planning, sharing and booking, recently unveiled the “Tourism Research Report on Charming Towns in China.”
In celebration of World Earth Day on April 22, Shenzhen Dapeng Peninsula National Geopark teamed up with domestic universities and geological organizations to hold the Action! Volcano and Coast Natural Festival at the geopark in Dapeng New District.
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