
During the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, Dapeng New District received 1.04 million visitor trips and generated 750 million yuan (US$104 million) in tourism revenue, with both figures increasing by nearly 20% and reaching record highs, according to local authorities.
A digital consumption-themed specialty street dedicated to dried seafood was recently unveiled at Nan'ao Seafood Street, marking the debut of Shenzhen’s first commercial district centered on online-enabled seafood retail.
A total lunar eclipse, considered one of the year’s most notable astronomical events, will be visible to the naked eye on March 3, coinciding with the Lantern Festival, offering skywatchers a rare opportunity that will not recur under similar viewing conditions for about a decade, astronomy observers said.
A Spring Festival cultural event highlighting traditional heritage opened Feb. 18 in Nan’ao, Dapeng New District, drawing about 1,500 visitors from overseas and across mainland China to celebrate the Chinese New Year through folk performances and interactive rituals.
Dongshan Luzui Tourist Area in Dapeng will host a Spring Festival fair from the first to the seventh day of the Chinese New Year, offering visitors a mix of traditional folk customs, interactive activities and family-friendly entertainment.
Set against the natural backdrop of Dapeng Bay, the hotel integrates accommodation, dining, conferences and cultural tourism. It is located near the Huizhou–Shenzhen Coastal Expressway, with major attractions such as Dapeng Fortress reachable in about 30 minutes by car.
An immersive cultural event will be held on Feb. 7 and 8 at Dapeng Fortress, offering visitors an interactive way to experience the site’s maritime defense history.
Construction of the Shenzhen International Agricultural and Food Innovation Center reached a major milestone on Jan. 30, as the project completed its main structural framework.
Dongshan Luzui Scenic Area in Dapeng New District has been named one of the city’s most distinctive tourist destinations in a 2024 evaluation, according to results released recently by the Shenzhen Tourism Association.
Dongchong Community in Nan’ao has launched a series of public art installations that combine murals, interactive displays and community participation, shifting the visitor experience from traditional sightseeing to more emotionally engaging, “shareable” moments favored by younger travelers.