Locals, expats revel in Lantern Festival celebrations

The whole city of Shenzhen was immersed in a joyous festive atmosphere in celebration of the annual Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese festival that features family reunions, feasts, light shows, diverse traditional customs and various cultural activities.

Futian mangrove listed as intl. important wetland

Shenzhen's Futian mangrove was among the 18 wetlands in China that were designated in 2022 as Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced Thursday on the occasion of the 27th World Wetlands Day, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.

Spring Festival through expats' lens

Whether you spent the Spring Festival in Shenzhen, your hometown or your travel destination, this holiday must be a memorable time for all. Let’s take a look at the photos taken by our expat readers, recording the festive moments around China.

Festival vibes liven up city

Diverse celebrations of the Chinese New Year have sent festive vibes across the city as people from various cultures express their good wishes for the Year of the Rabbit.

Chinese New Year's festive vibe spreads across city

Diverse celebrations of the Chinese New Year have sent festive vibes across the city as people from various cultures express their good wishes for the Year of the Rabbit.

Shenzhen, a haven for birds

Shenzhen is an important stopover of the winter birds' East Asia-Australia migratory route, which is among the nine major flyways for bird migration. From October to April, a peak season for migrant birds in Shenzhen, is a good time for birdwatching since there are more than 200 species of resident birds that can be admired in the city, according to official data.