OCT-LOFT, a vibrant cultural park that blends raw industrial architecture with creative design, contemporary art and avant-garde music, has recently turned two buildings near its south entrance into a lively block called LOFT53.

The Bao’an Exhibition High Line Park is Shenzhen’s latest experiment in urban imagination. The 1.7-kilometer-long, 25-meter-wide elevated greenway that reads part skypark, part people-mover, follows the same logic but elevates it.

Boasting more than 200 kilometers of hiking trails across the city, Shenzhen offers outdoor options in varying degrees of difficulties to suit all levels of enthusiasts.

Half artistic, half down-to-earth — that’s Shekou in a nutshell. Walk its hills and shoreline at a leisurely pace and you’ll find a neighborhood that feels like a compact version of Shenzhen: cosmopolitan, green and unexpectedly relaxed.

The colossal Bay Area Store of Shenzhen Book City opened in Qianhai on Sept. 26, combining retail bookstores, exhibition spaces, a science-and-technology innovation showcase, and a leisure park.

Bao'an District is rapidly becoming a popular destination for cycling enthusiasts and families alike, boasting an impressive network of greenways that showcase the perfect blend of urban energy and natural tranquility. From mountain climbs to coastal rides, here’s a guide to some of the best cycling routes the district has to offer.

Dubbed by netizens as Shenzhen’s “Elephant Trunk Gate,” Dongchong Chuanbi Rock is now open to visitors. Add this seaside natural wonder to your must-see list.

Shenzhen's first duty-free shop in downtown opened Aug. 26, 2025 at the UpperHills shopping mall in Futian District.