Metro riders are urged to board Line 5 trains at the front or rear cars at Liuxiandong Station between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1 when construction work to renovate the station will affect boarding, according to an announcement made by Shenzhen Metro Group early yesterday.

The strongest cold wave of the year has reached its peak today, bringing sub-zero temperatures and icy conditions to northern Guangdong while plunging Shenzhen into a "deep freeze" mode.

Seniors can now book train tickets by phone. This new service arrives as China prepares for the Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest annual migration.

The 2026 China Swimming Open and National Spring Swimming Championships will be held in Shenzhen in March, with a star-studded entry list that includes international high-profile swimming superstars such as Thomas Ceccon of Italy, Regan Smith of the U.S. and Australia’s Cameron McEvoy.

Train tickets for the first day of the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush went on sale yesterday, marking the beginning of this year’s chunyun period, which will span from Feb. 2 to March 13.

Having lived in Shenzhen for nearly four years, Marina Vilchinskaia has embraced the city's vibrancy, convenience, and modern life, often comparing it favorably to her hometown.

A powerful cold front is heading south, bringing Shenzhen its sharpest temperature drop of the season. Starting Tuesday night (Jan. 20), the city will shift from mild to markedly cold conditions, with lows falling below 10°C from Wednesday to Thursday.

A renovation will be carried out at Liuxiandong Metro Station to ease overcrowding and improve passenger experience.