While many say there's no such thing as a free lunch, Shenzhen's public parks are one of the best free gifts to local residents. Well-designed and meticulously maintained, these parks are open to the public free of charge — which explains why they draw large crowds on weekends and holidays.

Drivers are being reminded to reduce the risk of fatigued driving by managing how long they drive and maintaining their physical condition, as violations could lead to penalties under a new set of rules.

Individuals who fail to properly sort domestic waste in Shenzhen could face fines of up to 1,000 yuan (US$147) under a new draft amendment to the city’s waste classification regulations made public on the local justice bureau’s official website.

Shenzhen has launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal hunting, enacting its most stringent legal measures to date to safeguard the city’s ecological environment and biodiversity.