Midsummer is the season when lotuses reign in full bloom.

Last summer, Pingshan District unveiled the Changshou Dramaville, a vibrant cultural hub transformed from an old Hakka village. It has attracted numerous cultural enthusiasts and tourists from around the world. Recently, the south zone of the new Pingshan Science, Technology and Culture Center, featuring distinctive architecture, also opened its doors. From ancient houses to futuristic venues, Pingshan’s architecture tells a captivating story of tradition, innovation, and global vision.

During the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday (May 31 to June 2), the Splendid China • China Folk Culture Villages theme park will offer a series of immersive activities celebrating the traditional customs of the Dragon Boat Festival, along with special 9.9-yuan (US$1.37) tickets for children.

Xinyu City, located in the west-central part of Jiangxi Province in East China, held a tourism promotion conference in Shenzhen yesterday afternoon, attracting around 120 entrepreneurs and travel agents.

From May to July is the best season to observe fireflies at Xichong International Dark Sky Community in Dapeng New Area.

With a long summer and short, mild winter, the weather is mostly fine for traveling all year round in Shenzhen. The best time to visit is from October to December, after the typhoon season has ended and summer torpor has passed. Spring is also great time to travel, with mild temperatures and blooming flora making outdoor activities and coastal excursions a treat.

You don’t have to wait until autumn to witness breathtaking brown and red foliage scenes. Along the Dongchong River near its estuary on the Dapeng Peninsula, dense mangroves showcase a rich palette of colors — red, yellow, brown, and bluish-green — rivaling the beauty of famed autumn bald cypresses in Shenzhen.

On Monday, Shenzhen unveiled the 2025 “Amazing Shenzhen” Global Tourism Plan, featuring 20 key cultural and tourism initiatives to warmly welcome tourists from around the world.

Are you still undecided about where to go or what to do in Shenzhen during the upcoming five-day May Day holiday?