Enjoy firefly season in Xichong now!
From May to July is the best season to observe fireflies at Xichong International Dark Sky Community in Dapeng New Area.
Planning your trip to Shenzhen
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.
Explore colorful mangrove foliage in Dapeng
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.
'Amazing 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.
Ultimate guide for a memorable May Day holiday in SZ
Are you still undecided about where to go or what to do in Shenzhen during the upcoming five-day May Day holiday?
Living in SZ | A different Pingshan
With the opening of Metro Line 14, Pingshan, located in the northeastern corner of Shenzhen, has become more accessible to residents from other parts of the city. People have begun to discover its stunning landscapes beyond BYD, such as the breathtaking waterfall at the Maluan Mountain, and the scenic greenway circling around Dashanpi Reservoir. However, there are even more hidden gems that this district has to offer.
From May Day to summer: Seasonal tourism lineup in SZ
Shenzhen has unveiled a comprehensive travel package featuring a series of seasonal tourism activities spanning from the May Day holiday through the Dragon Boat Festival and into summer vacation.
Hangzhou showcases tourism in Shenzhen
A cultural tourism promotion conference highlighting the diverse and abundant shows that Hangzhou offers was held in Nanshan District last Friday.
Explore SZ's biggest reservoir
Tiegang Reservoir, located in Bao’an District, is the largest reservoir in Shenzhen. The reservoir has now officially opened its internal trail. Spanning approximately 1.5 kilometers, the new segment is easy to walk and features breathtaking views along the way.