A new benchmark in urban ecological infrastructure has been achieved in Luohu District with the completion of the Greenway Around the Shenzhen Reservoir (Phase II). The newly opened section marks a significant milestone for the city’s “mountain-sea-city” initiative, adding a vital ecological corridor to Shenzhen’s growing network of green spaces.

Nestled deep within the mountains on the edge of Shenzhen, Jingui Village in Pingshan District feels a world away from the city’s bustling streets. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and named after the golden-turtle-shaped mountain that rises behind it, this centuries-old Hakka village has witnessed nearly 400 years of history. Once a key stop along ancient trade routes, it now offers one of the city’s most complete and unspoiled windows into a slower, more peaceful way of life.

The fifth "Happyrest·Shanhaiyi" cycling station, located at the Liyayuan Community Party and Mass Service Center in Xili Subdistrict, has officially opened. This milestone marks the completion of a five-station cycling network across the Shenzhen Bay area.

A 19.5-kilometer coastal cycling route has officially opened along Shenzhen’s eastern shore in Yantian District, running from Shatoujiao’s Guta Park to Beizaijiao in Xiaomeisha. The path connects key scenic spots including Yantian Seafood Street, Dameisha and Xiaomeisha beaches, and Tianqin Bay, offering cyclists uninterrupted access to the city’s most picturesque seaside landscapes.

Visitors can experience the garden cultures of all 21 APEC member economies at the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, where dozens of multinational themed gardens have been upgraded.

A sprawling new green space overlooking Shenzhen Bay opened to the public yesterday, turning land above Binhai Boulevard into a recreational link between the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base and Shenzhen Bay Park.

On balmy summer evenings, a glittering spectacle is unfolding in Bijia Hill Park in Futian CBD. Hundreds of fireflies twinkle among wetland reeds, drawing city dwellers eager to witness a “fairy-tale glow” in the heart of the metropolis.

As summer temperatures soar, the search for a cool escape becomes all the more appealing. Nestled in Pingshan District, Maluan Mountain Country Park offers a lush, shaded retreat home to Shenzhen’s largest natural waterfall cluster — the Biling waterfalls.