​Looking for the ultimate way to unwind in Nanshan? Head to the Dasha River Ecological Corridor. This 13.7-km waterway weaves through diverse landscapes — perfect for cycling, photography, or a leisurely stroll.

​Summer in Shenzhen always comes with water — but lately, the city’s riverside trails are quietly winning hearts over crowded beaches. Strolling under dappled shadows, listening to the gentle murmur of the Guanlan River, feeling the breeze carry the scent of grass and blossoms — here, life slows down.

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.

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.

Looking for fun places to take the kids? Here are fantastic spots across Shenzhen where children can play, explore, and burn off energy.