When you hear the name Huafu Subdistrict, it may not immediately ring a bell — but its landmarks, such as Shenzhen Central Park, Bijia Hill Park, and UpperHills, will instantly tell you where it is.

This National Day holiday, domestic and world percussionists will gather for the 16th Shenzhen Percussion Culture Festival, one of China’s largest and most influential percussion events.

Western Shenzhen has welcomed its very first urban beach with the recent opening of the artificial shoreline at the Guiwan section of Qianhai Stone Park. This marks the city’s inaugural man-made urban beach, offering a new kind of coastal experience for residents and visitors.

Planning a weekend hike but put off by the recent heatwave? Don’t miss Tanglang Mountain Country Park in Nanshan District — the trails are mostly shaded, and now a new shuttle drops passengers right at the mountain’s base, making it an ideal spot for a day outdoors.