2025 Shenzhen Lotus Festival blooms at Honghu Park
The Shenzhen Lotus Festival is being held at Honghu Park in Luohu District until July 6. This year’s event offers a comprehensive floral event combining lotus exhibitions, cultural experiences, art displays, technological innovations, and immersive consumer activities.
Sweet and succulent Guangdong litchis hit the market
The annual litchi harvest has begun across Guangdong Province, with the iconic fruit ripening in a vibrant wave that progresses from western regions through the Pearl River Delta to eastern production zones. In the lush orchards of southern Guangdong, clusters of ruby-red litchis now dangle temptingly from branches, their bumpy skin gleaming under the subtropical sun.
Endangered birds find urban oasis in Shenzhen's mangrove forest
In the heart of Shenzhen, a bustling metropolis known for its skyscrapers and tech innovation, lies a hidden sanctuary that welcomes many birds. The Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve, China's smallest urban national reserve, has become a critical wintering ground for migratory birds, a place where black-faced spoonbills, red-breasted geese, and other rare species escape the cold.
Lotus flowers in full bloom in Honghu Park
Visitors admire and take photos of lotus flowers at Honghu Park in Luohu District recently. Lotus flowers have entered their blooming season.
Xiangmi Park greets New Year with flowers
Different species of bulbous plants including tulips and barbadoslilies and roses are in full bloom at Xiangmi Park in Futian District, drawing many visitors to admire their beauties during the Chinese New Year holiday, which ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6 this year.
A quiet afternoon at Shenzhen Safari Park
Shenzhen Safari Park in Xili Subdistrict, Nanshan District, which was a popular local place of interest jampacked with crowds and laughters from families with children at every public holiday in the past, saw only a few visitors during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday as most of the amusement facilities, experiencing events and performances were pending due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SZ, a haven for birds
Shenzhen is an important stopover of the winter birds’ East Asia-Australia migratory route, which is among the nine major flyways for bird migration. The city is expected to see a peak season for migrant birds from October to April.
Views of Baguang Village
Baguang Village in Dapeng New District is a Hakka village with numerous ancient trees. There are many silvery trees and banyan trees of over hundreds of years in this village.
Local bryologist, Colombian teacher explore bryophyte world
Following the steps of local bryologist Dr. Zhang Li, Cohen appreciated the rarity of flora in the Shade Garden and was able to check out the heavenly subtropical rainforest scenery at the Youxi Valley, which is currently only open to group visits.