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Tencent's Weixin Pay enables U.S. PayPal users to pay like locals in China |
2026-05-31
An Indian passenger (L) asks about WeChat Pay, one of China's major mobile payment platforms, at Terminal 2 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, April 3, 2024. Chinese tech giant Tencent has announced a landmark integration of its extensive payment network with PayPal, enabling U.S. visitors to pay like locals in China via QR codes, a move to further improve travel con
Guangzhou and Shenzhen expand air links with new Jakarta and Tashkent routes |
2026-05-11
Guangdong’s aviation network is set to expand with new direct flights connecting Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, alongside a new Central Asia route linking Guangzhou with Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent, with the expansion rolling out between late May and mid-June 2026.Starting June 16, Spring Airlines will launch a Guangzhou-Jakarta route operating three times weekly. Flight 9C7199 departs Guangzhou Baiyun Inter
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport opens new Star Alliance lounge at Terminal 3 |
2026-04-28
A new Star Alliance-branded lounge opened on April 28 at Terminal 3 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, expanding premium services for international passengers and marking a deeper partnership between the airport and the airline alliance.The new lounge follows the launch of Asia's first Star Alliance lounge at the airport's Terminal 1 in 2024, extending the alliance's presence from a single terminal to multiple loc
Malaysia Airlines to launch daily Shenzhen-Kuala Lumpur service |
2026-04-22
Malaysia Airlines will launch a new daily direct route between Shenzhen and Kuala Lumpur starting July 2, a move that underscores the airline’s continued commitment to the Chinese market and highlights the strategic importance of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in its global expansion strategy.A staff member from Malaysia Airlines introduces the new direct route between Shenzhen and Kuala Lumper in Shenzhen on Ap
Shenzhen airport allows 20-minute check-in on select routes |
2026-04-17
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport will allow passengers on two high-frequency domestic routes to check in as late as 20 minutes before departure, as it trials new measures to speed up travel for business and frequent flyers.The policy applies to Shenzhen Airlines-operated routes linking Shenzhen with the Beijing Capital and Shanghai Hongqiao airports. On these pilot routes, passengers without checked baggage can complete chec
Discover Guangdong: 10 curated travel routes for international visitors |
2026-04-03
South China's Guangdong Province has launched a total of 10 curated travel routes designed specifically for international visitors — now available on Trip.com.Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to explore further, these itineraries offer a mix of modern cities, cultural heritage, and coastal landscapes across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and beyond.Choose your route:1. Classic Guangdong-
Futian celebrates community workers with launch of national-first service map |
2026-03-31
Futian District inaugurated its second annual "Community Workers Publicity and Service Week" on March 28 at the north square of Shenzhen Book City CBD Store.Members of the International Friendship Commissioner Service Team are introduced during the inaugural ceremony of Futian District’s second "Community Workers Publicity and Service Week" at Shenzhen Book City CBD Store on March 28. Photos courtesy of event
City’s first dog-friendly hiking trail in Luofang Park |
2026-03-27
A visitor walks his dog along the Luofang Park wild trail, which is Shenzhen’s first systematically designed pet-friendly hiking route.Visitors read the information at the entrance of the trail.A dog and its owner beside a “Dog Library” station.In recent years, the “pet-friendly” concept has quietly reshaped everyday life in Shenzhen. Beyond well-equipped parks and shopping malls that welcome pets, a growing number of dog owners are
Shenzhen plans drone delivery across borders |
2026-03-24
Shenzhen, Guangdong province, is drafting a pilot plan for cross-boundary, low-altitude logistics transport based on border crossings, aiming to launch its first route within the year and create a new logistics model with Hong Kong.The initiative is part of Shenzhen's broader push to develop the economy in areas surrounding border crossings, a key task outlined in the city's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) to boost domestic dem
Bantian Culture and Sports Center to open in Q2, 2026 |
2026-03-17
The Bantian Culture and Sports Center in Longgang District is putting the final touches on construction and is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2026.Strategically located near the intersection of Jiaxian Road and Banlan Avenue, the complex spans about 12,000 square meters of land, with a total floor area of approximately 73,000 square meters. It is designed as a one-stop destination combining sports, e-sports, cultural