Those passing through Houhai Metro Station in Nanshan District this morning found that the column-wrapping ads had already been replaced with new visuals, following numerous complaints from citizens who called them "visual bombardments" and "eyesores."

​After days of scorching heat, Shenzhen is seeing a welcome respite as a rainy spell arrives, expected to last through July 21.

A section of the Taishanjian Trail in Shenzhen's Wutong Mountain Scenic Area will be temporarily closed from yesterday to Sept. 30 for safety improvement works, according to the Wutong Mountain Scenic Area Administration.

In Shenzhen, the next delivery arriving at a doorstep might not be bubble tea or dim sum — it might be a second chance at life. The city has launched a groundbreaking “AED Express Delivery” project, transforming its army of delivery riders into a high-speed network of lifesavers. By marrying instant-delivery logistics with lifesaving technology, Shenzhen is bringing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to cardiac-arrest patients at courier speed.

Shenzhen police have urged residents to voluntarily surrender illegal firearms and other prohibited weapons before Sept. 30, saying those who comply by the deadline may qualify for reduced or exempted penalties under Chinese law.

Shenzhen’s subway network has rolled out expanded “cooling areas” at 24 stations across six lines this summer, according to the Shenzhen Metro Group. Thoughtfully integrated into station public spaces, these rest zones offer passengers a shaded refuge from the heat.

A 19.5-kilometer coastal bike path has opened along Shenzhen’s eastern shore following an upgrade.

Travelers departing from Shenzhen this summer may be able to spend less time waiting at the airport, as several airlines have shortened domestic flight check-in deadlines, allowing passengers to complete travel formalities closer to departure.