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New editions (Edition 4) of the Shenzhen Visitors Guides are now available. The new editions include updated Shenzhen Metro information, updated links and more. To view or download the new editions:

• Just click the “Click here to view as a PDF” button on the About Shenzhen, Shenzhen Attractions and Plan Your Shenzhen Visit pages (these pages have also been updated), or
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The ancient fortress at Dapeng is justifiably one of Shenzhen’s best-known attractions. But the area around Dapeng Town has two more excellent destinations, both of which are Buddhist temples. Read more in James Baquet’s Shenzhen Daily article Two temples in Dapeng.

A visit to Shenzhen has just become easier for Australians with Hainan Airlines introducing a flight between Hangzhou and Sydney via Shenzhen three times a week commencing from 19 January. To find out more read the Shenzhen Daily article New air route to Australia to open soon or for bookings visit Hainan Airlines. Hainan Airlines has also just been awarded Skytrax five-star status, officially becoming the world’s seventh five-star airline.

Before Shenzhen became the major city it is today, the area was a string of fishing villages along the coast. One of these is Shangsha Village, one of the many settled by Shenzhen’s ancient Huang family. The Shangsha Village Plaza includes the Huang family hall, a Tianhou Temple, a performance stage and space for people to play and relax. Read more in James Baquet’s Shenzhen Daily article Shangsha Village Plaza.

Two of the the prized possessions of Shangmeilin Village in Shenzhen are the Longmu (Dragon Mother) Temple and the Huang Family Ancestral Hall. Read more in James Baquet’s Shenzhen Daily article Two halls in Shangmeilin.