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Acupuncture and moxibustion used in traditional Chinese medicine along with Beijing opera have been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. The list was established to preserve the diversity and creativity of humanity that was being rapidly lost in the wake of industrialization and globalization. Read more in the Shenzhen Daily article Acupuncture, Beijing opera recognized as intangible cultural heritage.

Winter sees many of China’s spectacular mountains take on added majesty with mist shrouded peaks dusted in snow. Read about the winter beauty of Emei, Lushan and Huangshan mountains in the Shenzhen Daily article The charm of mountains in winter.

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.

Guangdong province features famous hot spring resorts than can be visited in tours from Shenzhen. To see impressive pictures of these resorts and find out about tour planning visit the Shenzhen Daily article Famous hot spring resorts in Guangdong.

Another of the Cultural Gems of Guangdong is Sixth Patriarch Huineng. Dajian Huineng (638-713), a Guangdong local, was one of the most important figures in the Chinese Chan monastic tradition. He is the Sixth Patriarch of Chan Buddhism, as well as the last official patriarch. Read more in the Shenzhen Daily article Sixth Patriarch Huineng,