THE new western section of Shenzhen Bay Park opened to the public yesterday after months of anticipation among local residents, the Southern Metropolis Daily reported.

The western section of the seaside park extends 6.6 kilometers from Shenzhen Bay Sports Park — part of Shenzhen Bay Park — to the Sea World in Shekou. Ten scenic points, such as a specially designed bridge, botanical gardens and steel lighthouses, fuse Shekou’s industrial facade into their appearance.

The park was designed to surround visitors with unique historical, cultural and ecological features in different sectors, while simultaneously fusing the coastal scenery and the natural ecological landscape into an organic presentation for the public. Inside the park, pedestrian sidewalks and cycling lanes are separated to showcase the city’s first-grade international characteristics.

After the western section is open, residents are not expected to take long to flock to the park.

The western section of the park opened about three months ahead of schedule.

The seaside park stretches 15.6 kilometers from Futian to Shekou, Nanshan. The eastern section of the park, stretching 9.6 kilometers, was opened in 2011 after three years of construction. (Lei Kaibin)