SHENZHEN East Bus Group has launched a new holiday bus line that offers direct shuttles from the city’s downtown to the dreamy Dongchong area in Dapeng New Area’s Nao’ao Subdistrict, famous for its stunning “glass sea.”

The Dongchong Coastal Holiday Line (PJ55) allows visitors to skip the hassle of transfers and reach the crystal-clear coastline in just one convenient ride.

PJ55 service details

Terminus: Dongchong Bus Stop, Huangbeiling Metro Station Bus Stop 2

Stops: Liantang Checkpoint Metro Station Bus Stop/Guangling Stop, and Yueliang Bay Stop

Service hours: To Dongchong: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; from Dongchong: 5 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; operating on weekends, public holidays and during summer vacation

Service frequency: Approximately every 30 minutes (subject to passenger demand)

Bus fare: 20 yuan (US$2.79) per ride

Special perk: Show your same-day bus ticket to get a 30% discount on Dongchong beach entrance fees.

Attractions in Dongchong

Dongchong is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and pristine sandy beaches. When sunlight reflects off the sea, it resembles an enormous sheet of blue-green glass, living up to its nickname of the “glass sea.” The gentle sea breeze and rolling waves make it an ideal retreat to unwind and relax.

Visitors eager to experience a vibrant ecosystem can explore Dongchong Mangrove Wetland Park. Here, mudflats densely carpeted with mangroves provide vital habitats for diverse birdlife and marine species. Located just a 10-minute walk from the beach, the park features several boardwalks, aerial bridges, and hiking trails winding through lush vegetation, creating a serene “water-bound secret realm.”

One of the park’s highlights is the striking blue sky bridge stretching across half of the park. Its sleek, flowing design resembles a floating ribbon weaving through the mountainside.

Other notable attractions in Dongchong include the Silver Beach, Tianhou Temple, Marine Ecological Park, Dongchong-Xichong coastline, Yandunzai and Sanbaoshi Rock.

Dining

Food lovers will enjoy the fresh offerings at seafood eateries in Dongchong. Local specialties, such as steamed grouper/sea bass, boiled prawns, stir-fried crabs with ginger and scallion, sea urchin fried rice and seaweed seafood soup, promise visitors a mouthwatering dining experience.(Claudia Wei)