Wutong Mountain, Shenzhen's towering ecological treasure, continues to shape Guangdong Province's environmental and sporting landscape in 2025. With its three distinctive peaks reaching up to 943.7 meters, this biodiversity hotspot now plays a dual role as climate guardian and sports hub during China's 15th National Games.
The mountain's 88.6% forest coverage – sheltering over 1,800 plant species – provides critical climate regulation for the Greater Bay Area. This natural air filtration system coincides with Shenzhen's current role as marathon host for the National Games, creating unique synergies between ecological preservation and athletic excellence.
This year's cross-region sports collaboration within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area marks a significant step in regional integration. The event leverages Shenzhen's urban infrastructure while drawing attention to Wutong Mountain's environmental importance, with organizers incorporating sustainable practices learned from the mountain's carbon sink operations.
As trail runners prepare to navigate paths beneath ancient camphor trees and past rare orchids, the games highlight how China's urban centers are balancing development with ecological stewardship. The mountain's historical 'Three Competing Peaks' now symbolically represent the cooperative spirit between mainland cities and special administrative regions through sports diplomacy.
