Kylin dance, also known as “martial” Kylin and an important folk activity in Shenshan, has a history of more than 200 years and was included in the second batch of the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008.
“Straw-woven dragon dance” in Shangjie Village is another folk activity with distinctive local features.
In Shenshan, traditional opera performances are affectionately referred to by the locals as “acting in a play”, and gain wide popularity among local residents.