2 Days Private Shenzhen Tour

Upon your arrival in Shenzhen, your guide and driver will greet you at the airport or high-speed train station. To ensure ample time for today’s tour, it’s strongly recommended  that you arrive before 11:00 AM.

Let’s start our sightseeing at the Huaqiang North Electronics Market, Asia’s largest electronics trading hub that exports countless components to 183 countries and regions worldwide. As you stroll through the bustling market, you may hear drones buzzing overhead, see high-end game consoles emitting dazzling light, spot customers inspecting various chips, and catch someone staggering to experience a self-balancing scooter. At one of the stalls, feel free to give AI glasses a try, equipped with numerous functions including voice-calling, music playback, and, most impressively, the real-time translation - see if you can seamlessly chat with local vendors on the spot. 

We’ll then tick off Gangxia North Station, or the “Shenzhen Eye”, which is widely regarded as the most futuristic metro station in China. Here, join the crowds to frame the giant skyline through your lens to record the stunning moment as sunshine pours through the white mesh dome. Look down at the world’s first fully transparent glass tunnels, where metro trains streak by like glowing ribbons, giving you a surreal sensation of stepping onto a real filming set of a sci-fi blockbuster. At the interactive experience zone, scan the QR code under your guide’s instruction to unlock a fantastic AR world: lifelike giant pandas, elephants, and giraffes roam freely right before your eyes. 

Next up is the Shenzhen Museum, a time machine whisking you across 7,000 years of local history. Let’s appreciate ring-foot painted pottery vessels, stamped pottery jars, and grooved stone tools to discover the daily routines of the area’s Neolithic ancestors. Have you ever wondered why Chinese people can do mental math so fast? You may find the answer on that 1,800-year-old clay brick inscribed with the Nine-nine Multiplication Table - a mnemonic chant still recited by the Chinese of all ages. Continue to the third-floor exhibition halls to witness the remarkable achievements Shenzhen has accomplished over the past 40 years, such as hosting China’s first land auction and sounding the first opening bell of the country’s securities market.
► Please note that the museum is closed on Mondays. 

Our tour will draw to a perfect finale at Splendid China Folk Culture Village, a wonderful gateway to delve into Chinese culture, classic architecture, and ethnic traditions all under one roof. The Miniature Scenic Area will offer you views of over 80 of China’s most iconic historic landmarks, meticulously recreated at a 1:15 scale of their original counterparts, including UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. Also, at the China Folk Culture Village, you’ll gain a deeper insight into the one-of-a-kind customs and traditions of Chinese ethnic minorities, including the Dai, Miao, and Yi. 

★ Watch the Ethnic Dance Gala “Oriental Neon Dress”

At 17:00, the scenic area will present a poetic ethnic dance drama “Oriental Neon Dress”, and admission is already included in your ticket. In about one hour, 120 professional performers will show you a vivid tapestry of China’s 56 ethnic groups in roughly 350 distinct outfits. With dynamic audio, lighting, and LED effects, the vigorous Mongolian dance will transport you to boundless green meadows against a cloud-studded blue sky, while a cheongsam-clad performer holding a Chinese lute may instantly awaken your memories of southern China’s picturesque water towns. 

Finally, your guide and driver will escort you to your hotel.

Accommodation: Novotel Watergate Hotel (4 stars) or Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen (5 stars)

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide and driver will accompany you to Happy Coast, home to the flagship stores of DJI and Huawei, two world-famous Chinese tech giants. First, check out the world’s largest DJI Flagship Store, a world-leading drone brand. Housed in a black-and-white geometric space that feels more like a futuristic art gallery, it invites you to trace the evolution of drone technology, from palm-sized mini models to high-end aerial filming devices. What may impress you most is the suspended drone installation, featuring layered airframes alongside all precision components, including motors, sensors, and propellers in 3D. If you’re a shutterbug, don’t miss the third floor, where Hasselblad cameras paired with DJI gimbals will let you take cinematic pictures at the test-shooting area. Then, follow your guide to the nearby Huawei Intelligent Life Hall, renowned worldwide for smartphones, and marvel at how smart technology is transforming everyday life, from home and travel to the workplace. In the simulated home area, the moment you activate “Home” mode, lights, curtains, and air conditioning will automatically adjust to your comfort level - all without extra voice commands.

The last stop is a BYD 4S store, a Shenzhen-born new-energy automaker that ranks first globally in all-electric vehicle sales. In a bold move toward environmental leadership, BYD ceased all production of gasoline-powered vehicles in 2022, becoming an early pioneer in sustainable mobility. At first glance, these displayed models appear similar to traditional cars. Yet beneath the surface, you can hardly imagine that they are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies such as Blade Batteries, DM-i (Dual Mode - intelligent), and megawatt fast charging. 

As the tour ends, your guide and driver will escort you to the Shenzhen airport or high-speed train station to see you off. It’s advised to schedule your departure from Shenzhen after 16:00.

Meal: Western buffet breakfast

► Extension Inspirations: If you’re staying in Shenzhen tonight, consider visiting Dameisha Beach on your own for the sunset, and head to the Sea World or Oh Bay for stunning night scenes. Also, you can plan a side trip to Hong Kong, which is easily accessible via a 20-minute high-speed train ride.