Shenzhen
The Silicon Valley of Hardware
Welcome to Shenzhen! China's youngest and most futuristic metropolis. From a fishing village to a tech giant in 40 years.
1. Attractions
Tap copy & paste icon at the right side of attraction name and paste in map app to see the location.
Note: Some major attractions require reservations even with tickets. Be sure to use Trip.com to purchase and reserve simultaneously
Day 1: The Modern Skyline
Lianhuashan Park（莲花山公园）
Hike up a gentle hill to the Deng Xiaoping Statue for the iconic panoramic view of the Shenzhen CBD skyline.
Ping An Finance Centre（平安金融中心）
The tallest building in Shenzhen (4th tallest in the world). The observation deck is on the 116th floor.
Civic Center Light Show（市民中心灯光秀）
A spectacular LED light show covering dozens of skyscrapers in the city center. Best viewed from the Civic Center Plaza.
Day 2: Culture & Creativity
OCT-LOFT (华侨城创意文化园)
An old industrial park converted into a hip art district with galleries, coffee shops, and bookstores.
Sea World (Shekou) (海上世界)
An expat-friendly entertainment hub centered around a grounded cruise ship. Packed with international restaurants and bars.
Splendid China Folk Village (锦绣中华民俗村)
A massive theme park featuring miniatures of China's famous landmarks, live performances of ethnic minority dances, and lots of night shows.
Day 3: "Only in Shenzhen" (Optional)
Huaqiangbei Electronics Market (华强北)
The world's largest electronics market. You can find everything from drone parts to vintage game consoles.
Dafen Oil Painting Village (大芬油画村)
The 'World's Art Factory.' Home to thousands of artists who paint replicas of masterpieces and original works.
2. Food
Tap copy & paste icon at the right side of food name and paste in Dianping app to find restaurants.
Note: Food items may contain allergens. Please confirm with restaurant staff directly
Shenzhen Favorites
Coconut Chicken Hotpot
椰子鸡
Broth made from pure coconut water and tender chicken. Sweet and refreshing.
Chaoshan Beef Hotpot
潮汕牛肉火锅
Famous for incredibly fresh beef sliced by skilled butchers and cooked for just seconds.
Cantonese Dim Sum
早茶
High quality and widely available.
3. Transportation
Arrival
- Air: Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (SZX).Check flights via
- From Hong Kong: High-speed train from West Kowloon to Futian takes only 14 minutes! Or cross via Luohu/Futian port borders.Check trains via
City Transport
- Metro: Modern, clean, and covers every inch of the city. Use Alipay.
- Electric Taxis: Almost all taxis in Shenzhen are electric (BYD) and blue.
4. Where to Stay
Futian CBD
The true center. Close to the light show, Ping An tower, and high-speed train to HK.
Nanshan / Shekou
The tech hub (near Tencent/DJI). Closer to theme parks and western-style nightlife.
Luohu
The "Old City." Cheaper, busier, and right next to the main border crossing to Hong Kong.
5. Essential Tips
💡 Top Tips
- Language: Unlike Guangzhou (Cantonese), Shenzhen is a city of migrants, so Mandarin is the primary language.
- Drones: Shenzhen is the home of DJI. You will see many drone enthusiasts, but check No-Fly Zones carefully.
- Hong Kong: Ensure you have a multi-entry visa for China if you plan to pop over to Hong Kong and come back to Shenzhen.