China's booming high-tech capital and modern metropolis. Where hyper-futuristic innovation meets coastal serenity and vibrant southern culture.
📍 WhereSouthern China, immediately north of Hong Kong.
🚄 Getting thereBeijing · Flight or high-speed train ~3 to 8 h
Shanghai · Flight or high-speed train ~2.5 to 7 h
🗓️ How long2–3 days
🌤️ Best timeOct–Dec
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🏛️ History · Qing dynasty · 1644–1912
🌍 Around the same time European powers were carving out global colonial empires.
The Borderland Crossroads
Step into a fascinating slice of history where modern borders blur against a backdrop of colonial-era heritage. Visitors can walk down this historical thoroughfare to feel the echoes of cross-border trade and bygone eras.
Zhongying Street 中英街Zhongying Street is a unique historical street in Shenzhen, located on the border between mainland China and Hong Kong, reflecting a blend of both cultures.
It was historically a d
Shenzhen Museum 深圳博物馆The Shenzhen Museum is a large history and culture museum that showcases the local history, culture, and art of Shenzhen and the surrounding areas.
Closed Monday
🏮 Culture · Since the 1980s
The Silicon Valley of Hardware
Explore the legendary electronics epicenter where hardware dreams turn into reality overnight. Wander through labyrinthine stalls buzzing with inventors, makers, and futuristic gadgets.
Huaqiangbei 华强北Widely crowned as the 'Silicon Valley of Hardware', Huaqiangbei is an electric wonderland that will blow any traveler's mind! Spanning across several vibrant city blocks and massiv
Shenzhen Science Museum 深圳科学馆Tucked right beside the bustling tech corridor of Futian, the Shenzhen Science Museum is an endearing fusion of pioneering 1980s history and energetic hands-on discovery! Establish
Book ahead — tickets open 6 days beforeClosed Monday 
Shenzhen Future Tech Experience TourExperience Sci-Fi-like Future Technology Firsthand
🎬 On screen · 2018
Cinematic Border Crossings
Relive the gripping cinematic moments of youth and duality captured along the buzzing urban edges of the city. Walk the concrete pathways and bustling transit nodes where smugglers and dreamers once crossed paths.
🎬 The Crossing (过春天) · 2018
Futian Railway Station 福田站Futian Railway Station is an engineering marvel tucked right beneath Shenzhen's glittering Central Business District. Spanning three massive subterranean levels covering nearly 147
Shenzhen Bay 深圳湾Imagine a breathtaking coastal oasis that seamlessly bridges hyper-modern futuristic cityscapes with serene, raw nature. Shenzhen Bay (Shenzhen Bay Park) stretches across miles of
🥢 Food · Every morning
The Ultimate Comfort Broth
Savor the iconic local flavor of coconut chicken hotpot, featuring succulent Wenchang chicken simmered in sweet coconut water. It is the undisputed crown jewel of the city's modern culinary identity.
Runyuan Siji Coconut Chicken (OCT-LOFT Branch) 润园四季椰子鸡(华侨城LOFT店)Widely heralded as Shenzhen's unofficial 'city cuisine', Runyuan Siji serves the ultimate comfort meal: succulent Wenchang chicken simmered in 100% pure, sweet coconut water. The O
Century-old Orchard Coconut Chicken 百年果林椰子鸡Century-old Orchard Coconut Chicken is a renowned restaurant in Shenzhen specializing in coconut chicken hotpot, a famous dish in Cantonese and Hainanese cuisine.
The dish features
⛰️ Nature · Present day
Glass Seas and Coastal Oases
Escape the gleaming skyscrapers and head towards the crystalline waters of the eastern peninsula. Here, powdery crescent beaches meet pristine forested ridges overlooking the azure sea.
Judiaosha Beach 桔钓沙Widely crowned as Shenzhen's 'Glass Sea' and one of the finest natural coastlines in Guangdong, Judiaosha is a crescent-shaped bay tucked inside Dapeng Peninsula. The water here is
Dragon's Back Ridge (Longji Trail) 龙脊If you thought Shenzhen was just shiny glass skyscrapers and tech hubs, think again! Tucked right along the central ridge dividing Nanshan and Futian districts lies Longji (Dragon'
Shenzhen Bay Park 深圳湾公园Shenzhen Bay Park is a scenic waterfront park with walking and biking paths, providing stunning views of the bay and the city skyline.
✂️ Crafts · The Future
Tomorrow's Flying Machines
Witness the dawn of personal aviation through hands-on encounters with cutting-edge vertical take-off and landing aircraft. This is your chance to step directly into tomorrow's smart transportation ecosystem.
Business Tour of China's Cutting-Edge Technology: Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Enterprise Focused on R&D and Manufacturing of New Energy Manned AircraftMulti-model products including electric fixed-wing aircraft (eCTOL) and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL)
Shenzhen Tech Tour: Autonomous Vehicles & Drone ExperienceExperience future technology and the charm of smart living.
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning 深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆Designed by the visionary Austrian architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, MOCAPE is an awe-inspiring masterwork of deconstructivist architecture situated in the cultural core of Fut
Book ahead — tickets open 7 days beforeBring your passport (real-name entry)Closed Monday
🛂 VisaMany passports can now enter China visa-free for short stays, and many nationalities can transit visa-free for up to 240 hours when flying on to a third country. Rules depend on your passport — check yours before you book.
📱 PayingChina runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay. Both accept foreign Visa and Mastercard after a passport check — set one up before you fly, and carry a little cash as backup.
🎫 Booking sightsMany major sights must be booked in advance under your real name. Foreigners book with their passport number and must show the same passport at the gate. Popular ones sell out.
🌐 InternetGoogle, WhatsApp and Instagram don't work on Chinese networks. Most visitors use their home roaming or a travel eSIM.
