Shenzhen Tech Destinations
Shenzhen's tech experiences span five districts. Nanshan is the innovation hub (robotaxis, drones, Chinese EVs, and robotics). Futian has Huaqiangbei and robot restaurants. Luohu is the gateway from Hong Kong. Longhua houses Huawei's campus. Bao'an has the airport and Qianhai. Most visitors combine Nanshan + Futian in a full-day tour.
District route logic
Pick by starting point first, then by the tech cluster you want to spend time in.
Choose by district
Each guide keeps the route, metro, and tour context crawlable.
Nanshan
Shenzhen's Silicon Valley
Nanshan is where Shenzhen's tech future is built. Home to Pony.ai robotaxis, Meituan drone delivery, Chinese EV displays, Tencent headquarters, and Unitree humanoid robots around Talent Park and Houhai CBD. This is one of the best neighborhoods in the world for a tech-focused day out.
- Pony.ai Robotaxi
- Meituan Drone Delivery
- Chinese EV Technology
Futian
Hardware Capital & Robot Dining
Explore Huaqiangbei electronics markets, compare a meal at Orbit One in iN City Plaza, and plan time around the central business district. Futian's convention center is separate from Shenzhen World in Bao'an. Check the actual venue before adding an exhibition.
- Huaqiangbei & SEG Electronics Market
- Orbit One Robot Restaurant
- Robot Dining: Check the Experience
Luohu
Gateway from Hong Kong
Luohu is where most Hong Kong day-trippers enter Shenzhen. It's the city's oldest urban district — home to the 300-year-old Dongmen shopping street, the 442-meter KK100 tower, and Luohu Commercial City directly attached to the border crossing. Over 4.5 million travelers cross through Luohu Port every month.
- Dongmen Shopping Street
- KK100 Observation Deck
- Luohu Commercial City
Longhua
Where Tech Gets Built
Longhua is Shenzhen's manufacturing and R&D backbone. This is where Huawei designed 5G, where Foxconn assembles millions of devices, and where the Guanlan Print Village preserves Hakka heritage amid high-tech industry. Less touristy than Nanshan, but essential for understanding how Shenzhen's tech ecosystem actually works at scale.
- Huawei Ox Horn Campus
- Guanlan Print Village
- Longhua Tech Corridor
Bao'an
Airport & Qianhai Gateway
Bao'an is where many Shenzhen journeys begin at the international airport. The district also includes the Qianhai free trade zone, waterfront architecture, historic Xixiang streets, and expanding autonomous-transport connections toward Nanshan.
- Robotaxi to/from Airport
- Qianhai Waterfront
- Bao'an Airport Terminal
Use these pages to understand where each Shenzhen tech route actually happens before choosing a private guided tour. Read the Shenzhen tour guide