YOUR FIRST CHAPTER IN SHENZHEN
First-visit essentials, a plan that feels like yours, and four different sides of the city. Start with a little local context.
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START WITH THE ESSENTIALS
Prepare at your own pace with the free kit, or explore a personal plan built around your visit.
Your connection, payment backup and next journey, brought together in one practical arrival checklist.
A proposed personal plan for your arrival, accommodation area, available time and practical priorities.
SELF-GUIDED ROUTES
Allow 5–8 hours, depending on the route. Each itinerary includes time for lunch, getting between stops and exploring at your own pace.
FUTIAN · ROUTE PREVIEW
From Civic Center Square to a lakeside bench in Lianhuashan Park, with time for the city museum, a bookshop and lunch.
NANSHAN · ROUTE PREVIEW
Spend the morning in Nantou’s old town, linger over lunch, then cross to Talent Park for an afternoon on the bay.
LUOHU · ROUTE PREVIEW
Follow two of Dongmen’s old shopping streets, stop for a lunch you choose yourself, then spend the afternoon in People’s Park.
NANSHAN · ROUTE PREVIEW
From 3D printing and consumer robotics to drones by the bay. Explore four public-facing stops, with a practical guide to trying a robotaxi independently.
Times and walking distances are planning estimates. Check opening hours, weather and transport before setting out.
A SIMPLE WAY TO START
Use the checklist for arrival day, then pick a walk that fits your interests.
Save the free guide. Prepare your destination, connection and a backup before you travel.
Compare the routes and the personal Starter Pack. Think about your time, interests and pace.
Ask about a stop, the walk between places or how much time to allow.
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS
Read or download the free Starter Kit, then pick a self-guided route. Each route includes a suggested pace, meal time and places to pause.
Neither is open for booking. The four routes are free to explore on your own.
No. The route outlines and free arrival checklist are available without an account.
Yes. Choose and pay for your own meals, tickets and transport. Nantou to the Bay and the Nanshan tech route both include a transfer.
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