This day tour dives into its past, present, future—with hands-on fun.
Step back: 350-year-old Chiwan Battery (Opium Wars site), 1,700-year-old Nantou Ancient City. China Merchants Museum shows a fishing village’s growth.
Live now: Try 6,000-year-old bamboo weaving (still used!) and Kung Fu—learn moves, no experience needed.
Taste tomorrow: Huaqiang North, busy electronics hub with latest tech: drones, smart gadgets.
History, culture, innovation—all in a day, private car included.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel
- Hotel pick up
Chiwan Ancient Battery
Chiwan Left Battery was built about 350 years ago. Back then, there were two batteries—left and right—but now only the left one remains intact. It was a major coastal defense during the Opium Wars. They even used it to beat back British troops. It’s a real, tangible reminder of China’s fight against foreign invasions back in those days
China Merchants Museum
This place tells the story of how Shenzhen grew—from a tiny fishing village to the huge city it is now. A big part of that? The China Merchants Group. They started way back, even around the Opium Wars period, and played a huge role in developing ports, trade, and later, places like Nanshan District. You’ll see how they turned small docks into busy hubs, which really kicked off Shenzhen’s growth.
Nantou Ancient City & Bamboo Weaving
Nantou’s been around for 1,700 years—crazy, right? A long time ago, it was a key town for governing the area, like a local administrative center. Now, it’s got old streets, traditional buildings, and cute shops, but you can still feel its history.
For the bamboo weaving: It’s an ancient craft in China—over 6,000 years old! People used bamboo to make all sorts of things: baskets, mats, even containers for food. These days, we still use bamboo products (like baskets for shopping), but it’s also a fun craft to try. You’ll make something small, like a little basket or coaster, and you can take it home as a souvenir.
Hakka Cuisine
Hakka people are called “Hakka” because their ancestors moved here from central China hundreds of years ago (like over 1,000 years back, in some cases) to escape wars or find better land. Their food’s all about hearty, home-style flavors. Try dishes like stuffed tofu (tofu filled with meat), braised pork belly, or salt-baked chicken—simple, tasty, and filling.
Kung Fu Experience
Kung Fu’s been around in China for over 1,500 years—super old! The most famous style is probably Shaolin Kung Fu, from the Shaolin Temple. You’ll learn some basic moves—like stances, punches, or simple sequences. It’s not just about fighting; it’s about balance and focus. Even if you’re new, it’s fun to give it a try!
Huaqiang North Electroncis Wholesale Market
This is Shenzhen’s big electronics market—like a one-stop shop for all things tech. You’ll find phones, laptops, drones, translation glasses, phone parts… basically, any gadget you can think of. It’s busy, loud, and full of the latest tech. Great to wander around and check out cool stuff.
Hotel
Back in hotel
Ending Point
Hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Guide fee
Private transportation by an air-conditioned van
Fuel, toll, parking
Pick up from your hotel
Meal
Personal expenses
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is wheelchair inaccessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
All itineraries can be customized according to your requirements, please let me know your needs.
I majored in Japanese tour guiding at university, and work as a professional tour guide-fluent in English, Japanese, and Cantonese. Since graduating in 2004, I have worked as an English and Japanese tour guide in Guilin, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and the East China region for 10 years. I also led tours to Thailand during that time.
Later, I switched to translation work, mainly helping foreign companies and individuals who came to China to source clothing, jewelry, electronics, and glasses. These jobs gave me a lot of experience across different industries.
Now I work as both a Pilates instructor and a tour guide. I love exercising—it keeps me full of energy every day. As a tour guide, I really enjoy interacting with foreign friends: showing them beautiful sights, trying delicious food, and sharing China's culture and history. Thanks to my diverse work experience, I can also chat about the changes in China over the years—whether it's the economy, industries, people's lives, or their ways of thinking.
I just love this feeling of connecting with people and sharing things with each other. Exchanging fresh stories with friends from different countries is always interesting and brings a great sense of novelty.
$390/ per group