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
- Meet-up at hotel
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’ve been a licensed English-Japanese tour guide since 2004! I know Shenzhen well—I’ll tell you stories about the "dragon’s sons" on ancient roofs and take you to try high-tech fun like flying cars, drones, humanoid robots, and self-driving taxis, super exciting!
I’m great at shopping too. I know exactly where to go for the best deals: cheap gadgets as gifts, real-looking knockoffs at China’s top high-end clothing market, and 2-carat lab-grown diamonds for just 1,000 RMB. You might even find a business chance you didn’t expect.
Need to visit factories? I can help—show you around, assist with negotiations, or find factories if you don’t have one. After the order is set, I’ll follow up on the progress and help arrange shipping. I’ve ordered clothes, jewelries, frames, lens from factories myself, so I’m super experienced and reliable!
I’m flexible, down-to-earth and easy to get along with. I’ll make a customized itinerary fast. Traveling with me isn’t boring—no cold translator app! I’ll share your joy and vent with you if things go wrong. Your Shenzhen trip will be totally worth it!
Viviane M.
“ Fabulous guide. Excellent English. Hard working and fun. ”
Working with Miaomiao was so enjoyable. She is the best guide I’ve ever had. Firstly she’s intelligent, flexible and responsive. I contacted other guides but they just sent me details on their usual tours. Miaomiao didn’t. She listened and quickly came up with an amazing schedule that fitted my needs. Changing the route during the day caused no problems. She worked hard to make sure I got the most of each day. Days starting at 9am and finishing after 9pm didn’t worry her. She was so easy to get along with. We chatted and laughed and the whole trip was relaxed for me because she was so competent and professional. Secondly, she thoroughly knows Shenzhen. She knew exactly where to find the best range and prices for clothing and jewellery for me from the awesome wholesale markets. I recently attended the HK jewellery trade fair but Miao Miao found better prices for me in Shenzhen! Wow. She helped me with business opportunities that I didn’t expect. I also saw the electronic and robotic markets which she seemed to know well too and we had time for general sightseeing . Plus we had a ride in a driverless car! Thirdly I felt Miaomiao to be trustworthy and honest. She bargained hard for me for the right prices. Through her, I even ordered expensive lab diamond jewellery which she’ll forward to me when finished. I will continue to order goods through her from Shenzhen in the future. She is a great find. I highly recommend her 100%. She’s awesome. English is excellent and she speaks Japanese too.
Miaomiao W.
Thank you so much, Vivian, for your kind words—they mean everything to me. I had such a great time during the days I was guiding you. You're so kind, friendly, and well-traveled. Remember when we took that driverless car? We were so nervous yet excited, like meeting a crush for the first time, and we couldn't stop laughing. We shared lots of thoughts about different countries, work, and all sorts of things. We laughed, chatted, and even complained playfully together. We got along really well. I'm so happy to have been your guide. It's such a blessing and luck for me to meet a guest like you and get to provide my service for you. I'm looking forward to meeting you next time.
$390/ per group