Explore Shenzhen
This one-day itinerary allows you to learn about Shenzhen’s history, culture and local customs, witness its tremendous development and transformation over the past 50 years, experience its modern urban lifestyle, visit China’s most bustling electronics market to pick your favorite electronic gadgets and souvenirs, and enjoy panoramic breathtaking views of the entire city from a bird’s-eye perspective.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
South Gate of Lianhuashan Park
- The South Gate of Lianhuashan Park serves as the main entrance. It is a short walk from Exit F1 of Children’s Palace Station on Metro Lines 3 and 4.Lianhuashan (Lotus Hill) Park lies in the central Futian District of Shenzhen, covering an area of 181 hectares. It got its name from seven connected hilltops shaped like blooming lotus flowers.Its main peak stands only 106 meters above sea level, with gentle, easy hiking trails suitable for all ages. The bronze statue of Deng Xiaoping stands on the hilltop plaza, the city’s most iconic cultural landmark. This plaza offers unbeatable panoramic views of Futian CBD and the perfect spot to watch the Civic Center light show. The park features a huge kite-flying lawn, subtropical plants, a lotus lake and seasonal flower beds, hosting an annual bougainvillea exhibition every year.
Shenzhen Museum and Civic center square
Shenzhen Museum consists of four exhibition halls: Ancient Shenzhen, Modern Shenzhen, the History of Reform and Opening-up, and the Folk Custom Hall. Here you can grasp the general history of Shenzhen and learn how it transformed from a tiny fishing village into a modern metropolis today. The Folk Custom Hall showcases local folk customs and culture of Guangdong, allowing visitors to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the city. Afterwards, we will head to Civic Center, the seat of Shenzhen municipal government. Its square is home to the city’s major cultural venues, including Shenzhen Concert Hall, the City Library and the Children’s Palace.
Chaoshan Restaurant
Taste authentic Chaoshan cuisine, a signature specialty of Guangdong Province
Huaqiangbei Street
Huaqiangbei is located in Futian District, Shenzhen, widely known as China’s No.1 Electronics Street and a national 3A-level tourist attraction. It was originally an industrial zone back in the 1980s, and has grown into the world’s largest electronics distribution hub over decades. Dozens of professional shopping malls including SEG Plaza and Huaqiang Electronics World are gathered here, housing tens of thousands of vendors.
You can find every product across the entire electronics industry chain, ranging from tiny chips and circuit components, phone cables and accessories, to cellphones, laptops, drones and smart wearables. Countless entrepreneurs started their businesses from the famous "one-meter stalls". Famous tech firms such as Tencent and DJI all took their first steps here, witnessing the rise of Shenzhen’s reform and opening-up as well as its science and innovation industry.
Today, Huaqiangbei integrates wholesale, retail, maker R&D and trendy consumption with a strong international vibe. Merchants and visitors from all over the world gather here every day, making it an unmissable landmark to experience Shenzhen’s dynamic modern technology and local commercial culture.
Ping An Finance Centre
Located in the heart of Futian CBD, the Ping An Finance Center was completed in 2017. Standing 599 meters tall with 118 floors, it is Shenzhen’s tallest skyscraper and a landmark of the city. This complex integrates Grade-A office spaces, shopping malls and the Free Sky observation deck. Fast elevators take visitors straight to the 116th-floor viewing platform, home to a Guinness World Record-certified suspended glass deck. It offers unobstructed 360-degree views. On clear days, you can overlook all of Futian, Civic Center and Shenzhen Bay, and even catch distant scenery of Hong Kong’s New Territories, making it the perfect spot to admire Shenzhen’s modern skyline.
Ending Point
Coco Park or Shenzhen Bay Park (If we skip the Ping An Finance Centre)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
* Public transportation fees (about 30RMB per person, for you)
* Taxi fare
* Entrance tickets (200RMB per peron, for you)
* Lunch (about 60-100RMB per person, for you and guide)
* Personal expenses
* Tips
Tour Important Information
*This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
* This tour need to take public transportation along the way, you can prepare the corresponding amount of RMB cash, or make sure to have Alipay or WeChat ready for payment in advance.
* Tickets are required for the observation deck of Ping An Finance Center. If you do not wish to visit this attraction, we can replace it with Shenzhen Bay Park for sea views
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Frank X.
I am a Englis licensed local tour guide from Guangdong, China, like to meet new friends, taste new food, interest in local culture. if you're traveling here, I can offer you the best assistance possible.
$200/ per group
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