Hey everyone! This Shenzhen day tour blends history, art, and shopping perfectly.
Dapeng Ancient City: 600-year-old fortress, source of Shenzhen’s “Pengcheng” nickname. Old streets, Hakka-Cantonese architecture.
Dafen Oil Painting Village: World art copies, originals. Viral custom portraits? Many from here.
Art Exhibition Center: Unique ceramics, bamboo crafts—great finds.
Luohu Jewelry Market: China’s largest. Gold, diamonds, gems—half the nation’s gold trades here.
One day, all highlights
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
Dapeng Ancient City
Dapeng Ancient City has a 600-year history, and this is why Shenzhen is nicknamed "Pengcheng". 600 years ago, it was a military fortress for China's coastal defense, covering an area of 100,000 square meters. At that time, the government called on Hakka people from northern Guangdong to migrate here. Therefore, the architecture here combines Hakka and Cantonese styles. Moreover, more than 10 generals emerged during the Ming and Qing dynasties, earning it the name "General Village". Today, it preserves historical buildings, along with unique craft shops, cafes, teahouses, and restaurants.
Dafen Oil Painting Village
Dafen Village was originally a small Hakka village with an area of only 0.4 square kilometers and a population of 300. In 1989, a Hong Kong art dealer named Huang Jiang brought the commercial oil painting industry here. Now, the Oil Painting Village has become the largest production and trading base for commercial oil paintings in China, with its output accounting for 60% of the global market and an annual output value of 4 billion yuan.
There are copies of world-famous paintings here. A documentary called China's Van Gogh made Dafen's painters famous overseas. Now, it is gradually transforming from an "oil painting factory" into an original art base. The popular custom portraits of deceased dogs and relatives on Instagram also come from here. Next to it is the Dafen Art Museum, built by the government with an investment of over 100 million yuan. If you are an art lover, you will love this place.
Lunch Dim Sum Meal
Dim sum is a Cantonese/Hong Kong style food. Soft, sweet or savory. Popular dishes like shrimp dumplings, egg tarts, and rice rolls. Loved by people from Guangdong and Hong Kong. Yummy and delicate!
Art Exhibition Center
A huge place full of artistic home decorations. Ceramics, bamboo - woven items, fabrics… All kinds of creative designs. Perfect for finding unique home decor pieces. An art lover’s heaven!
Jewelry Wholesale Market
Shenzhen Luohu Jewelry Wholesale Market is currently China's largest, with the most complete industrial chain and the highest development level. Its annual revenue exceeds 120 billion yuan.
It accounts for 50% of the country's gold wholesale. The usage of gold and diamonds here makes up 70% of the Shanghai Gold Exchange's total, and diamond usage alone is 80%.
You can find diamonds, gold, colored gemstones and all kinds of precious jewelry here. There are original designs, high-quality copies, and various cutting-edge designs.
It's a paradise for jewelry buyers and lovers.
Hotel
Back to hotel
Ending Point
Hotel
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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 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 accessible.
* 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!
Aicha M.
“The best guide ever!”
I spent the best three days ever with Miao Miao, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better translator and guide in China. She is incredibly kind, patient, and professional. I have a strong personality and can be quite direct at times, but she always stayed calm, gentle, and understanding. Miao Miao went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and comfortable — she took care of everything with a smile and genuine warmth. It’s very rare to meet someone like her these days someone who truly cares, listens, and gives her best in every moment. I deeply appreciate her help and her heart. She made my trip unforgettable, and I’m truly grateful. ️
Masami K.
“非常に良いアテンドでした”
妙妙さんは素敵な方で素晴らしい対応でした。通訳も場所のアテンドも的確で今後またお願いしたいと思います。安心して任せることができます。
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Miaomiao W.
征美さんと一緒に働けて非常に嬉しかったです。 皆様をお連れして深圳のテクノロジーツアーをご案内し、華強北で電子製品(翻訳メガネなど)の購入、ロボットダンスショーの鑑賞、地下鉄の体験などをさせていただき、深圳の現代的な生活とテクノロジーをご体感いただけたことがとても楽しかったです。 今後も皆様をお連れして工場見学など、工場と連携してさらに多くの深圳の魅力をお伝えできる機会があれば幸いです。
Lord kingsley B.
“Outstanding Guided Experience with Miaomiao W.”
My experience with Miaomiao W. as a tour guide in Shenzhen was outstanding. She demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep local knowledge, and strong communication skills throughout the tour. Miaomiao ensured that every aspect of the itinerary was well-coordinated and informative, while maintaining a courteous and engaging approach. Her attention to detail, fluency in English, and genuine hospitality significantly enhanced the overall experience. I would highly recommend her services to anyone seeking a well-organised and insightful tour in Shenzhen.
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Miaomiao W.
Hi Lord, thank you so much for your kind words! I was really happy to be your guide. You're such a wonderful person—so kind, patient, and I really love your sense of humor. That story about dark chocolate and white chocolate always makes me smile whenever I think of it. I had a really great time guiding you. Also, I'll keep following up on the factory orders. Hope your business grows bigger and bigger, and let's continue to work together!
$390/ per group
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