Futuristic Shenzhen: a day at the heart of Chinese innovation
Spend a day in Shenzhen, China’s very own “Silicon Valley”, and experience the smart city first-hand: a ride in a fully autonomous robotaxi, a meal delivered by drone in a waterfront park, visits to DJI, Huawei and Xiaomi flagship stores, an AI robotics store, and Asia’s largest electronics market. This flexible programme is available from Shenzhen or Hong Kong, with a French-speaking guide and full assistance with local apps and transport.
A day in China’s Silicon Valley
The schedule can be adjusted to suit the group’s preferences. This excursion can also be arranged as a day trip from Hong Kong, with return train travel organised for you.
Minimum number of participants: 2 people.
Tailor-made tours and visits in Shenzhen and Hong Kong are also available. Please contact us for details.
9:30 am – Departure from the railway station or your hotel in Shenzhen
Meet your guide and transfer to Shenzhen Bay Park.
Enjoy a Meituan drone delivery experience: order drinks through the app and watch the drone land (approximately 15–20 minutes).
Activities:
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- Order drinks through the Meituan app.
- Watch the drone land (approximately 15–20 minutes).
11 am–12 pm – Waterfront walk & flagship stores
Enjoy a refreshing break with views over the bay.
Take a pleasant, shaded walk along the waterfront promenade.
Walk through the pedestrian tunnel to visit:
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- DJI Flagship Store: drone demonstrations and interactive experiences.
- Huawei Flagship Store: the HarmonyOS ecosystem and AI-powered smartphones.
- Xiaomi Store, time permitting: connected devices.
12–1 pm – Autonomous robotaxis
Try two driverless taxi services in the Nanshan district: Pony.ai and Apollo Go, heading towards the 6S robot store.
1–2 pm – Lunch
2–3:30 pm – 6S Robot Store
Visit the world’s first 6S robotics store, with interactive demonstrations and a robot dance show at 3 pm.
4–7 pm – Huaqiangbei Electronics Market
Transfer to Huaqiangbei and explore its best-known shopping centres and markets: JD Mall, Sundan, Suning, and the second-hand mobile phone market. Discover local innovations and the unique atmosphere of Asia’s largest electronics market.
7 pm – Return to your hotel in Shenzhen or Hong Kong
Prices
Based on an exchange rate of EUR 1 = RMB 7.7:
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- 2 people: RMB 1,750, equivalent to EUR 227 per person.
- 3 people: RMB 1,300, equivalent to EUR 168 per person.
- 4 people: RMB 1,100, equivalent to EUR 142 per person.
- 5 people or more: RMB 950, equivalent to EUR 123 per person.
Included
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- A dedicated French-speaking guide for the full day in Shenzhen, including the guide’s transport and experience costs.
- An allowance for local transport in Shenzhen (metro and taxis).
- All interactive experiences: drone delivery, robotaxi rides, and flagship store visits.
- Full assistance with Meituan, Pony.ai and Didi apps, bookings, and luggage storage.
- Admission to the 6S robot store.
Not included
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- Train tickets to and from Shenzhen, which can be arranged at an additional cost.
- Meals, apart from the drink delivered by drone.
- Personal shopping.
- Tips.
Hello,
Our visit to Shenzhen with Eric went wonderfully. He was incredibly patient and kind.
In addition to the planned itinerary, he gave us advice and explained how to use Alipay, the metro, and more. We had a fantastic day with him.
Thank you, Eric, and thank you, China Roads.
I highly recommend your services to other travellers. If I have the opportunity, I will use them again.