Private Shenzhen Technology Day Tour from Hong Kong
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Overview
This private Shenzhen technology day tour from Hong Kong takes care of the hardest part of the trip, the border, and then fills your day with the future. Your private English-speaking guide meets you in Jordan, Kowloon, handles the train or boat tickets and the crossing, and escorts you all day in Shenzhen with a private car. After booking we check your passport entry rules and send a list of activities, and you choose three or four: a robotaxi ride, drone-delivered snacks at Shenzhen Bay, hands-on robots and gadgets, the flagship stores of China's leading tech brands, Huaqiangbei electronics market, Nantou Ancient Town or the evening light show. Only your party joins and the plan is built around your interests and the weather, ideal for families, couples and friends.
Highlights
- Private guide escort from Hong Kong, with help at the border
- Train or boat tickets between Hong Kong and Shenzhen included
- Private car transport throughout the day in Shenzhen
- Driverless robotaxi ride and drone-delivered snacks
- Hands-on robots, exoskeletons and new gadgets
- Flagship stores of leading Chinese drone, phone and electric-vehicle brands
- Huaqiangbei, the giant electronics market
- Tailor-made plan: pick three or four activities, with the light show on selected evenings
Full Description
From Hong Kong to Shenzhen: the border made easy
How to get to Shenzhen from Hong Kong? The quickest way is the high-speed train from West Kowloon to Futian, about 15 to 20 minutes, or the MTR to the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau border crossings; ferries also link Hong Kong with Shekou in western Shenzhen. Whichever route suits the day, your guide meets you in Jordan, Kowloon, buys the tickets and stays with you through both immigration halls.
Entry rules have changed a lot: many passports can now enter mainland China visa-free or under the 240-hour transit policy, while others need a visa. After booking, our team checks your passport's entry options with you, so you cross knowing exactly what to expect. Bring your passport and any Hong Kong immigration slip you received on arrival.
Robotaxi and drone delivery at Shenzhen Bay
Shenzhen is one of the world's testing grounds for driverless cars, and a robotaxi ride is the most popular choice on this Shenzhen day trip from Hong Kong. The car arrives with no one at the wheel and drives itself through traffic while a screen shows what its sensors see; the fare is included.
The ride ends at Shenzhen Bay Talent Park, a waterfront park of lakes and promenades looking across the bay to Hong Kong's hills. Here drone delivery is part of daily life: your guide orders snacks on a phone and you watch the drone fly in and lower them at the landing station. Sit by the water with your treats and the bamboo-shoot-shaped skyscraper on the skyline; this stop usually takes about an hour with the robotaxi.
Hands-on technology and the tech brands' flagship stores
At an innovation centre in Nanshan you get hands-on time with new Chinese gadgets: chess-playing robots, rideable suitcases, 3D printers, laser engravers and wearable exoskeletons that support your back and legs. Your guide explains each product and translates the demonstrations, so it is fun for teenagers and engineers alike.
Nearby, along a waterfront promenade, the flagship stores of China's leading drone, smartphone and electric-vehicle brands stand side by side. Try tri-fold phones and the latest drones, sit in electric cars that accelerate like sports cars and see smart-home systems at work. There is no forced shopping; your guide simply helps you understand what you see. Allow one to two hours for these two stops.
Huaqiangbei electronics market
Huaqiangbei, in Futian district, is the legendary electronics district at the heart of Shenzhen's rise as a hardware city. Multi-storey markets hold thousands of stalls selling phones, chips, cables, LEDs, drones and components, supplying makers and start-ups around the world and selling quirky tech souvenirs to visitors.
Is Shenzhen worth visiting for the market alone? For gadget lovers it nearly is. With your guide translating and helping you bargain, you can explore floor by floor, compare prices and find things that never reach shops at home. Most guests spend about an hour here, and many leave with a bag of gadgets they did not know existed; mobile payment is the norm, though many stalls also accept cash.
Nantou Ancient Town and the evening light show
For a change of pace, choose Nantou Ancient Town in Nanshan, the old walled county seat whose history goes back more than sixteen centuries. Under the Ming and Qing dynasties it governed Xin'an County, which once included today's Hong Kong. Restored gates, stone streets, ancestral halls, small temples and craft shops make it an atmospheric hour among the towers.
On selected evenings the towers of Futian's central district light up in a synchronised light show, best seen from the square in front of the Civic Centre. If your day ends late, your guide brings you there before escorting you back across the border. Your guide plans the order of activities around the light show schedule and the weather, so you never waste time in traffic.
Itinerary
- 08:35 or 09:15 Meet your guide in Jordan, KowloonYour private guide meets you at the confirmed point in Jordan, checks your documents and takes care of the tickets.
- Cross the border into ShenzhenBy high-speed train or boat, with the guide beside you through both immigration halls, about one to one and a half hours in total.
- Your chosen technology activitiesThree or four activities by private car, such as the robotaxi, drone delivery at Talent Park, the innovation centre and the tech flagship stores, about four to five hours.
- Huaqiangbei or Nantou Ancient TownAn hour exploring the electronics market or the old walled town, depending on your choices.
- Light show (selected evenings) and returnOn selected evenings, the light show in Futian's central district; then your guide escorts you back to the border for your return to Hong Kong.
What's included
- Private English-speaking guide and border escort
- Train or boat tickets between Hong Kong and Shenzhen
- Dedicated car transport in Shenzhen
- Robotaxi fare and drone-delivered snacks
- Hands-on technology experience
- Visits to Huaqiangbei and Chinese tech flagship stores
- Light show viewing on selected evenings
Not included
- Meals
- Observation deck ticket at Shenzhen's tallest tower (optional)
- Visa fees if required
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Couples, families and friends who want a private tour, just your group
Think twice if
- You prefer short outings — this takes 1 days
- You need hotel pickup — you meet at the meeting point
Not suitable for
- Travellers without a valid passport or the required entry documents for mainland China
- People with serious mobility impairments
Meeting point
Your guide meets you in Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, at 08:35 or 09:15 depending on your booking; the exact meeting point is sent after booking, together with the result of our passport entry check. Bring your passport. At the end of the day your guide escorts you back to the border for the return to Hong Kong.
Important information
- A valid passport is required; after booking we check your entry options for mainland China with you.
- Many nationalities can now enter visa-free or under the 240-hour transit policy, but rules vary; any visa fees are not included.
- Bring any Hong Kong immigration slip you received on arrival.
- After booking you receive the activity list; choose three or four activities so we can plan the day around your interests and the weather.
- Meals are not included; the observation deck at Shenzhen's tallest tower is optional and not included.
- Many Western apps are blocked in mainland China; make sure you can receive WhatsApp messages (a roaming data plan usually works).
- Mobile payment apps are used everywhere in Shenzhen; set one up before you travel if you plan to shop, and carry some cash.
- Shenzhen has halal (qingzhen) restaurants run by Hui Muslim families; your guide can suggest one for lunch.
- Peak hours at the border can mean short queues at immigration.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private tour?
It is fully private: the guide and the car in Shenzhen are only for your party, and the plan is tailored to you.
Can we change the itinerary or the pace?
Yes, that is the idea of this tour. You choose three or four activities from our list after booking, and on the day your guide adapts the pace and order to your energy and the weather.
How many people can join?
Only your own party. Tell us the exact number of travellers, including children, so we arrange the right car and the border tickets.
Is the price per person or per group?
Prices are per person and may vary with the number of travellers. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for your group.
Is hotel pickup included?
There is no hotel pickup in Hong Kong; your guide meets you at a central point in Jordan, Kowloon. In Shenzhen all transport is by private car.
What is included?
Your private English-speaking guide and border escort, train or boat tickets between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, private car transport in Shenzhen, the robotaxi fare and drone-delivered snacks, hands-on technology, visits to Huaqiangbei and the tech flagship stores, and the light show on selected evenings.
Do I need a visa for Shenzhen?
It depends on your passport. Many nationalities can now enter visa-free or under the 240-hour transit policy; others need a visa. We check your entry options after booking, and visa fees, if any, are not included.
How long is the tour?
A full day, typically from the morning meeting until late afternoon, or into the evening if you include the light show.
Is it suitable for children or travellers with reduced mobility?
Children enjoy the robots and drones, and the private car keeps the walking moderate. The border crossings involve stairs, queues and some walking, so tell us in advance about any mobility needs.
What should I bring?
Your passport and any Hong Kong immigration slip, a charged phone with WhatsApp, comfortable shoes and a way to pay for meals and purchases.
What is the best time to go?
October to December offers the most pleasant weather in Shenzhen. Weekdays are calmer at the border and in the markets; the light show runs only on selected evenings.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your date and start time in the booking panel on this page and complete the booking. Our team confirms on WhatsApp within minutes, checks your passport entry options and sends you the activity list.
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