The Houhai Tech Triangle
Shenzhen Tech Tour: Explore the Future
Three only-in-China tech experiences — one morning, one metro station. Drone delivery, robotaxi, and DJI flagship. All in Shenzhen's Nanshan district.
- Duration
- 3 hours (one morning)
- Meeting point
- Houhai Metro Exit D1 (near Kempinski Hotel)
- End point
- OCT Harbour, near Shenzhen Bay Park Metro
- District
- Nanshan, Shenzhen
- Group size
- Private, max 2 guests
- Language
- English + Mandarin bilingual guide
About this tour
Book with Shenzhen's original tech tour team for an authentic experience. We guarantee zero shopping stops and no hidden fees. All our guides are fully bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese.
If you are a solo traveler, you may be paired with one other solo guest, with a maximum of 2 guests in total.
The triangle
Three technologies you can't experience anywhere else — all within walking and a 15-minute robotaxi ride. One morning. One metro station. No filler.
Drone Food Delivery
Talent Park · Houhai
Robotaxi Ride
Self-driving transfer
DJI Flagship Store
OCT Harbour · end point
Talent Park · Houhai · Nanshan · 9:40 – 10:30 · 50 min
Drone Food Delivery
Order coffee, snacks, or dessert on your phone — then watch it arrive from the sky. Your guide will take you to the drone landing point and help you capture the moment on video.
Order a meal via Meituan's app and watch a drone deliver it to a park landing pad in 4 minutes (vs. 20 minutes by road). Enjoy your lunch with views of the bay.
Witness drone delivery systems in real-world operation. Place an order yourself and watch drones completing fully automated deliveries from distribution hubs to collection points.
Houhai operating zone · free L4 autonomy · 10:35 – 10:50 · 15 min transfer
Robotaxi Ride
Experience the future of mobility in real life. Shenzhen is a global leader in autonomous driving, and this is your chance to try a genuine self-driving taxi ride, with your guide assisting you throughout the process.
Shenzhen is leading the world in electric and autonomous vehicles. Curious to try a robotaxi? Your guide will guide you through the entire process.
These taxis use L4 autonomy, navigating traffic with 360° sensors and real-time mapping. A safety officer monitors trips during the trial phase.
Experience China's leading autonomous driving technology firsthand. The robotaxi is both your transfer between stops and a tech experience in its own right — it moves you from the drone pickup point to the DJI flagship store.
OCT Harbour · Nanshan · 10:50 – 12:05 · 75 min
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DJI Flagship Store
Explore the world's largest DJI store, featuring a 4-floor interactive space with drone test flights in the rooftop "DJI Park." Try the latest aerial photography gear and AI-powered stabilization tech.
Visit flagship stores of China's leading tech brands. See the latest drones, EVs, smartphones, and AI-powered innovations, with live explanations and demos by a local guide.
Experience drones and imaging equipment in a four-story space. This is DJI's first-ever flagship store worldwide — and DJI's global headquarters is right here in Shenzhen.
Nanshan robotics cluster · 10:50 – 12:05 · 75 min
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Robotics Showroom & Innovation Center
Discover China's fast-moving innovation scene, including humanoid robots, AI glasses, wearable exoskeletons, laser engraving, and other emerging technologies up close. Enjoy live demonstrations, hands-on interaction, and clear explanations from your local guide.
The 6S Robot Store is the world's first specialty store dedicated entirely to robots, featuring a wide range of cutting-edge robotic displays and hands-on experiences. Guests can watch robots make coffee and play the piano, and even interact with robotic dogs.
Wukong robot interaction. Dancing robot performance. AI recognition demos. 40+ mainstream robot brands on display in one location — this is not a single-brand showroom, it is China's robotics ecosystem in real time.
Itinerary
A typical itinerary for this tour. Times are approximate and may shift with traffic, weather, and drone flight conditions.
- 09:30
Meet at Houhai Metro
Exit D1, near Kempinski Hotel. Lines 2, 11, 13.
- 09:40
Drone Food Delivery @ Talent Park
Order, watch, eat. 50 min on the lawn.
- 10:35
Robotaxi pickup
Board the L4 self-driving taxi in Houhai.
- 10:50
DJI Flagship / Robotics Showroom
75-min deep experience at the end point.
- 12:05
Tour ends at OCT Harbour
Near Shenzhen Bay Park Metro Station.
What's included
Included
- Admission fee to all stops
- Private transportation during the tour
- Public transportation (robotaxi)
- Snacks and drinks at Talent Park
- Premium bilingual guide (English + Mandarin)
- Drone delivery ordering fee
- Live demos and hands-on interaction
- Translation and local assistance throughout
Not included
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Personal purchases at flagship stores
- Hotel pickup outside Houhai area (available on request)
Meeting point
Start: Lobby of the Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen, near Exit D1 of Houhai Metro Station (Lines 2, 11, and 13).
End: OCT Harbour, No. 2008 Binhai Avenue, near Shenzhen Bay Park Metro Station.
Please keep your WhatsApp active for contact. Your guide will reach out the evening before the tour to confirm pickup.
Gallery
24 photos from the tour route.
