Shenzhen Future Tech Exploration Tour (5 Days & 4 Nights)

Centered around “future tech experience”, this route takes you to explore Shenzhen, a pioneer city of science and technology. You can experience a variety of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, autonomous driving, and digital creativity. It integrates immersive interactions and behind-the-scenes visits to tech venues. The itinerary is rich and diverse: technology enthusiasts can get close to the most advanced AI hardware and robotics; families can participate in interesting science popularization activities in science and technology museums; and professionals can visit the R&D background of tech enterprises. It allows every traveler to feel the strong tech atmosphere of Shenzhen and experience the infinite possibilities brought by technology.

Itinerary: After arriving in Shenzhen, check into a tech-styled hotel in Longgang District. The hotel is equipped with intelligent devices such as voice-controlled lights, curtains, and room service robots. After checking in, you can experience the intelligent room control system and get familiar with the surrounding environment.

Tech Highlights: The hotel lobby is equipped with a humanoid robot concierge that can answer travel questions, recommend nearby tech attractions, and even take photos with tourists. Take a photo with the robot concierge to record the first tech experience in Shenzhen.

Itinerary: Go to the Global First Robot 6S Store & AI 6S Store in Xinghe WORLD Park, Bantian Street. Watch the robot dog team perform backflips and group dances to the rhythm of music; enjoy the humanoid robot’s wonderful “Axe Gang Dance”. Order a cup of AI-customized latte art coffee, and watch your own portrait appear on the milk foam. In the AI 6S Store, touch the most trendy AI hardware such as AR glasses and AI secondary devices, and chat with the popular “Xiaozhi AI”.

Tech Highlights: Participate in the robot programming experience activity in the store. Under the guidance of the instructor, program the robot dog to complete simple actions. Record the process of programming with a video and share it with friends to show the fun of tech interaction.

Itinerary: Go to Gangxia North Hub, known as the “Eye of Shenzhen”. Experience the “palm-scanning” entry function and feel the convenience of intelligent transportation. Admire the huge glass dome with a strong sense of the future.

Tech Highlights: Observe the intelligent scheduling system of the hub, understand how it realizes the efficient connection of multiple subway lines, and learn about the application of big data and AI in transportation scheduling.

Itinerary: Take the unmanned SkyShuttle in Pingshan District. The SkyShuttle floats in the air, allowing you to enjoy the “God’s perspective” of the city. During the ride, you can appreciate the high-rise buildings and urban scenery of Pingshan. After the ride, make an appointment to visit the “SkyShuttle Brain” and understand the R&D background and technical principles of this domestic black technology.

Tech Highlights: During the visit to the “SkyShuttle Brain”, communicate with the technical staff, ask questions about the safety and operation mode of autonomous driving, and gain an in-depth understanding of the technical details.

Itinerary: Visit the Exhibition Center of Longgang Digital Creativity Industry Corridor. Experience VR traversal, XR interaction, robot control and other projects. Understand the development status and cutting-edge technologies of the digital creativity industry.

Tech Highlights: Participate in the VR film creation workshop in the exhibition center. With the help of professional equipment and instructors, create a short VR film with a sci-fi theme, and experience the charm of digital creativity.

Itinerary: Go to the North Branch of Shenzhen Library. Visit the underground fully automatic smart book warehouse that can hold 4 million books. Watch the robotic arm shuttle in the huge book warehouse to retrieve books, and experience the convenience of borrowing books like ordering takeout.

Tech Highlights: Try to operate the intelligent book borrowing system, search for the desired books on the terminal, and watch the robotic arm accurately retrieve and deliver the books. Record this interesting process with photos.

Itinerary: Go to the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum in Guangming District, the world’s first science and technology museum with the theme of “digital civilization”. Experience 950 interactive exhibits, of which 80% can be operated in-depth. Follow the AI large model to explore knowledge, watch the robot’s hot dance performance, and make small high-tech gadgets by yourself.

Tech Highlights: Participate in the “AI Science Popularization Lecture” in the museum. The lecturer uses vivid cases to explain the application principles and development trends of AI, and answer the technical questions raised by the audience.

Itinerary: Visit the Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Film Post-Production Base operated by the top Lockett Visual Effects Team. Understand the production process of shocking special effects in movies such as Nezha and The Battle at Lake Changjin. Visit the post-production studio and watch the staff demonstrate the editing and special effects production of film clips.

Tech Highlights: Try the simple film special effects production under the guidance of the staff. Add special effects to the pre-shot video clips and generate your own “blockbuster” trailer.

Itinerary: Watch the light show at the Civic Center. The combination of drone swarms and giant flying screens creates a brilliant light and shadow effect in the night sky, showing the charm of the integration of technology and art.

Tech Highlights: Learn about the technical principles of the drone light show from the on-site introduction. Understand how the drone group completes the precise formation change and cooperates with the flying screen to present a wonderful performance.

Itinerary: Go to the Shenzhen Lvhang Interstellar Space Science and Technology Research Institute. Visit the real space facilities and walk into the 1:1 restored simulated Mars base. Learn about the living conditions and survival skills of astronauts in space, and understand the research progress of China’s space industry.

Tech Highlights: Participate in the space suit wearing experience activity. Under the guidance of professionals, put on the simulated space suit and experience the feeling of being an astronaut. Take photos in the simulated Mars base to record this special experience.

Itinerary: Go to Shenzhen Red Cube, the “tech ceiling for family outings”. In the science and technology museum, there is a five-story high cyber space. You can play chess with robots and explore the galaxy in the “Dream of the Universe” exhibition area.

Tech Highlights: Participate in the “Space Science Popularization Workshop” in the museum. Make a small rocket model with your own hands and launch it on the spot. The family can work together to complete the production and launch of the rocket model, enjoying the fun of scientific exploration.

Itinerary: Have dinner in a restaurant with a tech theme. During the meal, share the feelings and gains of the trip with your travel partners. Sort out the photos and videos taken during the trip and make a travel album.

Tech Highlights: Use the AI photo editing software on your mobile phone to add special effects and filters to the travel photos, and generate a unique tech-style travel album.

Itinerary: Visit a leading tech enterprise in Shenzhen (e.g., Huawei Songshan Lake Base, DJI Innovation Headquarters, reservation required in advance). Tour the enterprise’s exhibition hall to understand its core technologies and product development history; visit the public R&D area (non-confidential) to observe the daily work of R&D teams.

Tech Highlights: Communicate with enterprise employees in the tech exchange session. Ask about the R&D process of products, the application of new technologies, and the development trends of the industry, and gain first-hand information about the tech industry.

Itinerary: Go to the “Shenzhen Tech Souvenir Store” to buy unique tech souvenirs, such as mini drone models, AI smart small speakers, and digital creative peripheral products. After packing your luggage, go to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport or Shenzhen North Railway Station to depart, ending the future tech exploration journey.

Tech Highlights: Before leaving, use the AR navigation function of the airport/railway station to experience the convenience of intelligent travel again, and leave a deep impression of “tech Shenzhen”.