Shenzhen Private Day Tour: Custom Itinerary & Local Guide
What would you actually want to see in Shenzhen if you didn't have to plan it yourself?
You choose the attractions and pace; your guide and driver handle navigation and context. The day includes hotel pickup, a professional local guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle for the full duration. Lunch is separate, and you decide when and where to eat. This works whether you're here for leisure, business, or a mix of both.
Step-by-step itinerary
Shenzhen city tour with guide and driver
- Meet guide and driver at your place
- Discuss your interests and itinerary
- Visit Window of the World
- Explore China Folk Cultural Village
- Watch cultural and horse-riding shows
- Optional lunch break (own cost)
- Tour Diwang Mansion observation deck
- Visit Huaqiang Bei or Luohu shopping
- Drop off at hotel or downtown
The Experience
That's the question this tour answers. You get picked up from your hotel, railway station, or the border crossing from Hong Kong or Macau, and then you and your guide spend a few minutes figuring out what the day looks like. Maybe you want the main sights — Window of the World, the Splendid China Folk Village with its cultural performances and horse-riding shows. Maybe you're here for business and need to visit specific districts. Maybe you want to hit Huaqiang Bei or Luohu Commercial City for shopping. The point is, you're not following someone else's fixed schedule; your guide shapes the route around what actually matters to you.
The Splendid China Folk Village is the kind of place that surprises you — it's not just a museum. You walk through different regional villages, watch live performances, and your guide explains the customs and history as you go, which makes it stick in a way a solo visit wouldn't. Then there's Diwang Mansion, one of Shenzhen's landmark buildings. The observation deck on the 69th floor gives you a view that stretches across both Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and you can actually see how fast this city has grown. Your guide will talk you through the skyline instead of you just standing there trying to figure out what you're looking at.
Lunch is on you — your guide will know the spots — and the afternoon continues with whatever's left on your list. If you need to work in some shopping or a specific business location, that's fine; the tour is flexible enough to absorb it. At the end of the day, you get dropped back at your hotel or wherever downtown you need to be. The whole thing is just you and your group, no strangers on a bus, no rushing through a checklist.
What’s included
- Your day includes hotel, railway station, or border crossing pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, a local guide for the full duration, and a fully customizable itinerary based on your interests.
- Lunch is separate and at your own cost.
- All entry fees to attractions are paid separately.
- This is a private tour, so only your group participates.
Operated by Sunny Private Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Shenzhen's main attractions or handle business visits without arranging transport, timing, or figuring out what's worth your time — the guide does that thinking for you, and the flexible itinerary means you're not locked into someone else's schedule.
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Can I customize the itinerary on the day itself?
Yes. You discuss your interests with the guide after pickup, and the route adjusts based on what you want to see or do that day.
What if I'm coming from Hong Kong or Macau?
Pickup is available at the border crossing. You'll need a valid Chinese visa to enter mainland China.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is at your own cost, though your guide can recommend places and help you choose.
How long is the tour?
It's a full-day tour. The exact duration depends on which attractions you visit and how much time you spend at each.
Can I visit Diwang Mansion and the Folk Village in one day?
Yes, both are listed as possible stops. Your guide will help you fit them in based on your other priorities and travel time.
Is this tour suitable for families with young children?
Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are welcome. The tour suits all fitness levels.
What if I need the tour for business visits instead of sightseeing?
The guide can take you to business locations you need to visit. Let the operator know your requirements when booking.
Do I need to book attractions in advance?
Entry fees to attractions are not included in the tour price. Your guide can help you purchase tickets on arrival at each site.
Shenzhen Private Day Tour: Custom Itinerary & Local Guide
7h–8h · EN · CM · at your hotel
from US$ 150 per person
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