Shenzhen Tech Tour: DJI Store & Electronics Market

See how Shenzhen went from fishing village to tech capital in one afternoon

This small-group tour covers Shenzhen's transformation through three stops: the world's largest DJI flagship store at OCT Harbour with its observation deck and test-flight area; the Huaqiangbei Museum and Electronic World, showcasing the city's electronics industry from its origins; and Lianhua Mountain, where viewing platforms offer panoramic views of the urban landscape and sunset. A live guide in English or Chinese leads the group through the day, with transit by taxi or metro depending on traffic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shenzhen's tech and nature

• Visit DJI flagship store at OCT Harbour
• Explore Huaqiangbei Museum and electronics market
• Enjoy panoramic views from Lianhua Mountain

The experience

The tour starts at the DJI flagship store, a 4,000-square-meter complex on the shores of Shenzhen Bay that integrates a DJI Park with the building. You'll see the observation deck, launch tower, and test-flight area where drone flight shows happen. From there, the group moves to Huaqiangbei: a neighborhood that transformed from a small fishing village into a globally recognized electronics hub. The Huaqiangbei Museum documents this shift and traces China's electronics industry from its earliest days. The adjacent Electronic World holds millions of products across every category of devices, from components to finished goods.

The day ends at Lianhua Mountain in central Shenzhen, where several viewing platforms let you take in the surrounding cityscape: high-rises, traffic arteries, and modern architecture against natural backdrop. The sunset view from the top is the tour's final stop. Transit between sites uses taxi or metro, adjusted in real time based on traffic conditions. If congestion is heavy, the metro becomes the faster choice. A lunch break is built into the schedule. Restaurants near the DJI store or Huaqiangbei are recommended, though meals are not included in the tour fee. If you're interested, you can try optional drone food and beverage delivery service at Lianhua Mountain.

The tour runs for seven hours and keeps groups small, so the pace stays interactive and personalized rather than rushed through crowds. A live guide fluent in English or Chinese leads throughout, answering questions about the sites and the city's rapid development.

What’s included

• Small-group tour with a live guide in English or Chinese.
• transit by taxi and metro between sites based on real-time traffic.
• access to the DJI flagship store, Huaqiangbei Museum, and Electronic World.
• viewing platforms and sunset views at Lianhua Mountain.
• a lunch break with restaurant recommendations (meals not included in tour fee).
• optional drone food and beverage delivery service at Lianhua Mountain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Glopen

Is this one for you?Small groups mean you'll move at a conversational pace rather than being herded through crowds, and a live guide in your language can answer questions about how Shenzhen's electronics industry grew. Choose this tour if you want to understand the city's tech transformation rather than just see famous landmarks.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is inside the DJI flagship store?

The DJI flagship store at OCT Harbour spans nearly 4,000 square meters and combines retail space with a DJI Park, observation deck, launch tower, and test-flight area where outdoor drone flights and flight shows take place. It's designed as both a shopping destination and a creative space for the public to experience drone technology.

How much time do we spend at each location?

The tour is structured across seven hours total, moving between the DJI store, Huaqiangbei (museum and electronics market), and Lianhua Mountain with a lunch break included in the schedule. The exact time at each stop adjusts based on group pace and traffic conditions between sites.

What can I see from Lianhua Mountain?

Lianhua Mountain sits in central Shenzhen and has several viewing platforms offering panoramic views of the city's high-rises, traffic arteries, and modern architecture. The sunset view from the top is particularly popular, letting you see the urban landscape lit as day turns to evening.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour includes a small amount of hiking, particularly at Lianhua Mountain. It's suitable for most fitness levels, though it may be difficult for wheelchair users. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

How do we get between the different stops?

The group switches between taxi and metro depending on real-time traffic. If congestion is heavy, the metro is typically faster. This flexibility means you avoid sitting in traffic jams between the DJI store, Huaqiangbei, and Lianhua Mountain.

What's the Huaqiangbei Museum actually about?

The Huaqiangbei Museum documents the neighborhood's history and Shenzhen's transformation from a small fishing village into a global electronics industry center. It also traces China's electronics industry from its earliest stages to its current strength, showing how the city's reform and opening up shaped the sector.