Shenzhen Tech Tour from Hong Kong: Autonomous Vehicles & Drones

Ride in a self-driving taxi and watch drones deliver food: Shenzhen's real tech, not a showroom.

This full-day tour departs Hong Kong from your choice of five border crossings and crosses into Shenzhen with a private English-speaking guide to experience the city's working technology firsthand. You'll ride in an autonomous taxi, interact with service robots, witness drone delivery in action, and visit futuristic transit hubs like Gangxia North Metro Station and Shenzhen Civic Center. The tour includes border crossing, lunch, entrance fees, private minibus transfers between sites, and your choice of return by high-speed train or coach back to Hong Kong.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shenzhen's tech innovations

• Cross at Luohu Port
• Visit Gangxia North Metro Station
• Interact at Robot Experience Store
• Explore Nantou Ancient City (optional)
• Relax at Talent Park
• Experience Drone Food Delivery
• Ride Autonomous Taxi
• Visit Shenzhen Civic Center
• Stop at COCO Park Shopping Area (optional)
• Conclude at Futian High-Speed Railway Station

The experience

What sets this tour apart is that you're not watching technology behind glass. You're riding in it. The autonomous taxi experience puts you in a self-driving vehicle operating on actual Shenzhen streets, and the drone delivery demo shows how the city's logistics networks have already shifted to autonomous aerial systems. These aren't prototypes or exhibits. They're services already running in the city. The robot experience store lets you interact directly with machines that handle customer service and retail in real time, a scale of deployment most visitors have never encountered outside China.

The route moves through Shenzhen's architectural landmarks that embody its tech-first identity. Gangxia North Metro Station isn't just transport: its futuristic design and immersive lighting reflect how the city integrates innovation into everyday infrastructure. You'll also see Shenzhen Civic Center, an iconic symbol of the city's modern urban planning, and finish at either Futian High-Speed Railway Station or board your coach for the return crossing. Talent Park, a waterfront green space popular with locals, breaks up the tech-heavy itinerary and offers skyline views. An optional stop at Nantou Ancient City lets you contrast centuries-old heritage architecture with the creative spaces now occupying the historic district, or you can explore COCO Park's shopping and dining scene if you prefer.

The tour runs eight to nine hours total and includes pickup from whichever Hong Kong-Shenzhen border crossing suits your location: Luohu, Huanghang, Futian, Shenzhen Bay, or Shekou Ferry Port. You'll cross at Luohu Port, one of the busiest international transit hubs, with all border procedures handled as part of the service. Chinese-style lunch and one bottle of water are included, along with all entrance tickets and private minibus transfers between attractions. Your return to Hong Kong happens by high-speed train (arriving at West Kowloon Station) or by coach back through your original crossing, depending on which option you book.

What’s included

• Border crossing pickup and drop-off from your choice of five Hong Kong-Shenzhen crossings.
• private English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• Chinese-style lunch and one bottle of water.
• entrance tickets to all attractions.
• private minibus transfers between sites.
• robot experience store visit.
• autonomous taxi ride.
• drone food delivery demonstration.
• and return to Hong Kong by high-speed train or coach depending on your selected option.

Options for this experience

2 options

Metro outbound, train returnGuide in English · 09:30Metro outbound, high-speed train return: Take the metro on the way there and a quick, comfortable high-speed train back. Starting point: 罗湖口岸交通楼停车场, Closed Area, New Territories, Hong Kong

Upgrade: Round-Trip TrainGuide in English · 09:30Round-trip high-speed train: Enjoy a 15-minute high-speed commute from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, avoiding long waits for the metro and arriving quickly

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Century Holiday OTA

Is this one for you?Choose the train return if you want a faster journey back to Hong Kong with direct access to the city's transport hub. Pick the coach return if you prefer to retrace the morning crossing and have a more relaxed pace. The tour's eight- to nine-hour duration fits a full day from Hong Kong, and the fixed itinerary means all tech experiences (the autonomous taxi, drone demo, and robot store) are confirmed stops, not optional add-ons.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2).

What's the difference between the train return and the coach return options?

The Metro Out option returns you by coach through your original border crossing, while the Upgrade option includes a high-speed train journey back to Hong Kong, arriving at West Kowloon Station. The train is faster and connects directly to Hong Kong's transport network. The coach retraces the morning crossing. Choose based on your schedule and preference for speed versus familiarity with the route.

Do I need a visa to cross into Shenzhen from Hong Kong?

The tour includes visa support, and most Hong Kong residents and many international visitors can cross at Luohu and other ports without a separate visa. Confirm your visa requirements with your booking confirmation, as eligibility depends on your nationality and residency status.

What happens at the robot experience store? Is it a museum or a working retail space?

The robot experience store is a working retail environment where service robots actively assist with customer service, delivery, and smart retail operations. You'll interact with the machines in their actual operating context, not in a static display.

How does the autonomous taxi ride work? Am I actually in a self-driving vehicle?

Yes, you'll ride in a self-driving taxi operating on Shenzhen's public roads. The vehicle navigates autonomously, and you'll experience how the city's autonomous vehicle infrastructure functions in real urban conditions.

Is lunch included, and are there dietary options?

Chinese-style lunch is included in the tour price. Inform your guide of any dietary restrictions when you book so arrangements can be made at the restaurant.

What if I want to skip the optional stops like Nantou Ancient City or COCO Park?

Both Nantou Ancient City and COCO Park are optional, so you can choose to visit or skip them based on your interests. Your guide will confirm your preferences on the morning of the tour.