Shenzhen tech tour: Robotaxis, drones & innovation hubs

Watch a drone land with your lunch, then test an exoskeleton at Inno100.

A guided tour of Shenzhen's working tech infrastructure: you'll observe drone deliveries at the Houhai hub, order a snack via drone at Shenzhen Talent Park, ride in a robotaxi, and get hands-on time with robots and wearables at Inno100. A live English-speaking guide leads groups of up to five or private bookings, covering all demo fees, the robotaxi ride, and drone-delivered refreshments over two to three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shenzhen's tech and culture

• Visit drone delivery hub in Houhai
• Watch Meituan drones take off and land
• Experience drone food delivery at Talent Park
• Walk through Shenzhen Talent Park waterfront
• Relax and enjoy picnic in Talent Park
• Visit Inno100 tech product showcase
• Try hands-on robots and tech devices
• Walk through Mixc Plaza and take photos
• Visit Xiaomi Global Flagship store
• See automation features and SU7 car museum

The experience

The tour starts at Shenzhen's Houhai drone delivery hub, where Meituan drones take off and land throughout the day. You'll watch the logistics operation in real time. This is where food and drinks get flown across the city, and it's one of the few places outside a warehouse where you can see urban drone delivery actually working. From there, the group heads to Shenzhen Talent Park, a waterfront green space with views across the bay toward Hong Kong and Futian's skyline. Here you order a drink or snack and watch a drone fly it in and land right in front of you: a moment that feels ordinary to locals but genuinely surreal to visitors.

After the park, you'll ride in a robotaxi, experiencing one of Shenzhen's most visible tech shifts firsthand. The guide explains how the vehicles work and what they mean for the city's transport future. Then comes Inno100, a showroom of working prototypes: chess-playing robots, 3D printers, exoskeletons, and other hardware in various stages of commercialization. Your guide walks you through what each one does, and you get hands-on time. You can strap into an exoskeleton, operate a robot, or test a laser printer. The tour wraps with a walk through Mixc Plaza and a stop at the Xiaomi Global Flagship store, where the guide shows you the automation features of their electric vehicles and the SU7 car museum inside.

All demo fees, the robotaxi ride, and the drone-delivered snack or drink are covered in the price. The tour runs two to three hours and is wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible transportation and surfaces at every stop. You can book as a private tour or join a small group of up to five people.

What’s included

• Robotaxi ride through the city.
• hands-on demos at Inno100 (exoskeleton, robot operation, or laser printing).
• drone-delivered snack or drink at Shenzhen Talent Park.
• live English-speaking guide.
• all demo and experience fees.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour for a small group of up to 5Guide in English · 10:30 and 14:30Small group tour

Private TourGuide in English · 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (7 to 14 years) · Infant (under 7): free

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you want the guide's full attention and flexibility to linger at any stop. The small group option keeps costs lower and connects you with other travelers interested in Shenzhen's tech scene. Both formats cover the same stops and inclusions, so the choice depends on whether you prefer a dedicated guide or a shared experience.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 14 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What exactly happens at the drone delivery hub in Houhai?

The Houhai hub is Shenzhen's busiest Meituan drone logistics point, where drones take off and land throughout the day carrying food and drinks across the city. You'll watch the operation in real time and see how urban delivery by drone actually works in practice.

Can I really order food and have a drone deliver it to me in the park?

Yes. At Shenzhen Talent Park, you order a drink or snack and a Meituan drone flies it in and lands in front of you. The snack or drink is covered in the tour price, and your guide finds you a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy it by the water.

What kind of hands-on experience do you get at Inno100?

Inno100 has working prototypes of robots, exoskeletons, 3D printers, and other cutting-edge hardware. You get free hands-on time to try an exoskeleton, operate a robot, or test a laser printer: whichever appeals to you most.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?

Yes. The entire tour is wheelchair accessible, including all areas, surfaces, and transportation options at every stop. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What's included in the price, and what isn't?

The tour includes the robotaxi ride, all demo fees at Inno100, and the drone-delivered snack or drink at Shenzhen Talent Park. The guide is a live English speaker. You can book as a private tour or join a small group of up to five people.