Shenzhen Tech Tour: Robotaxi, Drones & Innovation

Ride in a robotaxi, order a drone delivery, walk through the world's largest electronics market.

A private tour of Shenzhen's cutting-edge technology scene with a live guide in English, Chinese or Cantonese. You'll ride in a driverless car, order food delivered by drone, visit flagship stores of DJI, Huawei, Xiaomi and other Chinese tech leaders, and explore the Innovation Center to see humanoid robots, AI glasses and wearable exoskeletons up close. Tours run 3 to 6 hours depending on the option you choose; private transportation and admission fees are included, and pickup by taxi is available on most options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shenzhen's tech innovations

• Order drone food delivery
• Ride a robotaxi
• Visit top tech flagship stores
• Explore Huaqiangbei electronics market

The Experience

The robotaxi ride is the anchor: Shenzhen leads the world in autonomous vehicles, and you'll go through the entire process with your guide—downloading the app, calling the car, and riding hands-free through the city. It's not a simulation or a video; it's the real thing, and it sets the tone for everything else on the tour.

From there, the day moves through the city's innovation layer. You'll order coffee or a snack on your phone and watch it arrive by drone—the guide will help you capture it on video. Then come the flagship stores: DJI for drones, Huawei for foldable phones, Xiaomi for electric vehicles, Bambu Lab for 3D printing. A local guide walks through each one with live explanations and demos, so you're not just looking at the products; you're hearing how they work and what makes them different. The Innovation Center (inno 100) gathers the emerging tech in one place—humanoid robots, AI glasses, laser engraving, exoskeletons—so you can move through several breakthroughs in a single stop.

The longer options add Huaqiangbei (HQB), the world's largest electronics market, where you can hunt for affordable Chinese tech souvenirs and gadgets you won't find elsewhere. The full-day tour includes the 6S Robot Store, a specialty shop dedicated entirely to robots. Private transportation is included, so the guide handles the logistics and you move between stops without negotiating taxis or transit.

What’s included

• Private transportation between stops.
• admission to the Innovation Center and all flagship stores.
• drone delivery order and video capture.
• snacks included.
• a live guide in English, Chinese or Cantonese who explains each stop and handles the logistics so you move smoothly through the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gen-Z's Tech Tour

Is this one for you?Pick the 3-hour tour for the core tech experiences (robotaxi, drone delivery, Innovation Center, flagship stores), or the 4.5-hour to add Huaqiangbei market browsing and the 6S Robot Store—choose based on whether you want shopping time built in.

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Top questions

What exactly happens when I ride the robotaxi?

You download the driverless car app with your guide's help, call the vehicle to your location, and ride it hands-free through Shenzhen. The guide walks you through the process and rides with you so you understand how the system works in real time.

Can I actually order a drone delivery and watch it land?

Yes. You'll order coffee, snacks or dessert on your phone at the designated location, and the guide will help you film the drone arriving from the sky and landing with your order.

What tech brands will I see in the flagship stores?

The tour includes DJI (drones), Huawei (foldable phones), Xiaomi (electric vehicles), and Bambu Lab (3D printing). A local guide provides live explanations and product demos at each store so you see how the technology actually works.

What's the difference between the 3-hour, 4.5-hour and 6-hour options?

The 3-hour tour covers the robotaxi, drone delivery, Innovation Center and flagship stores. The 4.5-hour option adds Huaqiangbei electronics market. The 6-hour tour includes both the market and the 6S Robot Store. All options are private—no group tours.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup by taxi is included on the 4.5-hour, 6-hour and 3-hour options marked "Taxi Pickup." The 3-hour and 4.5-hour private tours without taxi pickup start at a meeting point; your guide will confirm the location when you book.

What age can children join this tour?

Children are welcome from age 6. The tour involves walking through stores and markets, riding in a driverless car and watching drone delivery, so it suits kids interested in technology and new experiences.