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Skylines of Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong on the Pearl River Delta
Shenzhen · Pearl River Delta · Guangdong

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Let us show you the wonders of Shenzhen and plan and assist your trip to markets, fairs, and exhibitions in the Pearl River Delta.

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Signature tours

Three ways to see Shenzhen at work

Every tour is private, led by a bilingual host and built around your dates. Pick one below to see its stops on the map.

T1 Shenzhen Markets Tour

A guided day through the wholesale and retail markets foreign buyers and visitors ask for most, with a host who speaks the language, knows which floors matter and helps you bargain.

Length
One day, about 8 hours
For
Buyers, traders and curious travelers
Pace
Private car between districts, on foot inside the markets
  1. 1
    09:30Huaqiangbei electronics market

    SEG Electronics Market, Huaqiang Electronics World and the phone-accessory malls: components, gadgets, drones, LEDs and wholesale counters by the thousand.

  2. 2
    14:00Shuibei Jewelry District

    China’s largest gold and jewelry trading cluster: gold, diamonds, jade and pearls in wholesale showrooms.

  3. 3
    15:30Dongmen Pedestrian Street

    Shenzhen’s oldest shopping streets, for fashion, accessories and street food.

  4. 4
    16:30Luohu Commercial City and Tea World

    Five floors beside the Hong Kong border crossing for tailors, fabrics, leather goods and gifts, plus the Tea World tea market at Luohu station.

Cantonese lunch near Huaqiangbei at 12:30.

Swap in or add: Dafen Oil Painting Village, Nanyou fashion wholesale market, South China City, Henggang Eyewear City.

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T2 Sourcing & Procurement Tour

Built for sourcing and procurement professionals. Send us your product category, target price and volumes, and we build the days around the markets, suppliers, factories and fair halls that fit.

Length
One to five days, built to your brief
For
Buyers, importers, procurement teams and delegations
With you
A bilingual sourcing host and a private driver
  1. 1
    Day 1Market scan at Huaqiangbei

    Walk the category floors with an interpreter, compare price levels and collect supplier contacts and samples.

  2. 2
    Day 1–2South China City, Pinghu

    A wholesale complex for textiles, leather, packaging, hardware and electronics, with many cross-border sellers.

  3. 3
    Day 2–3Factory visits in Bao’an, Longhua and Dongguan

    Pre-arranged appointments with shortlisted suppliers, with route planning so you see three or four plants in a day.

  4. 4
    Fair daysShenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Bao’an

    Hall plan, registration, a hotel close to the venue and meetings booked at the stands that matter.

  5. 5
    Fair daysShenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian

    The downtown venue, one metro stop from the high-speed rail to Hong Kong and Guangzhou.

Each evening we send you the day’s contacts, quotes and photos in one summary.

Category markets on request: Shuibei for jewelry, Henggang for eyewear. Fairs in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Dongguan and Zhongshan are covered as add-ons.

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T3 Shenzhen Tech Wonders Tour

Shenzhen builds much of the world’s hardware. In one day you handle it: fly a drone, ride in a car with no driver, meet humanoid robots and sit in the newest electric vehicles.

Length
One day, about 9 hours with the evening light show
For
Executives, teams, investors and anyone who loves technology
Add
Company headquarters visits, by arrangement
  1. 1
    09:30Huaqiangbei electronics market

    One of the world’s largest electronics markets, where the parts for a prototype can be bought in an afternoon.

  2. 2
    11:00Humanoid robot showroom, Futian

    Humanoid robots and robot dogs up close, with live demonstrations when the showroom is running them.

  3. 3
    13:30DJI flagship store, OCT Harbour

    Fly drones in the indoor flight cage and try the camera, gimbal and robot ranges.

  4. 4
    14:45Houhai and Shenzhen Bay

    A driverless robotaxi ride past the Tencent towers, then the electric-vehicle showrooms: BYD, Xiaomi and other Chinese brands.

  5. 5
    16:00Talent Park

    Order a coffee and watch a delivery drone bring it to the park locker.

  6. 6
    19:00Futian Skyscrapers light show

    The Civic Center skyline lit in sync, or the view from the Ping An Tower observation deck.

Lunch in Futian at 12:15. We book the robotaxi and the drone order for you.

By arrangement: BYD headquarters in Pingshan, BGI Genomics in Yantian, Huawei, Tencent, DJI and UBTECH. Also the Robot 6S Store, the Science & Technology Museum in Guangming, a humanoid robot fight night and the Sea World Water & Light Show in Shekou.

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Map of Shenzhen districts showing the stops of the selected tour LUOHU FUTIAN NANSHAN BAO'AN LONGGANG YANTIAN LONGHUA PINGSHAN GUANGMING Pearl Riverestuary Shenzhen Bay Dapeng Bay HONG KONG DONGGUAN Shenzhen North Rail to Hong Kong, 14 min SZX airport Dapeng Peninsula → Dafen Oil Painting Village Nanyou fashion market South China City Henggang Eyewear City 1Huaqiangbei 2Shuibei Jewelry District 3Dongmen 4Luohu Commercial City & Tea World Shuibei (jewelry) Henggang (eyewear) 1Huaqiangbei 2South China City 3Bao'an & Longhua factories 4Shenzhen World Exhibition& Convention Center 5Convention Center, Futian BYD headquarters Huawei, Bantian Robot 6S Store Science & Technology Museum BGI Genomics Sea World Water& Light Show 1Huaqiangbei 2Robot showroom 3DJI store 4Houhai robotaxi 5Talent Park 6Futian Skyscrapers light show
Numbered stop on the tour Optional or by arrangement Swipe the map sideways to see it all. High-speed rail District boundaries and coastline from survey data. Routes are adjusted to your hotel and the day’s traffic.
Shenzhen markets

The markets foreign buyers and visitors come for

Each market has its own district, opening rhythm and way of doing business. We match the markets to your product list and take you to the right buildings and floors.

MarketDistrictWhat you findBest for
HuaqiangbeiFutianComponents, phones and accessories, drones, LEDs, security and smart-home gear across SEG Electronics Market, Huaqiang Electronics World and the neighboring malls.Electronics buyers, makers, first-time visitors
Shuibei Jewelry DistrictLuohuGold, diamonds, jade, pearls and finished jewelry in wholesale showrooms and trading centers.Jewelry trade, gift buyers
Luohu Commercial CityLuohu, at the border crossingTailoring, fabrics, leather goods, shoes and gifts on five floors.Visitors arriving from Hong Kong
Tea World and the tea marketsLuohu, at the railway stationPu’er, oolong, white and green teas, teaware and gift sets, with tasting at the counter. Larger wholesale tea centers in Longgang and Nanshan on request.Tea buyers, gift shoppers
Dongmen Pedestrian StreetLuohuFashion, accessories, cosmetics and street food in the city’s oldest shopping quarter.Retail trend scouting, leisure
Nanyou fashion marketNanshanWomenswear wholesale, with many export-oriented labels.Boutique and apparel buyers
Dafen Oil Painting VillageLonggangOil paintings, commissioned art, frames and studio visits.Hospitality and décor buyers, art lovers
South China CityLonggang (Pinghu)A very large wholesale complex for textiles, leather, packaging, hardware and electronics, with many cross-border sellers.Volume buyers comparing many suppliers
Henggang Eyewear CityLonggangFrames, sunglasses and optical goods from the district’s eyewear factories.Optical and accessories buyers
SungangLuohuHome décor, gifts, stationery, toys and craft supplies.Gift, home and retail buyers

Looking for a category that is not listed? Tell us the product and we will point you to the right market or factory cluster, in Shenzhen or elsewhere in Guangdong.

Tech wonders

Robots, drones, electric vehicles and the companies behind them

Some of Shenzhen’s technology is open to anyone who walks in. Some needs a booking, and company headquarters receive visitors only by arrangement. Each stop is marked so you know what to expect.

  • Walk-in

    Huaqiangbei electronics market

    One of the world’s largest electronics markets. Twenty-plus buildings of components, devices and repair counters.

  • Walk-in

    DJI flagship store, OCT Harbour

    Indoor flight cages, camera drones, gimbals and educational robots to try for yourself.

  • Walk-in

    Humanoid robot showrooms

    Humanoid robots and robot dogs from Shenzhen makers, including the Robot 6S Store in Longgang.

  • We book it

    Robotaxi ride in Nanshan

    A ride in a car with no driver through Houhai and Shenzhen Bay. Registration needs a local phone number, so we handle it.

  • We book it

    Drone delivery in the park

    Order a drink in the app and a drone lands it at a park locker a few minutes later. Flights depend on the weather.

  • Walk-in

    Electric-vehicle showrooms

    BYD, Xiaomi and other Chinese brands side by side in the Nanshan malls, with a host who explains the models.

  • We book it

    Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum

    The new museum in Guangming, with hundreds of hands-on exhibits. Tickets are booked ahead.

  • Walk-in

    Futian Skyscrapers light show and skyline & Ping An Tower (world’s 5th tallest)

    Dozens of towers lit in sync around the Civic Center, plus the observation deck of the 599-meter Ping An Finance Centre.

  • Walk-in

    Shekou Sea World Water & Light Show

    The nightly musical fountain show on the Sea World plaza, with water, light and fire beside the Minghua ship.

  • By arrangement

    BGI Genomics Co., Ltd.

    One of the world’s largest genomics organizations, headquartered in Yantian. Group visits cover gene sequencing and the sequencers built in Shenzhen.

  • By arrangement

    Company headquarters

    BYD in Pingshan, Huawei, Tencent, DJI, UBTECH and others. Requests go in with your company profile.

  • By arrangement

    Factories and production lines

    Electronics, robotics and EV-supply-chain plants in Shenzhen and Dongguan, matched to your industry.

  • We book it

    Humanoid robot fight nights

    Shenzhen hosts the Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL), the first humanoid robot combat league, run by local robot maker EngineAI. Teams fight identical T800 humanoids in a ring. Opening night was at the Shenzhen Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center.

    Fight nights and venues are announced round by round on the official URKL schedule. Tell us your dates and we check what is on and book your seats.

    16 July 2026
    Opening night, Shenzhen
    July–August 2026
    Preliminary rounds, top 32 teams
    September–October 2026
    Group stage, top 16 teams
    November–December 2026
    Grand Finals, top 8 teams

About company visits. Headquarters, laboratories and factories host business delegations at their own discretion and do not sell tickets. We apply on your behalf, tell you what is confirmed before you travel, and plan the brand’s public showroom as the fallback.

More of Shenzhen

Add the city’s story, culture and coast

Half-day and evening additions that fit around a market or fair schedule.

Shenzhen History & Development

  • Lianhuashan Park, the hilltop view over the Futian skyline
  • Shekou and Sea World, where the special economic zone began
  • Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall
  • Qianhai, the new cooperation zone with Hong Kong

Culture

  • Shenzhen Concert Hall, home of the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra
  • Theaters in Nanshan and Longhua: Poly Theatre, Nanshan Cultural and Sports Center, Shenzhen Cultural Center
  • China Folk Culture Villages and Splendid China
  • Window of the World
  • Hongfa Temple, the Buddhist monastery in Fairy Lake Botanical Garden below Wutong Mountain
  • Nantou Ancient City, a walled town turned design quarter
  • OCT-LOFT creative park
  • Dapeng Fortress and Gankeng Hakka Town

Ecology and coast

  • Shenzhen Bay Park, 13 km of waterfront
  • Talent Park and the Houhai skyline
  • Nanshan Mountain, the hike above Shekou with views of the bay and Hong Kong
  • Wutong Mountain, the city’s highest peak
  • Yantian Port, one of the world’s largest container ports
  • Dameisha and the Dapeng Peninsula beaches

Shopping and dining & entertainment

  • The MixC and MixC Shenzhen Bay
  • COCO Park and the Futian CBD
  • Sea World waterfront restaurants
  • Peking duck restaurant, carved at your table
  • Cantonese, Chaoshan and Hakka tables chosen by your host
  • Golf at Mission Hills and the city’s other courses
  • Spas and hot-spring resorts
Fairs and exhibitions

Make your trade-fair visit productive

We plan and assist your visit to any fair in the Pearl River Delta, from registration to the follow-up after the last hall closes.

  • Fair registration and visitor preparation
  • Hotel selection near the correct venue
  • Airport, station and border transfers
  • Interpreter arrangements
  • Hall plan and exhibitor shortlist
  • Buyer and supplier meeting preparation
  • Appointments with decision-makers
  • Factory visits scheduled around fair days
  • Product and supplier research
  • Follow-up coordination after the fair
FairCityUsual seasonSectors
Canton FairGuangzhouApril–May and October–NovemberGeneral merchandise, in three phases
China Hi-Tech FairShenzhenNovemberTechnology, electronics, AI, robotics
CIOE optoelectronics expoShenzhenSeptemberOptics, lasers, sensors, photonics
Shenzhen Gifts & Home FairShenzhenApril and OctoberGifts, homeware, consumer goods
Global Sources Hong Kong ShowsHong KongApril and OctoberConsumer electronics, lifestyle, fashion
HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics FairHong KongApril and OctoberElectronics and components
China International Furniture FairGuangzhouMarchHome and office furniture
International Famous Furniture FairDongguanMarch and AugustFurniture and furnishings
Guzhen Lighting FairZhongshanMarch and OctoberLighting and components
Airshow ChinaZhuhaiNovember, even-numbered yearsAviation, aerospace, drones

Seasons shown are the usual pattern. We confirm each edition’s dates and halls with the organizer before you book flights. CHINA GTD is an independent travel and support provider and is not affiliated with any fair organizer.

Add-ons beyond Shenzhen

The rest of the Pearl River Delta and Guangdong

Each city in the delta is known for something different. Add a day, or several, to any Shenzhen tour. Travel times are typical journeys from central Shenzhen.

Map of the Pearl River Delta with Shenzhen and the add-on cities Pearl Riverestuary South China Sea East Guangdong →Shanwei · Shantou · Chaozhou · Jieyang Guangzhou Zhuhai Foshan Jiangmen Huizhou Dongguan Zhongshan Macau Hong Kong Shenzhen
High-speed railShenzhen–Zhongshan Link and Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao BridgeCity boundaries from survey data. Times depend on your hotel, border queues and traffic.
  • Hong Kong

    14 min by rail

    Trade fairs at HKCEC and AsiaWorld-Expo, trading companies and finance.

  • Guangzhou

    about 35 min by rail

    The Canton Fair, plus wholesale districts for garments, leather goods and textiles.

  • Dongguan

    about 1 h by car

    The factory belt: electronics, footwear, garments in Humen and furniture in Houjie.

  • Foshan

    about 1.5 h by car

    Lecong furniture market, ceramics and building materials, Shunde appliances.

  • Zhongshan

    about 1 h by car

    Guzhen, China’s lighting capital, and Xiaolan for hardware and locks.

  • Zhuhai and Macau

    about 1 h by ferry

    Airshow China, the Hengqin zone, and Macau’s historic center and convention venues.

  • Huizhou

    about 1 h by car

    Consumer-electronics plants, the Daya Bay industrial zone and West Lake.

  • Jiangmen

    about 1.5 h by car

    Hardware and motorcycle makers, and the Kaiping watchtowers, a UNESCO site.

  • Shantou, Chaozhou, Jieyang, Shanwei

    1–2 h by rail

    Eastern Guangdong: Chenghai toys, Chaozhou ceramics and old town, Jieyang jade, and the Shanwei coast.

How it works

From first message to your first market

  1. Tell us your trip

    Dates, group size, the products or fairs you care about and what you want to see.

  2. Get your itinerary

    We send a day-by-day plan and a quotation for your group. Adjust it until it fits.

  3. We prepare the ground

    Visit requests, fair registration, driver, interpreter, hotel and restaurant bookings.

  4. We meet you on arrival

    At the airport, the border or your hotel. Your host stays with you through the day.

Bilingual hostPrivate car and driverAirport and border pickupHotel near your venueInterpreter for meetingsAlipay and WeChat Pay setupSIM, apps and connectivityRestaurant bookings
Service area

Based in Guangdong. Connected across the Pearl River Delta.

ShenzhenHong KongGuangzhouFoshanDongguanZhuhaiMacauZhongshanJiangmenHuizhouShanweiShantouChaozhouJieyangOther locations by arrangement
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