Шэньчжэнь
China's Silicon Valley — the world's hardware capital and a living showcase of how fast a city can innovate. From fishing village to global tech hub in 40 years.
Planning Шэньчжэнь at a Glance
Best Season
Октябрь–Декабрь and Март–Май
Hotel Area
Nanshan or Futian CBD
Days Needed
3–4 nights for a tech delegation
Getting Here
Шэньчжэнь Bao'an (SZX) & HKIA
Price Range & What's Included
Includes accommodation, in-China transport, guide, company visits and all meals. International flights excluded.
Educational add-on programme. Шэньчжэнь is usually paired with Гуанчжоу or Hong Kong rather than used as a standalone destination.
Duration, Season, Visa & Getting There
Duration & Timing
3–4 nights is sufficient for a focused technology delegation. Most groups combine Шэньчжэнь with Гуанчжоу (1 hr by metro) or add it to a longer China itinerary.
Best Season to Visit
Октябрь–Декабрь and Март–Май are ideal — comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Avoid Июнь–Сентябрь (typhoon season, high humidity). Year-round for company visits — Шэньчжэнь's tech economy does not slow during national holidays.
Visa Requirements
Most nationalities (UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, S. Korea) enter visa-free for up to 15 days as of 2026. US, Canada and India nationals require a standard tourist (L) or group travel visa. Шэньчжэнь also has a separate Qianhai free-trade zone 5-day visa-free policy for some nationalities.
Getting There
Шэньчжэнь Bao'an International Airport (SZX) serves direct international routes from South-East Asia, the Middle East and some European hubs. Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is 1 hr away and serves more international routes. High-speed rail to Гуанчжоу: 30 mins. High-speed rail to Hong Kong West Kowloon: 30 mins.
Recommended Hotel Area
Nanshan District (close to Tencent, DJI and most major tech campuses) or Futian CBD (close to government offices and the convention centre).
Best-Fit Groups
Executive technology & hardware delegations, robotics & manufacturing groups, university STEM cohorts, and innovation study tours.
For Executives & For Students
What Business Delegations Visit in Шэньчжэнь
- BYD factory & showroom
- DJI flagship store & drone lab
- Tencent headquarters
- Huawei campus (exterior & briefing)
- Huaqiangbei electronics market
What School & Университет Groups Experience
- Tech innovation museum
- Startup ecosystem tour
- Maker spaces & robotics labs
- BYD or DJI experience visit
- Шэньчжэнь Museum & Civic Centre
- Университет town campus visit
Who You Can Visit in Шэньчжэнь
Which Groups Benefit Most
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