Begin your journey at the Kempinski Hotel in Shenzhen’s Houhai district, the center of the city’s innovation ecosystem. Together with your guide, take Metro Line 12, one of Shenzhen’s fully automated driverless subway lines. Stand at the front observation window and watch the train navigate through the tunnels without a driver, offering a fascinating introduction to the city’s intelligent transportation network.
Upon arrival, visit an Innovation Concept Store, where many of Shenzhen’s newest consumer technologies first reach the market. Explore smart gadgets, AI-powered devices, robotics products, and innovative hardware developed by local startups and technology companies.
Next, step into a digital fabrication workshop and experience laser engraving technology firsthand. Under professional guidance, create and customize your own souvenir using a precision laser engraving machine, gaining insight into how digital manufacturing tools are becoming accessible to everyday consumers.
The tour then moves into one of Shenzhen’s most exciting technologies—autonomous mobility. Board an Apollo Go Robotaxi for a driverless ride through the Shenzhen Bay technology district. As the vehicle navigates real city streets autonomously, your guide will explain how AI, sensors, and high-definition mapping work together to power the future of transportation.
After the Robotaxi experience, visit the Bambu Lab Experience Center, where you will see some of the world’s leading consumer 3D printers in action. Learn how rapid prototyping and desktop manufacturing are transforming product development and personal creativity.
Drone Delivery Experience
Witness a real-world drone delivery operation and discover how autonomous aircraft are transforming urban logistics. Watch as drones transport food or retail products across the city before landing at a designated collection station, offering a glimpse into the future of smart-city delivery networks.
Robot Coffee Experience (Optional Program)
Visit a fully automated robotic coffee station where advanced robotic arms prepare and serve beverages with remarkable precision. This innovative experience demonstrates how robotics and artificial intelligence are being integrated into everyday service industries.
Conclude your experience at Shenzhen Talent Park, a waterfront landmark overlooking Shenzhen Bay and the headquarters of many of China’s leading technology companies. As you walk along the bayfront skyline, your guide will share how Shenzhen has evolved from a manufacturing hub into one of the world’s most innovative technology cities, where autonomous transport, smart manufacturing, and AI-powered services have become part of everyday life.
