Audio tour · China
Shenzhen
A self guided audio tour of Shenzhen.
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The app is on the App Store
A self guided audio tour of Shenzhen.
Shenzhen did not evolve slowly. In 1979, the city launched as China's first special economic zone, a direct response to Hong Kong's proximity. This initial burst of opportunity fueled a rapid transformation. Today, Shenzhen operates as a massive global trading hub, housing the main operations for tech giants like Huawei and Tencent. It is a place where ambition fuels industry, building an economy that rivals Singapore and Hong Kong. Plan to experience the sheer speed and scale of China's modern industrial power.
In the app, 42 stops in Shenzhen are narrated aloud, about 1h 13m of listening across 6 walking routes, in 13 languages, offline once downloaded. Choose a route or build your own, then walk while a calm voice tells you the story of each stop. The app also maps 31 Instagram photo spots, social media photo locations with directions to where you stand for the shot.
The opening lines of a few narrations, straight from the tour.
"You are standing in the heart of Shenzhen’s financial district, and this skyscraper is a major landmark."
"When you stand here, you are looking at a structure of immense ambition."
"When you look at these twin towers, you're seeing more than two tall buildings."
"You're standing near the global headquarters for DJI, a major technology company."
"When you look up at this tower, you're seeing a major piece of Shenzhen's corporate landscape."
"You're walking past a massive skyscraper that looks like it's shooting up from the ground."
Curated orders through the city. Or build your own and press Play All.
A stroll past the landmark towers and stages of east Futian into the city park.
A gentle walk through the civic centre past the great museums to Lianhua Hill.
A walk among the tech headquarters and high towers of the western bay.
An easy walk from the metro hub past the bank tower to the riverside flower park.
A short loop around the stadium, theatre and college of Yuen Long.
A quiet walk between the city church and the mosque of north Futian.
Every stop is narrated. Walk them in any order, or follow a route. Open a category to see what is inside.