Audio tour · China

Shenzhen

A self-guided audio walking 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.

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What you'll hear in Shenzhen

The opening lines of a few narrations, straight from the tour.

KK100. You are standing in the heart of Shenzhen’s financial district, and this skyscraper is a major landmark.
Ping An Finance Centre. When you stand here, you are looking at a structure of immense ambition.
Tencent Binhai Mansion. When you look at these twin towers, you're seeing more than two tall buildings.
DJI Sky City. You're standing near the global headquarters for DJI, a major technology company.
SEG Plaza. When you look up at this tower, you're seeing a major piece of Shenzhen's corporate landscape.
China Resources Headquarters. You're walking past a massive skyscraper that looks like it's shooting up from the ground.

All 42 stops in Shenzhen

Every stop is narrated. Walk them in any order, or follow a route.

Skyscraper (15)

KK100
Ping An Finance Centre
DJI Sky City
SEG Plaza
China Resources Headquarters
Shun Hing Square
Shenzhen Galaxy Twin Towers
Hanking Center
OCT Tower
Huiyun Center
Citymark Center
Shenzhen Metro Che Kung Temple Hub
Huide Tower
Huaxun Center
Zhongzhou Holdings Financial Center

Landmark (9)

Tencent Binhai Mansion
Shenzhen Safari Park
China Merchants Bank Tower
Fanling Lodge
Hongfa Temple
Shenzhen Urban Construction & Tower
San Uk Ling Holding Centre
Dafen Art Museum
Excellence Century Plaza

Park (5)

Lianhuashan Park
People's Park (Shenzhen)
Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park
Honghu Park
East Lake Park, Shenzhen

Religious (5)

Shenzhen Mosque
Shenzhen Christian Church
Sheung Shui Mosque and Islamic Centre
Church of Christ in China Kei Long College
Christ the King Church, Shenzhen

Museum (3)

Shenzhen Museum
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning
Nanshan Museum

Stadium (3)

Yuen Long Stadium
Longhua Cultural and Sports Center
Tin Shui Wai Sports Ground

Theatre (2)

Shenzhen Grand Theater
Yuen Long Theatre

Walking routes in Shenzhen

Curated orders through the city. Or build your own and press Play All.

Futian Skyline by Dongmen. A stroll past the landmark towers and stages of east Futian into the city park. (6 stops)
Civic Heart and the Museums. A gentle walk through the civic centre past the great museums to Lianhua Hill. (5 stops)
Nanshan Bayfront Towers. A walk among the tech headquarters and high towers of the western bay. (3 stops)
Che Kung Hub and the Flower Park. An easy walk from the metro hub past the bank tower to the riverside flower park. (3 stops)
Yuen Long Stage and Stadium. A short loop around the stadium, theatre and college of Yuen Long. (3 stops)
North Futian Church and Mosque. A quiet walk between the city church and the mosque of north Futian. (2 stops)