Visiting Shenzhen's Tech Giants: DJI, Huawei, Unitree & More (2026 Guide)

Shenzhen is headquarters to DJI, Huawei, Tencent, BYD, Unitree Robotics, and dozens of other tech companies whose products you use every day. Unlike Silicon Valley, where tech campuses are closed to visitors, several Shenzhen companies operate flagship stores and showrooms that are open to the public — mostly clustered in Nanshan District. Combine these visits with a Pony.ai robotaxi ride and robot restaurant dinner for the full Shenzhen tech experience. Here is how to visit them in 2026.

DJI Sky City

DJI Sky City is the flagship experience center of the world's largest drone company. The massive showroom in Nanshan District displays DJI's complete product lineup — from the Mini 4 Pro consumer drone to Matrice industrial platforms and Ronin cinema rigs.

What to See

• Product showroom: Every current DJI product on display, many available to handle
• Indoor flight zone: Test-fly DJI drones under staff supervision — this is the highlight for most visitors
• FPV racing area: Try first-person-view drone flying in a dedicated course (2nd floor — most tourists miss this)
• Rotating exhibitions: Drone applications in filmmaking, agriculture, search-and-rescue, and mapping
• DJI Store: Buy products at retail prices, including China-exclusive models and accessories

Visitor Details

• Address: DJI Sky City, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
• Metro: Near Houhai Station (Line 2/11)
• Hours: 10AM-9PM daily
• Cost: Free entry
• Time needed: 1-1.5 hours
• Language: English product descriptions available; staff speak basic English

DJI was founded in a Shenzhen apartment in 2006 by Frank Wang. Today it controls approximately 70% of the global consumer drone market. Visiting Sky City is not just a store visit — it is standing at the birthplace of an industry.

Huawei Flagship Store

Huawei's Nanshan flagship is where you can experience the company's latest devices before they reach Western markets — including the Mate series tri-fold phones, MatePad tablets, and the full HarmonyOS ecosystem. Since US sanctions limited Huawei's international distribution, many of their most innovative products are only available in China.

What to See

• Tri-fold phones: The Mate XT and successors — devices not sold outside China
• HarmonyOS ecosystem: See how Huawei's operating system connects phones, tablets, watches, TVs, and cars
• Smart home zone: Live demonstration of Huawei's connected home products
• Automotive display: Huawei's AITO collaboration vehicles and HiCar integration

Visitor Details

• Address: Nanshan District, Shenzhen (multiple locations; the largest is near Houhai)
• Metro: Houhai Station (Line 2/11)
• Hours: 10AM-10PM daily
• Cost: Free entry
• Time needed: 30-45 minutes
• Tip: Ask staff for a tri-fold phone demo — they are happy to show visitors

Unitree Robotics — G1 Humanoid Robot

Unitree Robotics (宇树科技) is the company behind the G1 humanoid robot that went viral in 2025-2026 — the one that does backflips, plays tennis, and performs martial arts in synchronized groups. Headquartered in Shenzhen, Unitree has an experience showroom where visitors can see the G1 and other robots in action.

What to See

• G1 humanoid robot: A 35kg humanoid with dexterous hands that can open curtains, water plants, sort items, and play frisbee — priced at ¥99,000 (~$13,800 USD)
• Go2 robot dog: Unitree's quadruped robot that can navigate stairs, carry payloads, and perform tricks
• Live demonstrations: Staff operate the robots and explain the technology
• Robotic arm demos: See the precision manipulation capabilities up close

Visitor Details

• Location: Unitree headquarters and showroom, Shenzhen
• Visiting: Contact Unitree via their official website (unitree.com) or WeChat to arrange a visit — advance booking recommended
• Cost: Free for showroom visits
• Time needed: 1-1.5 hours
• Note: The showroom is oriented toward industry visitors and researchers, but they welcome interested tourists. Booking in advance is strongly recommended.
• Alternative: Unitree robots are also displayed at Inno100 Innovation Store in Nanshan, which is easier to visit without advance booking and is included in our tech tours.

Xiaomi Flagship Store

Xiaomi's Shenzhen flagship showcases the full ecosystem — phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the SU7 electric car that took China by storm. The store is designed as an experience space rather than a traditional retail shop, with hands-on demo areas for nearly every product.

What to See

• Xiaomi SU7: The electric sedan that became China's most talked-about EV — sit inside, explore the interior
• Phone lineup: Mi 15 series and folding phones, many with features not available in global versions
• Smart home ecosystem: Connected appliances, air purifiers, robot vacuums, and smart displays all working together
• Accessories: Scooters, fitness bands, earbuds, and hundreds of Mi ecosystem products

Visitor Details

• Address: Nanshan District, Shenzhen
• Metro: Near Houhai Station (Line 2/11)
• Hours: 10AM-10PM daily
• Cost: Free entry
• Time needed: 30-45 minutes

NIO House

NIO is China's premium electric vehicle brand, often compared to Tesla. NIO House locations function as both showrooms and community spaces for NIO owners, but visitors are welcome to explore.

What to See

• NIO vehicles: Current lineup including the ET7 sedan and ES8 SUV, with sit-in access
• Battery swap station: NIO's unique battery swap technology, where a machine replaces your entire battery pack in 3 minutes instead of charging for hours
• NIO Life: The brand's lifestyle merchandise collection

Visitor Details

• Locations: Multiple NIO House/NIO Space locations across Shenzhen (Futian, Nanshan)
• Hours: 10AM-9PM daily
• Cost: Free entry
• Time needed: 20-30 minutes

Other Tech Landmarks (Exterior Only)

These companies do not offer public tours, but their headquarters are architectural landmarks worth seeing from outside:

Tencent Seafront Towers (Binhai)

Two connected 200-meter towers in Nanshan that serve as WeChat's global headquarters. The buildings are connected by a sky bridge and are one of Shenzhen's most recognizable tech landmarks. No public access, but the exterior and surrounding Binhai Park are worth a visit.

BYD Headquarters

BYD's Pingshan campus is massive, but it is a manufacturing facility without public access. The best way to experience BYD is to ride one of Shenzhen's 16,000+ BYD electric buses — the entire public bus fleet is BYD-made, the world's largest electric bus deployment.

Suggested Tech Giant Tour Route

All of the publicly accessible showrooms (DJI, Huawei, Xiaomi, NIO) are clustered in Nanshan and Futian, making a self-guided walking tour easy:

| Order | Stop | Time | Metro | |-------|------|------|-------| | 1 | DJI Sky City | 1 hour | Houhai (Line 2/11) | | 2 | Huawei Flagship | 30 min | Walk from DJI | | 3 | Xiaomi Flagship | 30 min | Walk from Huawei | | 4 | NIO House | 20 min | Walk or 1 metro stop | | 5 | Lunch + Pony.ai robotaxi ride | 1 hour | Talent Park area |

Total time: 3-4 hours. All free entry.

Our Inside Shenzhen Technology tour covers DJI Sky City, Huawei, and Xiaomi as part of a guided 2.5-hour experience that also includes a Pony.ai robotaxi ride and Meituan drone delivery (from ¥375/person, daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm).

For the full experience including Huaqiangbei electronics market, try our Shenzhen Tech Day Trip (8 hours, from ¥640/person).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book in advance to visit these showrooms?

DJI, Huawei, Xiaomi, and NIO are walk-in — no booking needed. Unitree Robotics requires advance booking via their website or WeChat. Our guided tours handle all logistics.

Can I buy products at these flagship stores?

Yes, all stores sell products at standard Chinese retail prices. DJI and Xiaomi products are generally cheaper in China than abroad. Huawei products subject to US sanctions cannot be exported to certain countries — check your home country's rules before purchasing.

Are these showrooms suitable for children?

DJI Sky City is the best for kids — the indoor flight zone is exciting for all ages. Xiaomi's smart home demos are interactive. Unitree's robot demonstrations are fascinating for older children. Children aged 0-6 join our tours free of charge.

How do Shenzhen tech flagship visits compare to Silicon Valley?

Silicon Valley's major campuses (Apple Park, Googleplex, Meta) are largely closed to the public — you can see the buildings but not enter. Shenzhen's tech companies actively invite visitors into their showrooms and flagship stores with hands-on demos. For a tech tourist, Shenzhen is far more accessible.

What is the best order to visit the tech giants?

Start at DJI Sky City (the most impressive), then walk to Huawei and Xiaomi (close together). If visiting Unitree, book a separate morning or afternoon. End the day near Talent Park for a robotaxi ride and drone delivery experience.

Can I visit Tencent or BYD headquarters?

Not as a public visitor. Tencent Seafront Towers is worth seeing from outside. For BYD, ride one of Shenzhen's 16,000+ BYD electric buses — the entire fleet is electric, making any bus ride a BYD experience.