Destination Guide

Longhua District: Where Tech Gets Built

Longhua is Shenzhen's manufacturing and R&D backbone. This is where Huawei designed 5G, where Foxconn assembles millions of devices, and where the Guanlan Print Village preserves Hakka heritage amid high-tech industry. Less touristy than Nanshan, but essential for understanding how Shenzhen's tech ecosystem actually works at scale.

2 related tours•30 min from Nanshan by metro•Metro: Longhua Station (Line 4/5)

What to See in Longhua

Huawei Ox Horn Campus

A 2 km² campus with 12 European-style town replicas (Verona, Paris, Granada). Houses 25,000 employees. Limited public access — exterior and lake areas walkable.

Guanlan Print Village

Historic Hakka village (300+ years) turned into China's premier printmaking center. Galleries, workshops, and traditional architecture.

Longhua Tech Corridor

Industrial park with showrooms from manufacturing companies — see how drones, EVs, and robots go from prototype to production.

Foxconn Complex (Exterior)

The world's largest contract manufacturer's main campus. Not open to public, but the scale is visible from surrounding streets.

Guanlan Lake

Scenic lake area near Huawei campus with walking trails, golf course, and mountain views. Quiet alternative to busy Nanshan parks.

Pony.ai Testing Zone (Coming Q3)

Robotaxi coverage expanding to Longhua in Q3 2026. Currently in testing phase along major roads.

Tours That Include Longhua Area

Full-day tours can include Longhua stops (Huawei campus exterior, Guanlan village) on request. Standard tours focus on Nanshan tech cluster.

Deep Dive

Shenzhen Tech Experience and Huaqiangbei Electronics Market Deep Dive

Explore the World's Largest Electronics Market

Up to 6

5(5)

•Full Nanshan tech experience
•Huaqiangbei electronics market tour
•Meet local makers and entrepreneurs

From

CN¥950

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Full Day

Shenzhen Tech Day Trip: From Fishing Village to Metropolis

A Full-Day Journey Through Shenzhen's Past, Present & Future

Up to 10

5(0)

•Explore Huaqiangbei — the world's largest electronics market
•Visit DJI, Huawei, Xiaomi, and NIO flagship stores
•Ride a fully autonomous Robotaxi

From

CN¥640

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Getting to Longhua

Metro: Line 4 (Longhua Line) connects Futian CBD directly to Longhua. Qinghu Station for Huawei campus area, Guanlan Station for Print Village.

From Nanshan (tech tours): Metro Line 5 from Qianhai area → transfer at Shenzhen North → Line 4 to Longhua (40 min total).

From Hong Kong: HSR to Shenzhen North Station (Longhua district) takes 20 minutes from West Kowloon. This is actually the closest station to Huawei campus.

Note: Longhua is best as a half-day addition to a Nanshan-focused trip. The attractions are more spread out and less walkable than Nanshan's concentrated tech cluster.