Destination Guide

Luohu District: Gateway from Hong Kong

Luohu is where most Hong Kong day-trippers enter Shenzhen. It's the city's oldest urban district — home to the 300-year-old Dongmen shopping street, the 442-meter KK100 tower, and Luohu Commercial City directly attached to the border crossing. Over 4.5 million travelers cross through Luohu Port every month.

3 related tours•14 min from Hong Kong (HSR)•Metro: Luohu Station (Line 1/9)

What to See in Luohu

Dongmen Shopping Street

Shenzhen's oldest commercial area with 500+ stores, street food stalls, and the historic Hubei Folk Culture Village.

KK100 Observation Deck

The 442m KK100 tower (formerly tallest in Shenzhen) offers 360° views across the city and to Hong Kong on clear days.

Luohu Commercial City

Multi-floor shopping complex attached to the border crossing — tailoring, electronics, souvenirs, and massages.

Wutong Mountain (梧桐山)

Shenzhen's highest peak (944m) for hiking with views of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. 2-3 hour roundtrip.

Honghu Park (洪湖公园)

Beautiful lotus garden park, especially photogenic in summer (June-August) when lotuses bloom.

Border Crossing Hub

Luohu Port connects directly to Lo Wu MTR station. The fastest way to cross by foot from Hong Kong.

Tours Starting from or Passing Through Luohu

Most cross-border tours from Hong Kong pass through Futian Station (adjacent to Luohu). Full-day tours cover both Luohu attractions and Nanshan tech.

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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From HK

From Hong Kong: Shenzhen Technology Day Tour

Hassle-Free Cross-Border Tech Adventure

Up to 10

4.8(10)

•Hassle-free escort from Hong Kong through immigration
•Train/ferry tickets to and from Shenzhen included
•Experience drone delivery, Robotaxi, and hands-on tech

From

CN¥1,300

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Luohu & Border Crossing Guides

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Getting to Luohu

From Hong Kong (walking): Take the MTR East Rail Line to Lo Wu station. Cross the bridge on foot through immigration (15–30 min). You emerge directly into Luohu Commercial City and Luohu Metro Station.

From Hong Kong (HSR): West Kowloon → Futian Station (14 min). Then Metro Line 1 eastbound to Luohu (15 min). Faster if heading to Nanshan, but Luohu Port is better for walk-across day trips.

From Nanshan (tech area): Metro Line 1 from Houhai to Luohu (30 min direct, no transfer).

Best time to visit: Weekday mornings for shortest border queues. Avoid Sunday evenings (return rush) and Chinese public holidays.