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Free audio walking tours of Shenzhen
Itinerarly has 3 self-guided audio tours of Shenzhen, China, from 1 h 30 to 3 h. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Futuristic Shenzhen
Skyscrapers and urban panoramas
- Ping An Finance CentreWelcome to the Ping An Finance Centre, the tallest building in Shenzhen and one of the tallest in the world, reaching 599 meters. Its streamlined stainless steel structure is designed to withstand typhoons while symbolizing Shenzhen's meteoric rise from a fishing village to a global megacity in just forty years.
- Lianhuashan ParkYou are at Lianhuashan Park, or 'Lotus Mountain.' This park is famous for its bronze statue of Deng Xiaoping, the architect of China's economic reforms, located at the hilltop. It is a key site for understanding modern Chinese history.
Culture & Fun
Contemporary art and theme parks
- OCT-LOFT Creative Culture ParkWelcome to OCT-LOFT, Shenzhen's creative and artistic district. Housed in former electronic component factories from the 1980s, this complex is now a haven for designers, gallery owners, and art enthusiasts.
- Window of the WorldWelcome to Window of the World, one of China's most iconic theme parks. Here, you can travel around the globe in a single day!
Skyline & Bay
The maritime face of Shenzhen
- Sea World ShekouThis is Sea World, located in the Shekou district, the birthplace of Shenzhen's economic opening. The centerpiece is the Minghua, a French cruise ship formerly known as 'Ancerville,' now permanently docked and transformed into a hotel and entertainment hub.
- Ping An Finance CentreWelcome to the Ping An Finance Centre, the tallest building in Shenzhen and one of the tallest in the world, reaching 599 meters. Its streamlined stainless steel structure is designed to withstand typhoons while symbolizing Shenzhen's meteoric rise from a fishing village to a global megacity in just forty years.
- Lianhuashan ParkYou are at Lianhuashan Park, or 'Lotus Mountain.' This park is famous for its bronze statue of Deng Xiaoping, the architect of China's economic reforms, located at the hilltop. It is a key site for understanding modern Chinese history.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of Shenzhen?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Shenzhen: Futuristic Shenzhen (2 stops, about 1 h 30); Culture & Fun (2 stops, about 2 h 30); Skyline & Bay (3 stops, about 3 h). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the Shenzhen audio tours visit?
- Stops include Ping An Finance Centre, Lianhuashan Park, OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park, Window of the World, Sea World Shekou.
- How long does a walking tour of Shenzhen take?
- The Shenzhen tours take from 1 h 30 to 3 h, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Shenzhen?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.
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