Everything you need — visa, flights, payments, and what to see while you're here.
The world's densest ecosystem for AI, robotics, and rapid prototyping. Home to Tencent, DJI, and Huawei. Anchored by Huaqiangbei — the legendary electronics district.
From Nanshan's skyscrapers to white-sand beaches of Dapeng Peninsula. Hidden coves, crystal-clear water, cliffs.
1,700-year-old Ming Dynasty gates at Nantou and Dapeng. Traditional alleys, ancestral temples, urban villages.
Protected mangrove wetlands and lush urban forests. Mountain-to-sea hiking trails with panoramic skyline views.
China currently offers 30-day visa-free entry for citizens of the following countries:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, Uruguay.
Not on the list? You may still qualify under China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy if you're transiting through Shenzhen to a third country.
Need a business invitation letter for your visa application? We're happy to provide one. Visit our Contact page and select "Request a Business Invitation Letter."
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is the primary airport, with direct flights from most major Asian and many international cities.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is an excellent alternative — only 30km away. Take the high-speed rail from HKG to Shenzhen in under 30 minutes.
A VPN is required to access Google, Gmail, WhatsApp, and most Western apps in China. Set up your VPN before you arrive.
The conference venue will have Wi-Fi available for all attendees.
We strongly recommend setting up WeChat before your trip — it's the essential communication app in China and widely used for everything from messaging to payments.
All conference sessions and networking events are conducted in English. Outside the venue, English is limited. A translation app (like Google Translate or Apple Translate with offline Chinese downloaded) is highly recommended.
The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (CNY/RMB). China is almost entirely cashless — most payments are made via Alipay or WeChat Pay.
Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before your trip. International credit cards now work with both apps. Physical credit cards are accepted at major hotels and shopping malls, but rarely elsewhere. ATMs are available at airports and bank branches.