This week in Huaqiangbei
Around Huaqiang Rd, Huaqiang North, Science Museum metro · updated daily
Nothing listed nearby in the next 7 days yet.
Elsewhere in Futian this week
On now · until 29 Nov
Pan Yuliang: 90 Original Works — MOCAPE, Shenzhen
A 90-work retrospective of Pan Yuliang, the Shanghai-to-Paris modernist who painted between Chinese line drawing and Western oils, on loan from the Anhui Museum.
MOCAPE · Futian深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆
On now · until 19 Nov
Yan Shanchun: Archaeology of Memory — MOCAPE
A solo show for Yan Shanchun, the Shenzhen-based painter of quiet West Lake landscapes, at MOCAPE in Futian until 19 November.
MOCAPE · Futian深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆
Now on · until Sat 10 Oct
Korea Business Expo Shenzhen 2026 (30th World-OKTA Convention)
World-OKTA trade expo linking about 550 Korean and Chinese companies with about 1,500 buyers, including overseas Korean member buyers.
Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center · Futian深圳会展中心
Tonight · 6pm
House Fusion Vol. 2: Ernie B Live at Brass House
South African saxophonist Ernie B joins DJ Traxtarr and DJ Manuvitch for deep, funk, Afro and Latin house with live sax.
Brass House · Futian
How to spend an evening in Huaqiangbei
An afternoon into evening — swap in whatever's on this week above.
Dive into SEG
Ten floors of stalls: dev boards, drones and phone parts.
Street food
Skewers and noodles on the side streets as the markets close.
Neon walk
The pedestrian street at its brightest — bring a camera.
Bars & venues in Huaqiangbei
Everything we list within a few minutes of Huaqiang Rd metro
Landmarks in Huaqiangbei
About Huaqiangbei
Huaqiangbei is a square kilometre of electronics malls around SEG Plaza, where makers, traders and the curious come to buy anything with a circuit board.
Beyond the markets, the pedestrian street is one of the most photogenic places in Shenzhen after dark, with giant LED screens. Street food is cheap and everywhere.
Also known as: Huaqiang North · HQB
- Vibe
- Chaotic, neon, endlessly busy
- Best for
- Electronics, makers, night photos
- Busiest
- Weekday daytime (trade)
- Metro
- Huaqiang Rd (L1)
- When
- Afternoon for the markets (stalls start closing around 6pm), then stay for the neon.
Photo spots in Huaqiangbei
- Pedestrian street
LED walls reflected on wet paving after rain.
Huaqiangbei: questions people ask
What is Huaqiangbei famous for?
The world's largest electronics market — dozens of malls around SEG Plaza selling components, gadgets and phone parts.
What time do Huaqiangbei markets close?
Many stalls start closing around 6pm; the pedestrian street stays busy into the night.
Which metro station for Huaqiangbei?
Huaqiang Rd (Line 1) or Huaqiang North (Lines 2 and 7).