SUSTech School of Design (SSoD)

Address

SUSTech School of Design
Bldg.C1 (11th floor), Nanshan Zhiyuan, No.1001 Xueyuan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

南方科技大学设计学院
中国广东省深圳市南山区学苑大道1001号南山智园C1栋(11楼)

Coming here

Subway: Line 5, Tanglang Station, Exit C
地铁：5号线塘朗站C出口

Taxi: 1 hour from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
出租车：距深圳宝安国际机场 1 小时车程

Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society (AIRS)

Address

Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society (AIRS)
Block G, Galaxy World, Rd Yabao, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

深圳市人工智能与机器人研究院
深圳市龙岗区坂田街道雅宝路1号星河WORLD G栋

Coming here

Subway: Line 10, Yabao Station, Exit A-4
地铁：10号线雅宝站A-4号出口

Taxi: around 0.5h from Shenzhen North Railway Station
出租车：距深圳北站高铁站约半小时车程

Hotel

There are many options around (see with trip.com for example), but here are 2 examples:

Last year we stayed in the Yayuan Hotel:

  • Description: English / Chinese
  • Reservation by email: 3081231147(at)qq.com
  • Chinese address: 雅园塘朗酒店, 深圳南山区西丽镇学苑大道田寮大厦
A few of us will stay in the City Hotel:

China Travel Tips

Visa

WARNING: before your trip, please double check the information below with RECENT official sources.

Exemptions: Some holders of ordinary passports may enter China without a visa: Wikipedia

Visa on arrival: Visitors from most countries may obtain an entry visa for the special economic zone of Shenzhen: Wikipedia

Payment systems

Credit cards and cash are not the most common options, people generally use phone apps such as WeChat and AliPay instead. Please refer to the China Payment Service Guide.

Map

Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a major city located in the southern region of Guangdong Province in China, adjacent to Hong Kong. It is known as a significant hub for global electronics manufacturing and is often called the "Silicon Valley of Hardware." The city's rapid growth from a small fishing village to a metropolis is a testament to its remarkable economic development, primarily driven by its booming manufacturing sector.

In the manufacturing sphere, Shenzhen is home to many high-tech companies, including giants like Huawei and Tencent, as well as many start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises. The city's manufacturing domain extends to almost any sector, but as for the Californian Silicon Valley, this exponentially growing high-tech hub is expanding its expertises to higher level abstractions (including software, AI, etc), and has the potential to lead the way for Asian innovation.

Shenzhen's infrastructure is meticulously designed to support its tech industries. The city boasts modern facilities, well-established industrial parks, and specialized zones like the Shenzhen High-Tech Industrial Park (SHIP) and the Shenzhen Software Park, providing a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. Finally, Shenzhen showcases a remarkable blend of historical depth, cultural vibrancy, and a thriving art scene, reflecting the city's diverse and dynamic essence.