Two industrial tour routes have been launched in Pingshan. Photos from Pingshan District Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau unless otherwise stated

Embarking on an industrial tour in Pingshan offers a remarkable opportunity to explore the district’s cutting-edge technologies. Two newly launched industrial tour routes, accompanied by professional guides, will provide an in-depth experience, intertwining Pingshan’s natural landscape with its industrial destinations. Travelers interested in exploring these routes can inquire about itinerary details, including prices and accommodations, through local travel agencies.

During the SkyShuttle ride, tourists will see the BYD headquarters in Pingshan.

One-day tour

BYD SkyShuttle Control Center — SkyShuttle — Shenzhen Technology University (If the university is unavailable for visiting, the destination will be changed to Dawan Ancestral Residence)

Two-day tour

Day1: BYD SkyShuttle Control Center — SkyShuttle — Dawan Ancestral Residence — Pingshan Culture Center — Pingshan Theater

Day 2: Maluan Mountain Biling Waterfalls — Shenzhen Technology University (If the university is unavailable for visiting, the destination will be changed to HiteVision Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Base)

(Note: The itineraries are subject to change based on arrangements by different travel agencies.)

BYD SkyShuttle Control Center 

SkyShuttle Line 1, the first municipal SkyShuttle line in Shenzhen, meets residents’ needs for more convenient travel by connecting Pingshan’s major cultural facilities, key industrial zones, and Metro stations. The SkyShuttle rail transit system, independently developed by BYD, is battery-powered and fully autonomous. At the system’s control center, tourists can explore the groundbreaking technologies behind BYD’s rail system and visit the SkyShuttle train maintenance warehouse.

The BYD SkyShuttle Control Center.

SkyShuttle 

The elevated SkyShuttle Line 1 runs 8.51 kilometers with a total of 11 stations between Pingshan High-speed Railway and BYD North stations. The stations are equipped with facial recognition self-service ticket machines, and support various ticket checking methods. The SkyShuttle’s stylish appearance was designed by Wolfgang Egger, a world-renowned auto designer. Its body looks like that of a rising dragon, an adaptation of a classic Chinese figure. During the industrial trip, travelers will experience a ride along a segment of SkyShuttle Line 1.

A SkyShuttle train runs in Pingshan. Photo by Yang Shaokun

Shenzhen Technology University

Shenzhen Technology University has an open campus without any surrounding walls, allowing direct access for visitors. Its elevated walkways, spanning 10 kilometers long, connect various buildings, providing convenient passage to explore the entire campus. Along the way, there are shaded areas to shelter from the sun or rain.

To meet the demand of the advanced manufacturing industry locally and nationally, the university is obligated to cultivate innovative engineering and design talents with an artisan spirit and a global outlook. 

Shenzhen Technology University

During the industrial trip, tourists will wander throughout the university, visit its Racing Studio and immerse themselves in the allure of science and innovation. The Racing Studio’s students design and manufacture racing car models and electric vehicle models, having actively participated in Baja and Formula racing competitions at home and abroad and earned numerous accolades.

Pingshan Culture Center

The multifunctional Pingshan Culture Center is home to a group of premium art and cultural facilities, including Pingshan Library, Pingshan Art Museum, Pingshan Theater, Pingshan Exhibition Gallery, a bookstore, a cinema, and lifestyle stores.

Pingshan Culture Center 

Pingshan Theater

Designed by OPEN Architecture, Pingshan Theater has a 1,200-seat theater, a 260-seat multifunctional “black box” theater, and over 30 function rooms, with a garden and a rest area. It is a high-end performing arts center featuring performances, incubation of original works, drama education, leisure, and dining. It is committed to attracting outstanding artists from around the world, inviting excellent teams to present original plays and introducing classic repertoires. During the industrial trip, tourists will be granted a special access to the theater’s backstage and watch a show, with tickets included in the trip fare.

Pingshan Theater

Dawan Ancestral Residence

Dawan Ancestral Residence, built in 1791, is China’s largest and most completely preserved Hakka-style square compound. It covers an area of 25,000 square meters and has more than 400 rooms. The residence includes six houses in the site’s front, interlinked by tall walls connected by corridors. Turrets were built at the four corners to ward off enemies.

In 2002, it was classified as a provincial protected historical site. Over the past few years, the Pingshan District People’s Government has renovated Dawan Ancestral Residence into a cultural base featuring Hakka food, crafts, and cultural and creative products. In addition to existing exhibitions on Hakka culture, new modern art exhibitions have also occasionally been held at the residence, along with bazaars, light shows, workshops and concerts, to attract more visitors to experience Pingshan’s Hakka culture.

Dawan Ancestral Residence

Maluan Mountain Biling Waterfalls 

Maluan Mountain is renowned for its large waterfalls, old Hakka villages, breathtaking natural scenery, and thousands of species. Summer is the best season to see large waterfalls in Biling Valley in the west part of the mountain, where the waterfalls cascade in varying forms. The sounds of water splashing add to the coolness in the mountain. Hiking in the mountain, which is acclaimed as a “natural oxygen bar,” one can see the continuous mountain range and a variety of geologic features formed by streams. In the dense forest, there is also a myriad of creatures, including rarely seen birds.

Maluan Mountain

HiteVision Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Base

The HiteVision Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Base integrates headquarters, research and development, and training. This multifunctional hi-tech base houses production lines for interactive screens, smart blackboards and electronic whiteboards, striving to become the world’s largest interactive product manufacturing base.

HiteVision Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Base