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Shenzhen Family Trip — July 2026

Draft itinerary · For review by David (tour guide) and Jason Dong · 3–14 July · Bao'an, Shenzhen
⚠ Open Items — Input Needed
1DAVID — AvailabilityPlease confirm availability for the 3 guide days: Tue 7 Jul, Wed 8 Jul, Sun 5 Jul.
2DAVID — Transfer 3 JulPlease advise on transfer from HKIA to Four Points Bao'an on 3 July (arr HKG ~15h25). Ferry Sky Pier → Shekou preferred — confirm options and pricing via WhatsApp before we depart.
3DAVID — Tea Ceremony 7 JulPlease arrange a private tea ceremony or teahouse visit for 4 people on the morning of Tue 7 Jul (~3 hours).
4DAVID — Hot Pot 7 JulPlease recommend and book a specific great hot pot restaurant in Nanshan for the evening of Tue 7 Jul. One person eats no meat — fish and shellfish are fine.
5DAVID — Dapeng 8 JulPlease arrange transport from Bao'an hotel to Dapeng and back (leave 08h00). Recommend a good local seafood lunch spot near the fortress.
6DAVID — Spiral BookshopWe heard about a notable bookshop with a spiral/architectural bookshelf in Shenzhen. Do you know where this is? (Possibly OCT/Nantou area?)
7DAVID — Exoskeleton WalkWe saw a reference to walking/hiking with an exoskeleton in Shenzhen. Where is this offered?
8DAVID — Huaqianbei TipsFor Thu 9 Jul: please send us a guide (via WhatsApp) on the best buildings/floors for gadgets, robot dogs, and tech toys before the trip. No need to be there in person.
9DAVID — Dinner Tip 10 JulFor Fri 10 Jul: please recommend a good dinner restaurant in Nanshan or Futian suitable for guests coming from Hong Kong. No need to be there in person.
10JASON — Availability 11 JulAre you free on Saturday 11 July for a full day with us? Sea World area, beer town, evening water/light show. Would you like to bring your family?
11JASON — Sea World ShowPlease confirm the timing of the Sea World light/water show so we can plan the day around it.
12ALL — Patrick & Kitty 10 JulPatrick and Kitty Daly (+852-66293919) invited for dinner 10 July, coming from North Point HK. Restaurant TBC Nanshan/Futian. Still to confirm with them.
13ALL — HK Lunch 14 JulPossible lunch with Hans Kothuis (+852-98836718) and Victoria Alora (+852-91838796) in Hong Kong on 14 July (TK and Samuel only). To confirm once plan is settled.
David — 3 Guide Days Summary

● David on the ground (3 days)

Sun 5 JulNantou Ancient City + OCT Loft Creative Park. ~6h. Cultural context and local guidance through Nantou.
Tue 7 JulFull Nanshan day: tea ceremony (morning) + Haus Nowhere (afternoon) + hot pot dinner (evening). ~8h.
Wed 8 JulDapeng full day: fortress + local seafood lunch + museum + beach. Leave 08h00, return ~18h00. 8h+.
Contacts
NamePhone / WeChatRole
Thomas Kothuis (TK)+31-611884464 · WeChat: kaaskopFather, age 56
Luka Kothuis+31-646842814 · WeChat: HalfVoltageSon, age 23 — Shenzhen internship
Samuel Kothuis+31-625643130 · WeChat: wxid_9ng1orof8mg222Son, age 22
Janine Kothuis+31-631005247 · no WeChat yetPescetarian · age 55
David (guide)+86-15920588657 · 15711951577yt@gmail.comRMB 1,200/8hrs · extra RMB 160/hr
Jason Dong+86-13823131521 · WeChat: dongjiasheng82Local Shenzhen contact / friend
Ricky Cheung (HK)+852-90988094 · WeChat: rickycheunghongkongHong Kong contact
Patrick & Kitty Daly+852-66293919HK friends — dinner 10 Jul · North Point HK
Hans Kothuis (HK)+852-98836718Family — possible lunch 14 Jul HK
Victoria Alora (HK)+852-91838796Family — possible lunch 14 Jul HK
Hotel & Key Addresses
Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen Bao'an
No 70 Baomin 1st Road, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518101 · Tel: +86-755-29558888

Luka's apartment: 宝安区朗峻广场2栋B单元2009
Luka's office: 金环宇大厦14楼1402号广东省深圳市宝安区
Key Notes for David & Jason
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 · Fri 3 Jul — Arrival
Land · transfer · decompress
Luka at work
FlightKL887 arr HKG 15h25. Clear immigration, collect bags — realistically out ~17h00.
TransferPreferred: ferry HKIA Sky Pier → Shekou Ferry Terminal (~45 min). Arrive hotel ~19h–20h.
EveningCheck in. Easy dinner near hotel. Luka joins after work if timing allows.
David tipDavid to advise transfer options and pricing via WhatsApp before departure (Open Item #2).
Day 2 · Sat 4 Jul — Bao'an Local Day
Jetlag recovery · neighbourhood
Luka free
MorningSlow start. Tiezaishan Park hike (铁仔山公园) behind Luka's apartment. Go early before heat peaks.
AfternoonExplore Bao'an neighbourhood with Luka. Visit his office building (金环宇大厦14楼) if he wants to show us.
EveningDinner in Bao'an — Luka picks a good local spot from his months living here.
Day 3 · Sun 5 Jul — Futian + Patrick & Kitty
Natural History Museum · Shenzhen Eye · afternoon & early dinner with HK friends
Luka free
MorningShenzhen Natural History Museum — go early, quiet on Sunday mornings.
MiddayShenzhen Eye at Gangxia North Station (岗厦北站). Lunch in Futian CBD.
AfternoonPatrick & Kitty Daly join from HK — afternoon together. Futian area suits their border crossing.
Early eveningEarly dinner together with Patrick & Kitty. They depart HK overnight 6/7 Jul — this is the only window. Luka free, full family.
Open⚠ #12 Patrick & Kitty — confirm exact meeting point and restaurant. Patrick confirmed: "Great, we can make an afternoon and early dinner."
Day 4 · Mon 6 Jul — Nantou + OCT Loft
Culture · creative district · Nanshan — David Day 1
Luka at work● David
MorningNantou Ancient City (南头古城) — genuine Ming-era district, local life. Go early by 09h00 to beat crowds.
AfternoonOCT Loft Creative Culture Park (华侨城创意文化园) — galleries, cafés, architecture. ~15 min from Nantou.
EveningDinner at OCT Loft area.
David~6h guide day. David Day 1 of 3. Luka at work — David guides TK, Samuel and Janine. Please confirm availability and advise on spiral bookshelf shop location (Open Item #6).
Open⚠ #6 Spiral bookshelf shop — in this area?
Day 5 · Tue 7 Jul — Nanshan Full Day with David
Tea ceremony · Haus Nowhere · hot pot — David Day 2
Luka at work● David
MorningPrivate Chinese tea ceremony / teahouse visit for 4 people. David to arrange and facilitate. (~3h)
AfternoonHaus Nowhere (Nanshan) + surrounding design/lifestyle area with David. (~3h)
EveningHot pot dinner — David to recommend and book. Janine: no meat, fish/shellfish fine. Full day ~8h.
DavidFull day ~8h. Please arrange tea ceremony (Open Item #3) and book hot pot restaurant (Open Item #4).
Day 6 · Wed 8 Jul — Dapeng Ancient City
Full day east · fortress · beach — David Day 3
Luka at work● David
MorningLeave hotel 08h00 (~1h15 drive east). Dapeng Fortress (大鹏所城) — Ming dynasty military fortress, village life within the walls.
MiddayLocal seafood lunch near Dapeng — excellent for pescetarian. David to recommend specific spot.
AfternoonZhonghualong Culture and Art Museum + Dapeng Bay beach (swimmable in July).
DavidFull day 8h+. Please arrange transport both ways and recommend a local seafood lunch spot (Open Item #5).
Day 7 · Thu 9 Jul — Huaqianbei Electronics
Serious tech shopping · full family
Luka free
All dayHuaqianbei (华强北) electronics district — multiple buildings, each with different specialities. Weekday avoids worst crowds.
MorningFull family sweep. Robot dogs, gadgets, components, tech toys.
AfternoonTK and Luka continue serious shopping. Janine and Samuel can break off if they've had enough.
Lunch/Dinner1368 International Food District — to confirm if nearby.
David tipDavid to send WhatsApp guide on best buildings/floors for gadgets and robot dogs before the trip (Open Item #8). No guide needed on the day — Luka leads.
Day 8 · Fri 10 Jul — Shuiwei Neighbourhood Day
Local neighbourhood · night market · evening out
Luka free
Morning/AfternoonShuiwei neighbourhood exploration. Shuiwei Cultural District. Night Market early evening.
EveningDinner — restaurant TBC. David to recommend a good spot in Shuiwei/Futian area before trip.
Late eveningSamuel and Luka go out clubbing — Shuiwei neighbourhood.
David tipDavid to recommend a good dinner restaurant in Shuiwei/Futian area before trip. No guide needed on the day.
Day 9 · Sat 11 Jul — Jason Day · Sea World
Local insider day · Shekou
Luka free● Jason
All dayFull day with Jason Dong and family (TBC). Jason leads.
DaytimeSea World (蛇口海上世界) area + beer town (Shekou). Old money / OCT Creative area if Jason recommends.
EveningSea World light and water show — timing to be confirmed by Jason.
JasonThis is your day! Please confirm availability and the show timing (Open Items #10, #11). Would you like to bring your family?
Day 10 · Sun 12 Jul — Flex / Overflow Day
Open — to fill from wishlist
Luka free
OptionsHong Qiao Park (red 3km bridge) · Shenzhen Bay Park · KP Fun Shenzhen · Airport building by MAD architects (Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza) · Drone coffee delivery at Talent Park · Private cooking workshop if not yet arranged.
NoteDeliberately kept open. By this point we'll know what we missed and how tired everyone is. Could also be a rest/shopping day.
David tip⚠ #7 David: please advise where the exoskeleton walk experience is offered in Shenzhen — we'd like to try to fit this in.
Day 11 · Mon 13 Jul — Tech Day II
TK + Luka · Janine & Samuel free
Luka free
TK + LukaSecond pass at Huaqianbei. Yuanwang Digital Mall (远望数码城). Metro ride exploration. Serious final shopping.
Janine + SamuelIndependent day — spa, Coco Park mall, their choice.
Day 12 · Tue 14 Jul — Departure
Farewell to Luka · split departures
Luka at work
JanineCZ8047 dep SZX 15h30 → SIN 19h40. Leaves hotel ~12h30.
TK + SamuelCross to HK via Shenzhen Bay Port. Possible lunch with Hans Kothuis + Victoria Alora in HK. KL888 dep HKG 22h20 → AMS.
LukaStays in Shenzhen. Returns Amsterdam via Dubai 22/23 Jul (EK329 dep SZX 00h45 + EK147 dep DXB 07h50 arr AMS 13h15).
NoteBreakfast together at hotel before everyone splits.
Open⚠ #13 Hans & Victoria lunch in HK — confirm once plan settled.
Wishlist Reference — David's Input Welcome

Items not yet assigned to a specific day — please advise where these fit best: