I Live in the World’s Most Futuristic City — Shenzhen 🇨🇳
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A local takes you through Shenzhen, showcasing AI robots, smart palm-payment systems, and flying vehicles that feel straight out of a sci-fi movie. You’ll wander inside DJI’s drone empire, watch a massive humanoid robot in a shopping mall, and witness 12,000 drones painting the night sky. It’s a personal, eye-opening tour of a city where futuristic technology is woven into everyday life.
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People often call Shenzhen a city of the future. I've lived here for over a decade and I've watched this city grow in real time. And sometimes I still have to remind myself that just 40 years ago this was nothing more than just a small fishing village. So, how did it transform this fast and become one of the most advanced cities on Earth? And why was it chosen to host APEC 2026? In this city robots make coffee, drones deliver food, and electric vehicles are simply part of everyday life. This is Shenzhen. >> >> Nanshan CBD is home to a lot of major tech
companies in Shenzhen. But there is one you've definitely heard of, DJI. >> So, behind me is the Sky City. This is a global headquarters of DJI. And what makes it unique is its futuristic design. The two tall towers are connected by a bridge. So, that's why they call it the Sky City. Now, we're inside the DJI's exhibition hall. And here you can basically see all the newest stuff up close. These t-shirts tell stories about how DJI drones are making a real impact in the world. From helping deliver suppliers and remove waste on Mount Everest to protecting
baby deer with thermal imaging technology. And the craziest thing about the whole space is a four long exploded model of one of the industrial drones. This is mind-blowing. You can see every single part is taken away and suspended in space. After visiting DJI Sky City, we headed to the newly opened Shekou Metro Station. But this is not just a place to catch the subway. Inspired by DJI's drone technology, the station features flowing lines and futuristic structures that make you feel like you're stepping inside a giant aircraft. In Shenzhen, a lot of the
trains don't even have a driver. Yeah, they drive themselves. There is just a staff member on board in case anything unexpected happens. Oh, I'm at a convenience store. I have no cash, no credit card. I don't even have my phone. But how am I supposed to pay? Take the snacks and a bottle of water, and let's see how it works. So, let's scan it. And now I'm actually use my palm to do the payment. Let's see. The payment is done in a few seconds. Isn't that crazy? That's actually a next level. Now we are at Upper Hills in Futian. Inside this mall, there is an
entire floor is dedicated to electric car brands. This is a Xiaomi U7. Many people say it looks Ferrari Purosangue, but only at 1/10 of the price. 0 to 100 is 2.8 seconds, and the top speed goes to 265 km/h. They keep the physical buttons here. There's a in-car voice assistant. It help control everything. Here's the price range. Lowest 260,000 RMB to the highest 330,000 RMB. It's the NIO EP9, and it actually broke the Nürburgring production car lap record. It has about 1,360 horsepower. It can go over 300 km an hour. And it cost around 1.48 million
dollars when it came out. Yeah, definitely not the kind of NIO you can see every day. This is Xpeng's latest launch, the GX. It comes with 11 airbags designed to support level five autonomous driving vision. Massive screens, real wheel steering, and they have a zero gravity seat. Basically, just align your knees and your heart. It's very comfortable. Oh my god, they even have a fridge inside this car. Can you believe it? You can adjust how dark the windows are, giving you more privacy whenever you need it. And the price starts at 280,000 RMB, and the
highest trim is 380,000 RMB, which is very competitive for the family SUVs. It can add up to 525 km of range in just 12 minutes of charging. Most people know Huawei for smartphones and consumer electronics. And this is the Luxeed V9, the premium flagship MPV. Look how futuristic it is. Inside this mall, there's even the world's first humanoid robot flagship store. You will see realistic humanoid robots, but also robots designed for education and companionship. The coolest part is it doesn't feel like a scene from a sci-fi movie anymore. Here in Shenzhen,
the future isn't something far away. It's already becoming part of everyday life. Now, I'm at FairPlus Expo in Shenzhen to show you some of the latest robotics and technologies. And this is crazy. This is Titan AI, one of the world's tallest and largest humanoid robot. >> Make a face. >> Oh. Oh, that's cool. That's cool. Have a smile. How silly. That's kind of weird. Creepy. But look how realistic this is. So, this is world's first submillimeter precision robots capable of extremely accurate operations. But the coolest part has to be the hands. Oh my
god, they're so precise that it can perform incredibly delicate movements, almost like a real human hand. So right now I'm inside the Shenzhen Talent Park with futuristic buildings and huge open lawn. This place has become a very popular spot for people to unwind in Shenzhen. But this place isn't just for relaxing or picnics. There's actually a lot of technologies hidden inside. Robot barista. It's actually kind of mesmerizing. It actually tastes pretty good. So right behind me is this small pick up station. I can place an order and wait. But it's not
for a delivery person, but for a drone. So that drone is delivering the food and the drinks or whatever ordered straight into this station. And once the drone is approaching, the station will open. And then the drone will drop the parcel. Okay, this one is leaving. And you see another one is waiting to land. Oh, I believe that's mine. It's coming. So now I need to enter my code. There we go. It's crazy. I got my order. And then we need she put this box back. It's actually recyclable. So I was thinking why Shenzhen is pushing the drone delivery so hard.
Part of the reason is it's such a dense city and drones can just avoid traffic and make the delivery much faster. But how soon do you think this will become normal worldwide? I'll let you answer this. Keep walking up from the Talent Park, you will find MixC Mall. Right here. There is a 6-m tall humanoid robot installation. Look how cool it is. When the blue lights turn on at night, it feels like a robot from the future has just come to life. Now I'm driving to our final stop. Look what I just captured. Shenzhen's blue hour. This busy city slowly starts
to light up revealing another side of itself. It's so beautiful. All right, we are now on the other side of Talent Park waiting for the drone show to begin. And look at these lights. I've heard some people call this cyber China. Tonight's show features 12,000 drones creating a massive performance in the sky. Let's enjoy it. >> >> Everything you've seen in this city, the skyscrapers, the technology, and the way people live is a glimpse of what the future could look like. I'm really excited to see what epic 2026 will bring. Because after every major
milestone, Shenzhen has a way of transforming itself and creating something completely new. As always, thanks for watching. See you in the next one. >>