The malls
Hundreds of stalls.
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One of the world's largest electronics markets, a district of Futian in Shenzhen nicknamed the «Silicon Valley of Hardware» in the West, with about 38,000 businesses in 2020; a large share of the phones and gadgets sold in China come from here. It runs along both sides of a long pedestrian street lined with multi-storey malls, each holding hundreds of small stalls selling electronic components, phones, accessories, drones, screens and tools, wholesale and retail. Traders and tech fans come from all over the world; it's ideal for buying parts and devices at factory prices, or for watching the pace of Chinese industry up close. Wandering is free; most malls open from about 10 am to 7 pm, and bargaining is expected. Check devices carefully before buying, make sure of the warranty, and beware of counterfeits.
Hundreds of stalls.
Factory prices.
Busy and lively.
Futian District, Shenzhen
Often, with prices close to factory level and bargaining expected; but check devices carefully, confirm the warranty and beware of counterfeits.