“We’re currently out of stock, and there are already over 100 people in line.” On May 4, at the Yitian Holiday DJI store in Luohu District, Shenzhen, a staff member was responding to a customer inquiring about the DJI Pocket 4; next door at the Huawei store, a steady stream of customers was testing out smartphones, AI glasses, and test-driving various car models.

The May Day holiday has entered its fourth day, and Shenzhen’s consumer market remains red-hot. A reporter visited tech stores specializing in smartphones, drones, and smart wearables and observed that a dazzling array of tech products is moving from store shelves to experience stations, transforming the consumer journey from simply “buying products” to an immersive experience where customers can see, play, test, and purchase. At the same time, the market’s abundant and ample supply has made experiential tech consumption a new engine for the holiday economy.

At the Honor Alpha Global Flagship Store in MixC Shenzhen Bay, the half-marathon champion robot “Lightning” teamed up with Zhang Xue’s motorcycle to spark a wave of excitement. Citizens flocked to take photos with the robot and experience motorcycle culture, driving a 53% week-over-week increase in daily foot traffic during the holiday. At the DJI store in Luohu Yitian Holiday, “Do you still have the Pocket 4?” became a frequent question. A sales associate admitted, “You have to wait in line to buy one now; the customers who picked up their orders yesterday were all those who had pre-ordered earlier.” At the Huawei store, the newly released “Big Discount” model became a hot commodity. A sales associate told reporters that all major stores are currently out of stock, and customers wishing to purchase one must pre-order.

During the May Day holiday, the second installment of the “AI Eight Horses” list in Huaqiangbei featured a showcase of new products. Cutting-edge products such as AI glasses, AI companion robots, and AI cameras were available for hands-on testing. Long lines formed at the AI glasses experience zone, where real-time translation and AR navigation delivered an intuitive and impressive experience; interactive, companion-style AI robots became the top attraction, with visitors making on-the-spot purchases after trying them out, achieving “experience-to-conversion.” Foreign buyers also gained a firsthand understanding of the products’ capabilities through immersive experiences.

At the Nexus High-Tech Boutique inside Huaqiangbei Manhattan Digital Plaza, a visitor from Singapore had barely taken off the latest model of AI glasses when he eagerly asked a sales associate to confirm his purchase. “Navigation, translation, and Q&A—it’s all right there on the lenses. I have to take these home!” he exclaimed excitedly, demonstrating that the glasses support two-way translation in dozens of languages and come fully equipped with photo, video, and navigation features. The store manager noted that during the holiday peak, nearly 100 foreign visitors come in daily to try out the products.

“China’s tech products are truly impressive, and the value for money is outstanding!” Not far away, the DJI drone experience store was bustling with people. Staff were using smart translators to communicate with foreign customers, and the store’s mini drones and smart robot vacuums had become “best-sellers,” with sales occurring almost every day.

Source: Shenzhen Special Zone Daily; Reporter Zhou Yumeng