A traveler stands at a row of self-service luggage lockers near Huanggang Checkpoint Station, preparing to store belongings. Photos courtesy of Shenzhen Metro

Travelers visiting Shenzhen during the upcoming May Day holiday will be able to explore the city more conveniently, as Shenzhen Metro has expanded its luggage storage service across its network.

The operator said it has installed 70 self-service locker units at 55 stations on 13 lines, extending coverage to major transport hubs, cross-border checkpoints and popular commercial and tourist areas.

The move comes as the city prepares for a surge in domestic and international visitors during the upcoming holiday period, which runs from May 1 to May 5.

Lockers are available at key arrival points including Shenzhen North Railway Station, Airport Station, and central transit hubs such as Futian and Luohu, allowing passengers to store baggages upon arrival and continue their journeys unencumbered.

A traveler taps a touchscreen to access a self-service luggage locker at a Shenzhen Metro station.

Facilities have also been added at border crossings including Futian, Huanggang and Liantang checkpoints, providing added convenience for travelers moving between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

The service extends to major attractions and retail areas such as Window of the World in Nanshan, Xiaomeisha in Yantian, Sea World in Nanshan, Dongmen in Luohu and the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian, as well as residential and business districts including Pingzhou, Nanyou, Wuhe and Donggualing.

Shenzhen is expected to see increased passenger flows during the May Day holiday. The expanded locker network is designed to improve travel convenience, particularly for short-term visitors and cross-border travelers.

How to use the lockers

1. Scan the QR code on the locker

2. Select a locker size and storage duration, then complete payment

Locker sizes

Small locker: suitable for documents, books and small backpacks

Medium locker: suitable for clothing, shoes and 20-inch suitcases

Large locker: suitable for bulky items such as quilts and 28-inch suitcases

Pricing

Small locker (35 × 27.2 × 25.6 cm): 2 yuan (US$0.28) per hour

Medium locker (35 × 46 × 52.6 cm): 4 yuan per hour

Large locker (35 × 94 × 52.6 cm): 5 yuan per hour

24-hour cap: 30 yuan

Additional fee after 24 hours: 10 yuan per day

Luggage lockers are available at 55 stations across 13 metro lines, including major transport hubs such as Shenzhen North Station and Airport Station, as well as tourist attractions and border crossings.

📍 Metro locker locations 地铁寄存柜覆盖站点

🚇 Line 1（1号线）

Qianhaiwan, Chegongmiao, Huaqiang Rd, OCT, Convention & Exhibition Center, Window of the World, Pingzhou, Shenzhen University, Shopping Park, Luohu, Taoyuan, Bao’an Center, Hi-Tech Park, Guomao, Science Museum

前海湾、车公庙、华强路、华侨城、会展中心、世界之窗、坪洲、深大、购物公园、罗湖、桃园、宝安中心、高新园、国贸、科学馆

🚇 Line 2 & Line 8（2号线、8号线）

Huaqiang North, Grand Theater, Xianhu Rd, Xiaomeisha, Dameisha, Civic Center, Huangbeiling, Futian, Liantang Checkpoint, Sea World

华强北、大剧院、仙湖路、小梅沙、大梅沙、市民中心、黄贝岭、福田、莲塘口岸、海上世界

🚇 Line 3（3号线）

Children’s Palace, Shixia, Laojie

少年宫、石厦、老街

🚇 Line 5（5号线）

Linhai, Guiwan, Shenzhen North Station, Lingzhi

临海、桂湾、深圳北站、灵芝

🚇 Line 6（6号线）

Hongshan

红山

🚇 Line 7（7号线）

Huanggang Village, Tianbei, Xili, Huanggang Checkpoint, Sungang

皇岗村、田贝、西丽、皇岗口岸、笋岗

🚇 Line 9（9号线）

Nanyou, Nanshan Book City, Jingtian

南油、南山书城、景田

🚇 Line 10（10号线）

Futian Checkpoint, Gangxia, Lianhua Village, Donggualing, Wuhe, Huawei

福田口岸、岗厦、莲花村、冬瓜岭、五和、华为

🚇 Line 11（11号线）

Airport Station, Houhai, Songgang

机场站、后海、松岗

🚇 Line 14（14号线）

Gangxia North, Buji

岗厦北、布吉

🚇 Line 16（16号线）

Universiade

大运

🚇 Line 20（20号线）

Airport North, Shenzhen World North

机场北、国展