Bambu Lab Shenzhen: Free 3D Printing at MixC Bay

Inside Shenzhen’s Bambu Lab Flagship Store

Tucked behind the water curtain wall on the B1 level of MixC Shenzhen Bay (深圳湾万象城), the world’s first Bambu Lab (拓竹科技) flagship store feels less like a retail shop and more like a technology museum you can actually touch. The 244-square-metre space opened on September 30, 2025, and has quickly become one of Shenzhen’s most talked-about attractions on internet, drawing families, tech enthusiasts, and curious visitors who have never seen a 3D printer in person.

Bambu Lab is a Shenzhen-based company that has risen to become one of the world’s leading consumer 3D printer brands. Their products have broken Kickstarter records and earned recognition from Time magazine as one of the best inventions of the year. This flagship store is designed to make 3D printing accessible to everyone, not just hobbyists and engineers. Entry is free, and so are the 3D printing workshops.

The centrepiece of the store is the CyberBrick diorama, a sprawling miniature cyberpunk city built entirely through 3D printing. Over 100 Bambu Lab H2D printers ran non-stop for an entire week to produce every building, vehicle, and detail in the display. A yellow toy train runs along an overhead track that circles the entire store, and visitors can use controllers to drive 3D-printed cars through the miniature streets. Every element of the diorama, including the controllers and the cars themselves, was 3D printed.

What You Can See and Do

The store is divided into several zones, each designed to show a different side of what 3D printing can create.

At the entrance, a Printer Wall made up of dozens of Bambu Lab A1 printers runs continuously, arranged by filament colour from red to orange to yellow to green. Visitors can send print files from their phones and watch the machines bring their designs to life on the spot, completely free of charge.

The Geek Space (极客空间) is where the more detailed creations live. Think hand-painted samurai figurines, dragon masks, keyboard keycaps, game controllers, and characters from popular franchises like Black Myth: Wukong and LABUBU. This area also offers laser engraving experiences alongside the 3D printing demonstrations.

A MakerWorld Gallery showcases designs submitted by the global Bambu Lab community. The display includes intricate builds like a miniature Temple of Heaven, decorative vases, colourful mushroom houses, and detailed architectural models. MakerWorld is Bambu Lab’s open platform where creators share downloadable 3D models, so anything you see here could potentially be printed at home.

For families, the Kids and Family Room (亲子儿童房) is filled with colourful 3D-printed toys: Ultraman figures, mushroom-shaped storage boxes, alarm clocks, and plant models. The space is warm and inviting, designed to show children that a 3D printer can create the toys they play with.

Free 3D Printing Classes and the Material Wall

One of the biggest draws for visitors is the free 3D Printing Mini-Class (3D打印小课堂). These walk-in sessions run multiple times daily and require no booking in advance. Just register at the store and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The class schedule is:

• Monday to Friday: 15:00, 16:30
• Saturday and Sunday: 11:00, 15:00, 16:30, 20:00

During the class, you get a hands-on introduction to how 3D printing works, from preparing a digital file to watching the printer build an object layer by layer. It is a great activity for both kids and adults who are curious about the technology but have no prior experience.

Next to the printing area, a Material Wall (材料与质地) displays the full range of filament types available. Each material is shown as a smooth, tactile sample piece so you can feel the difference between PLA Basic, PLA Silk, PLA Galaxy, PLA Matte, PLA Glow, PLA Sparkle, PLA Marble, PLA Wood, PLA Metal, PETG HF, TPU, ABS, and PC. It is surprisingly satisfying to run your hands over the different textures.

The adjacent Filament Colour Wall takes the visual appeal even further, with dozens of spools arranged in a gradient from warm tones to cool. If you are already a 3D printing hobbyist, this is where you can browse and purchase filaments and accessories from the MakerSupply ecosystem. The store also has a Mini Market (竹子迷你市集) selling finished 3D-printed products, including jewellery like Merakiss 3D-printed bone pendants.

How to Get to the Bambu Lab Store from Hong Kong

The Bambu Lab flagship store is located at BB131-133, B1 Floor, Block B, MixC Shenzhen Bay (深圳湾万象城二期B区). It sits under the China Resources Tower, behind the water curtain wall.

From Hong Kong, the fastest route is through Shenzhen Bay Port (深圳湾口岸). After clearing immigration, take a taxi or bus to MixC Shenzhen Bay, which is about 10 minutes away. By metro, take Line 2 to Dengliang Station (登良站) or Houhai Station (后海站), both of which are within walking distance of the mall.

MixC Shenzhen Bay is one of Shenzhen’s largest and most premium shopping complexes, so there is plenty to explore before or after your visit. The Bambu Lab store is open from 10:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and Sundays, and until 22:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. If you are planning to attend a 3D printing class, aim to arrive at least 15 minutes early, as walk-in spots fill up quickly on weekends.

For more things to do across the border, check out our guides to Ichi-Raku Shokudo for giant sushi tacos, Orbit One for a space-themed dining experience, and YES! Night Stall for late-night street food.

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