Futian Free Trade Zone was established on May 28, 1991 upon approval by the State Council.On February 18, 1993, its insulating facilities were qualified by Customs General Administration. The free trade zone occupies 1.35 square kilometres, with 0.33 square kilometre allocated residential quarter.

Futian Free Trade Zone starts from Huanggang Port in the east, neighbors Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway in the north, is adjacent to Huanggang Subway Terminal (under construction),which is to connect with Hongkong Northwest Railway. Passageway No.1 directly links Hongkong and Futian Free Trade Zone via Lok Ma Chau Bridge. Hong Kong container trucks owned by the enterprises within the zone can come in or go out of the zone freely.

Approved private cars can enter the zone from Hong Kong. They are also allowed to drive within Shenzhen City.

Beside, No.2 Channel and No.3 Bridge connecting the urban district have been put into use, and shuttle buses service are available.

Futian Free Trade Zone is ready for the occupancy of the investors with its complete public facilities, such as land levelling, road construction, water supply, electricity supply, post and telecommunications,drainage, etc.For the luxury residence, Baorui House, Langting Luxury Gardeng, Juya Garden and Jinglong Garden have been completed within the residential quarter.

Besides, there are also sufficient dormitories for workers.And banks, insurance companies, law firms and customs declaration firms in the zone provides the community with convenient business services.