Construction commenced on 27 December 2013[1][2] and public testing started on 30 June 2017,[3] with the system fully opening on 28 October 2017.

[4] The tram system integrates the north side of Longhua into the city's rail network and is expected to significantly ease commuting difficulties.

[9] Rolling stock consists of 4 section trams constructed by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive, using technology from Siemens.

[11] The system does not use overhead wires, with trams recharging an onboard capacitor from fixed power bars above the tracks at each stop.

The tram has been criticized for roughly following the path of the north extension of Shenzhen Metro Line 4 rendering the project redundant.