Cities are the background and setting for science fiction works on and off future Earth. The city setting assumes an active role within the narrative, as its attributes are crucial to the contests and conflicts that transpire within it. Sometimes, cities undertake the role of actors, intervening, shaping, and framing the action. The futuristic techno cities depicted in contemporary Chinese science fiction exhibit distinct ways of conceiving a vibrant and resilient urban future and understanding the problems of China’s large-scale and rapid urbanization. Science fiction works can reimagine urban environments by manipulating spatial and temporal elements, generating new visions of urban landscapes. The fragmentation of urban space has been further intensified by the utilization of technological methods to regulate the allocation of time and space. This article discusses two representative works, “The Fish of Lijiang” (丽江的鱼儿们, 2006) by Chen Qiufan and “Folding Beijing” (北京折叠, 2014) by Hao Jingfang, which creates a unique chronotope that allows for a close examination of a variety of social issues and problems. Within such imaginative contexts, cities assume the nature of an incomprehensible entity that is irresistible. Through textual analysis, this paper aims to argue that technological modifications to urban form prioritize the resilience of affluent and influential people, further exacerbating disparities and differences in urban morphology.