Shanghai Next-Gen Tech City Tour
— Where Future Tech Meets Everyday Life
This tour is about how ordinary people in Shanghai use technology every single day — seamlessly, casually, and often without even thinking about it. We bring you into the real city, where futuristic tech is genuinely woven into daily life.
A tour like this usually runs about 4 hours, and can potentially be extended to 8 hours into a day tour upon request. But we’ll shape the plan together and fit in as much as we can — Shanghai simply has too much tech to explore in one go. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a tech nerd at all to enjoy all this.
⭐ What Makes This Tour Special
Premium Chinese EV Showrooms — Meet the New Generation of Luxury Cars
You’ll walk through showrooms from brands like NIO, ZEEKR, — all designed more like Apple Stores than traditional car dealers.
Step inside the fully automated NIO Power Swap Station where a car rolls in, gets its battery replaced by robots, and drives out — all in the time it takes to grab a coffee.
Meituan Drone Delivery — Logistics From the Sky
Witness how takeout orders fly across the city.You’ll observe (from a designated public area) how drones land, load, and depart — a perfect snapshot of how logistics tech is becoming both scalable and incredibly normal in Shanghai.
Driverless Robo-Car Ride — Fully Autonomous, Zero Driver
Ride in a Pony.ai Autonomous Car—Hop into a real L4 autonomous vehicle. Sit back, watch the steering wheel turn itself, and glide through Shanghai as sensors, cameras, and AI take the wheel. It’s surprisingly calm — and surprisingly real.
Taobao Vision: Shopping, Reimagined.
Step into the future of retail. By integrating the Apple Vision Pro into the retail environment, the session unlocks a revolutionary way to explore products through the seamless blend of AR, VR, and XR technologies. Experience brands like never before using the power of immersive Extended Reality (XR).
Riverside E-Bike Glide with Bijen — Dutch Design on the Huangpu
Meet Bijen, the adventurous Dutch brand that chose Shanghai for its first overseas expansion. Cruise effortlessly along the Huangpu River, letting the electric assist propel you past the iconic West Bund skyline. It’s a perfect, breezy blend of European design and Shanghai’s dynamic cityscape.
Palm Payment at a Convenience Store: Pay with… your hand
Pop into a futuristic convenience store where you can walk up to the counter, wave your hand, and be done.
No wallet. No phone.
Just pure “Shanghai living in 2050” energy.
🛫 Shanghai’s Tech Future: Low-Altitude, Big Ambitions
Shanghai’s government is betting big on the low-altitude economy — drones, autonomous logistics, aerial taxis, and more — with major expansion planned in the coming years.That means this tour will keep evolving.Today it's robo-cars and drone delivery.Next time you come back… who knows — maybe we'll take you on an autonomous air-taxi ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this tour suitable for families and children?
A: Absolutely. Kids love this tour! The drone food delivery, and interactive screens in the EV showrooms are huge hits with younger travelers. It is a great way to introduce children to the future of robotics and green energy in a fun, hands-on environment.
Q: Do I need to have WeChat Pay or Alipay set up on my phone?
A: While it is highly recommended for your trip to China, it is not strictly necessary for the tour itself. Your guide handles all the demonstration payments (like the palm-scanning transactions and drone orders). However, if you want to experience the palm payment, WeChat is a must. But we can help you set up your digital wallet on the spot!
Q: Will we actually see the drones flying?
A: Yes! We visit a designated drone delivery hub where operations are active. However, please note that drone flights are weather-dependent. In the event of heavy rain or high winds, the flight service may be suspended for safety, but we will still be able to visit the station and see the hardware up close.
Q: How much walking is involved?
A: This is a hybrid walking and riding tour. We use a hydrid of ride-hailing and public mass transit to move between the major stops. Expect light to moderate walking within the showrooms and parks.
Q: Can I customize the itinerary or extend the tour?
A: Absolutely. While our standard tour covers the highlights in 4-5 hours, we have a list of optional "tech modules" you can add to the experience. If you want to cover more ground, we can extend the tour to a full 8-hour. Just send us a message with your preferences, and we will build the best schedule for you.