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Shanghai Future Express 3D2N

Shanghai

Shanghai Future Express 3D2N

Start with the 430km/h Maglev, then 48 hours inside China's urban future: the world's 2nd-tallest tower, hands-on AI galleries, a driverless taxi ride and robot coffee — ending in Yuyuan's classical garden for maximum contrast.

Duration

3 days / 2 nights

Group size

2–6 travelers

Activity level

Easy

Pace

Relaxed pace

Route

Shanghai → Shanghai

Best forTech enthusiastsBusiness travelersFirst-time China visitors

Highlights

  • 430km/h Maglev ride
  • 118F observation deck of Shanghai Tower
  • Hands-on Zhangjiang AI Demo Center & AI Matrix Store
  • Driverless robotaxi ride
  • Robot-barista coffee at Zhangyuan

Best time to visit

All year; spring and autumn are the most comfortable.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. D1

    Arrival · Maglev & the Skyline

    Land at Pudong, ride the 430km/h Maglev, sunset from Shanghai Tower, the Bund by night.

    Meals: DPeople's Square / E. Nanjing Rd4-star hotel
  2. D2

    Zhangjiang · Hands-on AI

    AI demo center and matrix store, a driverless taxi ride, robot-barista coffee, West Bund art zone.

    Meals: L/DSame as the previous night
  3. D3

    Old Meets New · Departure

    NIO House and EV showrooms, then classical Yuyuan Garden before departure.

    Meals: L—

What’s included

  • Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
  • Private vehicle with driver
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 local emergency support

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Single-room supplement
  • Personal expenses and optional activities
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)

Questions travelers ask

When is the best time to take this tour?+

All year; spring and autumn are the most comfortable.

Can everyone ride the driverless taxi?+

Riders aged 14-70 can book via app inside the operating zone; children under 14 and seniors over 70 are not supported yet.

Guest feedback

What travellers said after this route

Quotes are shown as written, in the traveller’s own words.

“Travelling alone, I never once felt like the awkward extra at a table. The guide and driver made the days easy, and the evenings were entirely mine.”
Mikko VirtanenFinlandGoogle2026-06
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