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Shanghai & Hangzhou Digital Economy 5D4N

Shanghai · Hangzhou

Shanghai & Hangzhou Digital Economy 5D4N

China's digital economy in two cities: Shanghai's hardcore AI scenes plus Hangzhou's e-commerce & cloud ecosystem — robot dogs, driverless rides, the 'Six Little Dragons' gallery, and West Lake for balance.

Signature

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Group size

2–6 travelers

Activity level

Moderate

Pace

Relaxed pace

Route

Shanghai → Hangzhou

Best forTech professionalsBusiness school groupsGovernment & corporate delegations

Highlights

  • Maglev + Fuxing bullet train combo
  • Wensan Future Tech Center: Unitree robot dogs, BrainCo, Black Myth Wukong
  • Alibaba campus study tour (groups of 25+ only)
  • City Brain gallery at Yunqi Town (group booking)
  • West Lake light-show evening

Best time to visit

All year; best in March-April and September-November.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. D1

    Arrival · Maglev & the Bund

    Maglev ride, Shanghai Tower observatory, Bund night view.

    Meals: D4-star hotel, People's Square area
  2. D2

    A Day of AI in Zhangjiang

    AI demo center and matrix store, driverless taxi ride, West Bund galleries.

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

    Bullet Train to Hangzhou

    Fuxing train at 350km/h, then the Wensan Future Tech Center (robot dogs, Black Myth, Rokid).

    Meals: L/DLakeside 4-star hotel by West Lake
  4. D4

    Heart of the Digital Economy

    Yunqi Town & City Brain (group booking) or Alibaba study tour (25+ pax); West Lake by night.

    Meals: L/DSame as the previous night
  5. D5

    West Lake Morning · Departure

    Early stroll or ride along Su Causeway before departure.

    Meals: B/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
  • Intercity rail/flight tickets as stated
  • 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)
  • Alibaba study-tour program fee (groups of 25+, on request)

Questions travelers ask

When is the best time to take this tour?+

All year; best in March-April and September-November.

Can individuals visit the Alibaba campus?+

No — campus visits require a business group of 25+ people booked at least 2 weeks ahead. Individual travelers get the Wensan Future Tech Center and Yunqi public areas instead.