Private, tailor-made journey
Technology & Innovation · Trade & Manufacturing
9–11 days
Shanghai → Hangzhou → Yiwu → Shenzhen
Summary
Explore the ideas, markets and systems shaping contemporary China.
Overview
Look at contemporary China through the products people use, the places they shop and the systems that connect ideas to markets. Beginning in Shanghai, this journey explores design, retail and mobility before continuing to Hangzhou’s digital economy, Yiwu’s international trade and Shenzhen’s hardware and manufacturing ecosystem. It offers a different perspective on travel in China for people curious about technology, business and everyday urban change.
Highlights
Explore contemporary retail, EV showrooms and creative districts in Shanghai.
Look at e-commerce, digital services and smart retail in Hangzhou.
Discover Yiwu International Trade Market and the world of product sourcing.
Explore Huaqiangbei and Shenzhen’s hardware ecosystem.
Add relevant company, supplier or factory visits where arrangements are available.
Itinerary
Shanghai
Begin with the consumer-facing side of contemporary China. Explore retail, architecture, creative districts and EV showrooms to see how design and technology appear in everyday urban life.
Experiences to consider: Contemporary retail, EV showrooms, architecture, creative districts; brand visits where available.
Suggested stay: A contemporary five-star design hotel.
Hangzhou
Explore the role of digital commerce, mobile services and smart retail in daily life. Relevant technology-company visits can be considered where access is available.
Experiences to consider: Digital economy, e-commerce, smart retail; technology-company visits where available.
Suggested stay: A design-led hotel or a lifestyle hotel near West Lake.
Yiwu
Discover the trading and sourcing networks behind products sold around the world. Explore the International Trade Market and consider supplier visits relevant to your interests.
Experiences to consider: Yiwu International Trade Market, sourcing, cross-border e-commerce; supplier visits where available.
Suggested stay: An international business hotel near the Trade Market.
Shenzhen
Finish among electronics markets and the technologies shaping new products. Huaqiangbei, robotics, drones and EVs offer different ways to explore the city’s innovation and manufacturing themes.
Experiences to consider: Huaqiangbei, robotics, drones, EVs, smart-city experiences; factory visits where available.
Suggested stay: A contemporary five-star business hotel or a design hotel.
