Experience the Great Wall of China, one of the world’s great wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Stretching approximately 21,196 kilometres across mountains, plateaus, grasslands and deserts, the Great Wall has a history spanning about 2,700 years and remains renowned for its architectural grandeur and historical significance.

Explore the China Science and Technology Museum, a national science museum showcasing ancient and cutting-edge technological achievements. Discover exhibits designed to inspire an interest in science and its real-life applications, operate scientific devices and take part in experiments through interactive exhibitions.

Discover the world of artificial intelligence at SenseTime, an innovative AI software company working to create an AI-powered future. Explore the SenseTime Exhibition Hall to experience innovative AI applications, learn how these technologies are transforming everyday life and take part in interactive sessions exploring the evolving impact and future of artificial intelligence.

Travel aboard China’s famous bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an.

Uncover the legacy of the Qin Dynasty at the Terracotta Army. First discovered in 1974, this vast army of more than 6,000 life-size warriors was buried with China’s first emperor in 210–209 BCE to protect him in the afterlife. It remains one of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries ever made.

Learn the fundamentals of traditional Chinese calligraphy, or Hanzi, and explore the history behind this enduring art form. Then, practice forming characters with an ink brush as you apply the techniques firsthand.

Explore the Muslim Quarter of Xi’an, located in the city centre and spanning several blocks of scenic streets. More than 20,000 Muslims live in the area, which is home to ten mosques, including the Great Mosque.

Visit the Xi’an Science and Technology Museum, Northwest China’s leading comprehensive science museum, featuring seven permanent exhibition halls and more than 500 immersive and interactive exhibits. Enjoy hands-on experiences showcasing aerospace innovation, ecological conservation and Shaanxi’s technological achievements, and see the museum’s iconic 28-metre rotating Möbius loop sculpture.

Visit Xiaoshan Robot Town, a leading robotics hub dedicated to innovation and advanced technology. Explore a state-of-the-art robot exhibition centre showcasing industrial and specialised robots. Enjoy live robot performances and interactive experiences, including robot portrait drawing, chess matches against robots and virtual reality smart factory simulations.

Explore Wensan Digital District, a futuristic high-tech neighbourhood where technology and daily life come together. Experience immersive AI exhibits, interactive robots, virtual and augmented reality installations, 3D LED screens, holographic displays and smart technology. Discover the future of digital living through AI baristas, robot-staffed restaurants and unmanned convenience stores.

West Lake’s scenic beauty and historic architecture have inspired poets and artists for centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its gardens and waters are the setting of countless legends. Learn these stories on a cruise across the lake, but take care at the many wharfs not to disembark too soon.

Step into the future at Shanghai Apollo Park, where autonomous driving technology comes to life. Visit Baidu’s Autonomous Driving Base, explore its fleet of self-driving vehicles, experience an Apollo Go Robotaxi test ride and discover how AI-powered mobility is shaping the future of smart cities through an interactive session on autonomous vehicle trends.

Take an electric shuttle through SAIC Volkswagen’s advanced New Energy Workshop and see the future of electric vehicle manufacturing. Watch 1,400 industrial robots in action, explore smart production technologies and discover how AI-powered systems are transforming the way vehicles are designed and built. Learn how lean production principles drive efficiency, quality and innovation.

Cruise along the Huangpu River and take in the striking contrasts of Shanghai. On the Puxi side, The Bund reflects the city’s colonial past with grand 1920s architecture reminiscent of London and Paris. Across the river in Pudong, a dramatically different skyline of gleaming skyscrapers rises as a symbol of Shanghai’s role as a global financial centre and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.