A Futuristic Day in Shanghai: AI, Robotaxis and Skyscrapers

Experience Tomorrow’s Shanghai: AI, Robotaxis and Interactive Museums

This one‑day tour in Shanghai immerses you in the city of the future: iconic skyscrapers, 100% autonomous robotaxis and a cutting‑edge science museum dedicated to AI and advanced technologies. With your English‑speaking guide, you will see how Shanghai is already testing autonomous mobility and showcasing artificial intelligence through playful, educational exhibits.

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Detailed schedule for the “Shanghai AI & Robotaxis” day

09:30 – Meet your English‑speaking guide at your hotel
Your guide meets you in the lobby for an 8‑hour day using public transport (metro, bus, regular taxi) and an autonomous robotaxi. The idea is to keep car use to a minimum, make the most of Shanghai’s ultra‑modern network and experience the city like a local.

Morning – Lujiazui, skyscrapers and high‑tech skyline
Take the metro to the Lujiazui financial district on the east bank of the Huangpu River. Among the iconic towers, you discover:

- Jin Mao Tower (entrance fee not included), whose observation deck offers sweeping views over Pudong and the Bund.
- Shanghai Tower (entrance fee not included), the tallest building in China and one of the tallest in the world, with a breathtaking viewing platform over the city and the river.

Your guide helps you choose the tower that best fits your interests and budget. From above, you get a full sense of Shanghai’s scale as China’s capital of finance, high‑tech and vertical urban planning.

Lunch suggestion – SpaceLAB restaurant with robot service
For lunch (optional, payable on site), your guide suggests SpaceLAB, a futuristic‑style restaurant serving simple Western dishes. Here, your food is delivered by robots running along an overhead rail system straight to your table. It is a fun way to see how robotics is integrated into daily life, and a highlight for tech lovers and families.

Afternoon – Immersion in a Pony.ai autonomous robotaxi
After lunch, you take the metro to Lantian Road station in Pudong. This is where you board a Pony.ai robotaxi, a 100% autonomous vehicle operating commercially within designated areas of Shanghai, with fares similar to standard taxis.

Your guide:

- books the ride via the Pony.ai app,
- assists you during pick‑up (unlocking the car with a smartphone, safety instructions),
- comments on the trip and answers your questions about the technology, sensors, service area and future roll‑out plans.

Typical ride: around 6 km, 15–20 minutes, to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum in the heart of Pudong.

Visit of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum – focus on AI and future tech
On arrival, you visit the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, a large interactive venue recently revamped around ten permanent zones focused on AI, aviation, energy, life sciences and more.

Your guide prioritizes:

- The AI Pioneers hall (2nd floor), tracing the history of artificial intelligence and showcasing robots, smart systems and hands‑on interfaces that show how these technologies are used in everyday life.
- The Aviation Adventures zone (3rd floor), dedicated to flight and aerospace engineering, with simulators, models and playful experiences.

These visually rich, interactive spaces make complex topics accessible, whether you are an AI enthusiast or just curious.

Alternative option – Shanghai Museum (East Branch)
If you are more interested in art and cultural heritage than applied sciences, your guide can suggest visiting the Shanghai Museum – East Branch instead of the science museum. This new venue highlights collections of bronzes, sculpture, jade and classical Chinese art. At the end, head up to the gallery devoted to traditional Chinese architecture, then take the outdoor spiral ramp back down for a very original architectural experience.

Late afternoon – Return to your hotel
In late afternoon, your guide escorts you back to your hotel by metro or regular taxi, depending on how you feel.

Who is the “Shanghai AI & Robotaxis” day for?

This day is ideal for:

- travellers interested in innovation, new mobility and futuristic urban planning;
- families and teenagers curious about AI, robotics and interactive tech;
- visitors who have already seen Shanghai’s “classics” (Bund, Old Town) and want to explore another side of the city.

The pace is moderate: mostly metro rides, one robotaxi journey, elevators in the towers and a hands‑on museum visit, with plenty of room to tailor the content to your interests.

RATES:

with an exchange rate of 1 EUR = 8 RMB

- Based on 1 person: 290 EUR/person (2,320 RMB)
- Based on 2 people: 170 EUR/person (1,360 RMB)
- Based on 3 people: 135 EUR/person (1,080 RMB)
- Based on 4 people: 115 EUR/person (920 RMB)
- Based on 5 people: 100 EUR/person (800 RMB)

The price includes:

- French‑speaking guide service as mentioned in the program (8–9 hours per day)
- Transfers as mentioned in the program by robotaxi (3 seats) or public transportation
- Entrance tickets included as mentioned in the program – Half price for children

This price does not include: