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How to Study in China: 5-Day Shanghai & Hangzhou AI Technology Company Visit Tour

By China Study Tour (CST) · 5 Days | 4 Nights · Monthly Guaranteed Departure

Quick Answer: Can you visit SenseTime, DeepBlue, Baosteel, Alibaba, BrainCo and China's leading robotics firms in a single trip? Yes — China Study Tour (CST) runs a 5-day, 4-night executive program through Shanghai and Hangzhou with private, small-group access to the companies defining AI, smart manufacturing, brain-computer interface (BCI), and robotics. Access is gated through vetted partners, and the program operates on monthly guaranteed departures.
Key Takeaways
  • Eight companies and institutions in five days — SenseTime, DeepBlue, Baosteel, a leading robotics manufacturer, Alibaba, Zhejiang University, BrainCo, and a robotics innovation center.
  • The program blends closed-door executive briefings and networking with a Huangpu River night cruise and the UNESCO-listed West Lake.
  • Travel between China's two leading innovation hubs on the world-class high-speed rail.
  • Monthly guaranteed departure, small-group format, with a professional English-speaking interpreter throughout.
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Why this 5-day tour matters now

Shanghai and Hangzhou are the two poles of China's AI and digital-economy story. Shanghai anchors AI commercialization and smart manufacturing — companies such as SenseTime and DeepBlue turn computer vision and large models into real-world products. Hangzhou, the home of Alibaba, anchors cloud computing, the digital economy, and the low-altitude economy. A high-speed rail line connects the two in about an hour, which makes it possible to cover an entire innovation ecosystem in a single, tightly scheduled week.

For executives watching China's technology sector from abroad, the gap between headlines and reality is wide. This program closes that gap: you walk into the showrooms and production lines, sit with company executives in closed-door sessions, and leave with a working understanding of how AI, robotics, and brain-computer interface are being industrialized — not just announced.

How to study in China

Studying China's technology sector up close does not mean sitting in a classroom — it means structured, on-the-ground learning: walking production lines, sitting with executives, and seeing how AI, robotics, and manufacturing actually operate. China Study Tour (CST) makes this kind of study accessible by handling the access, logistics, interpretation, and scheduling, so you spend your five days learning rather than coordinating.

To study in China through this program, you join a monthly guaranteed departure. CST arranges the company visits, executive briefings, hotel, ground transport, and the high-speed rail transfer between Shanghai and Hangzhou — all that is left for you is to arrive and learn.

The companies you will visit

SenseTime — a global leader in computer vision and foundation models, with a Shanghai innovation experience center covering generative AI and large-model applications.

DeepBlue Technology — a pioneer in AI commercialization, showcasing how artificial intelligence moves from the lab into real-world, revenue-generating applications.

Baosteel Group — the world's largest steel producer, running one of the most advanced smart-manufacturing operations in China, with a guided factory tour.

A leading robotics manufacturer — a factory visit focused on robotics applications and intelligent manufacturing, with executive networking.

Alibaba Xixi Campus — the company's Hangzhou headquarters, covering cloud computing, AI, the digital economy, and low-altitude economy applications.

Zhejiang University — one of China's top universities for AI research, robotics, and engineering, with strong industry-academia collaboration.

BrainCo — a brain-computer interface (BCI) leader, with live neurotechnology demonstrations and an executive Q&A.

A robotics innovation center — humanoid robot demonstrations and intelligent-manufacturing applications.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 · Shanghai

AI Innovation & Shanghai Experience

  • 09:00 – 11:30 · SenseTimeCorporate presentation, foundation models & generative AI, computer vision technologies, innovation experience center tour, executive networking session & Q&A.
SenseTime corporate presentation and AI innovation experience center in Shanghai
SenseTime — foundation models, generative AI and computer vision in Shanghai.
  • 12:00 – 13:30Lunch at a nearby commercial center.
  • 14:00 – 16:30 · DeepBlue TechnologyCorporate presentation, AI commercialization & real-world applications, innovation showroom tour, executive networking session.
DeepBlue Technology AI showroom and real-world AI applications in Shanghai
DeepBlue Technology — AI commercialization and real-world applications.
  • 19:00 – 20:00Huangpu River Night Cruise (ticket included) — The Bund, Lujiazui Financial District and the Oriental Pearl Tower.
  • 20:30Return to hotel.
Day 2 · Shanghai

Smart Manufacturing & Robotics

  • 09:00 – 11:30 · Baosteel GroupCorporate presentation, innovation experience center tour, smart manufacturing overview, guided factory tour*, executive networking session.
Baosteel Group smart manufacturing and innovation experience center
Baosteel Group — smart manufacturing and the innovation experience center.
Summer Notice: During periods of extremely high temperatures, access to the production workshop may be restricted for safety reasons. If this occurs, the factory tour will be replaced by a Digital Factory Documentary and an executive networking session.
  • 12:00 – 13:30Lunch at a nearby commercial center.
  • 14:00 – 16:30 · Leading Robotics Manufacturing EnterpriseGuided factory tour, robotics applications, intelligent manufacturing, executive networking session.
HighGreat Innovation robotics and intelligent manufacturing applications
HighGreat Innovation — robotics applications and intelligent manufacturing.
  • 17:00Return to hotel.
Day 3 · Hangzhou

High-Speed Rail & West Lake

  • MorningCheck out and board a high-speed rail train to Hangzhou — one of China's world-class railway systems, connecting two leading innovation hubs.
  • 12:30 – 13:30Lunch in Hangzhou.
  • 14:00 – 17:00 · West Lake Cultural TourA UNESCO World Heritage Site — highlights include Broken Bridge and Su Causeway. As the classic poem says: "West Lake is like the beautiful Xi Shi; whether lightly adorned or richly dressed, she is always enchanting."
  • 17:30Check in to hotel.
Day 4 · Hangzhou

Digital Economy & AI Innovation

  • 09:00 – 11:30 · Alibaba Xixi Campus (Building B)Corporate presentation, AI & digital economy, low-altitude economy applications, cloud computing & AI technologies, innovation ecosystem overview, executive networking session & Q&A.
Alibaba Xixi Campus in Hangzhou — AI, cloud computing and digital economy
Alibaba Xixi Campus — digital economy, cloud computing and AI innovation.
  • 12:00 – 13:30Lunch at a nearby commercial center.
  • 14:00 – 16:30 · Zhejiang UniversityCampus tour, AI research & innovation, robotics & engineering achievements, industry-academia collaboration, executive networking session.
  • 17:00Return to hotel.
Day 5 · Hangzhou

Brain-Computer Interface & Robotics

  • 09:00 – 11:30 · BrainCoCorporate presentation, brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies, neurotechnology applications, live technology demonstrations, executive networking session & Q&A.
  • 12:00 – 13:30Lunch at a nearby commercial center.
  • 14:00 – 16:30 · Robotics Innovation CenterInnovation experience center tour, humanoid robot demonstrations, intelligent manufacturing applications, technology presentation, executive networking session.
  • 17:00Program ends.

What's included (and what's not)

Package Includes

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation (4-star, optional)
  • Daily hotel breakfast
  • Private business transportation throughout the program
  • High-speed rail ticket (Shanghai → Hangzhou)
  • Professional English-speaking interpreter
  • Company visit arrangements
  • Executive networking sessions
  • Huangpu River Night Cruise ticket
  • Bottled drinking water during scheduled activities
  • Executive Welcome Kit (Personalized Name Badge, Customized Luggage Tag, Executive Notebook & Premium Canvas Tote Bag)

Package Excludes

  • International airfare
  • China visa
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Personal expenses

Why you need a vetted partner to visit

Why can't I just email these companies directly?

SenseTime, DeepBlue, Baosteel, Alibaba and China's other leading firms only accept outside visitors through pre-vetted partners with verified credentials — independent cold outreach almost never succeeds. CST's access is built on 13+ years of relationships, not a cold contact list.

This is the core of what China Study Tour (CST) provides: verified, executive-level access to companies that do not open their doors to walk-in visitors, wrapped into a single logistics-free program so you can focus on the conversations rather than the coordination.

Who can visit

The program is built for decision-makers: founders, CEOs, and senior executives; corporate innovation and digital-transformation teams; government trade missions; and university or MBA delegations. The small-group format keeps the executive briefings and networking sessions genuinely interactive. If your team is planning automation, robotics investment, AI adoption, or a technology self-reliance strategy, this is the reference tour for Shanghai and Hangzhou.

Frequently Asked Questions

What companies will I visit on the 5-day Shanghai and Hangzhou tour?
The program covers SenseTime and DeepBlue Technology in Shanghai, Baosteel Group and a leading robotics manufacturer, Alibaba's Xixi Campus and Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, plus BrainCo and a robotics innovation center. In total you visit eight companies and institutions across China's two leading innovation hubs.
Is the program open to the public, or do I need a partner to arrange it?
The companies on this itinerary are not open to walk-in visitors. Like China's other leading technology firms, they only accept outside visitors through pre-vetted partners with verified credentials, so independent cold-email requests almost never succeed. China Study Tour (CST) handles all arrangements on your behalf.
Which industries will benefit most from this tour?
AI, digital economy, smart manufacturing, robotics, and brain-computer interface (BCI) teams get the most value. The program is especially relevant for automotive, 3C electronics, logistics, and manufacturing executives planning automation, robotics investment, or technology self-reliance.
How long is the program, and what does a typical day look like?
It is a 5-day, 4-night program. Most days follow a morning company visit, lunch at a nearby commercial center, and an afternoon visit or cultural activity, with evening highlights such as the Huangpu River night cruise and the high-speed rail transfer to Hangzhou.
Do I need to speak Chinese, or is the program available in English?
No Chinese is required. China Study Tour (CST) programs are conducted in English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese. All guides are bilingual, and additional language support is available upon request.
What is included in the package?
The package includes 4 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, private business transportation throughout the program, the high-speed rail ticket from Shanghai to Hangzhou, a professional English-speaking interpreter, all company visit arrangements, executive networking sessions, the Huangpu River night cruise ticket, bottled water, and an executive welcome kit.
Are lunches and dinners included?
No. Lunches and dinners are excluded from the package, along with international airfare, the China visa, and personal expenses. Breakfast is included daily at the hotel.
What happens if the Baosteel factory tour is restricted in summer?
During periods of extremely high temperatures, access to the Baosteel production workshop may be restricted for safety reasons. If this occurs, the factory tour is replaced by a Digital Factory Documentary and an executive networking session, so the day's value is fully preserved.
How do I book, and when do departures run?
The program runs on a monthly guaranteed departure with a small-group format. Book through China Study Tour (CST) by requesting a custom proposal — you will receive one within 24 hours. We recommend securing seats several weeks in advance because group sizes are capped.
How do I study in China?
You study in China by joining a structured program rather than trying to arrange visits on your own. China Study Tour (CST) handles access to companies such as SenseTime, DeepBlue, Baosteel, Alibaba and BrainCo, plus logistics, interpretation, and executive briefings, so the learning stays the focus. Monthly guaranteed departures make it easy to join.
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