Morning international flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Beijing Capital/Beijing Daxing. Book an overnight or early-morning flight so you arrive same day and have an evening to adapt.
Explore Wangfujing pedestrian street for street food and try Peking duck at Quanjude or a nearby restaurant — a classic Beijing culinary start. Shops and restaurants remain lively into the evening (usually open to ~9:30pm+).
Early transfer to Badaling section to walk the Great Wall when it's cooler and less crowded — spectacular views and a must-see Chinese landmark. Badaling typically opens from 7:30am to 5:30pm; aim to arrive early.
Hands-on exhibits on AI, robotics, computing and new materials; good for seeing China's public-facing tech demos. Open roughly 9:00am–5:00pm (check seasonal hours).
Visit Zhongguancun (Beijing's tech district) to see AI demo centres, startups and electronics stores — a good spot to get contacts for company visits (many demos are by appointment).
Experience China's bullet-train network: take a G-series high-speed train (approx 4–5 hours) from Beijing South to Shanghai Hongqiao for a fast, comfortable journey and great views. Trains run frequently; book in advance for preferred times.
Arrive Hongqiao, check into your hotel and have lunch near People's Square or Nanjing Road — try Jia Jia Tang Bao for famous soup dumplings (open from morning to late evening).
Visit Shanghai Tower (observation deck) for sweeping city views and to study modern skyscraper engineering and elevator tech; tower hours typically 8:30am–9:30pm.
Large museum with exhibitions on robotics, AI demonstrations and interactive science galleries; good overview of applied tech and public innovation programs. Typical hours 9:00am–5:15pm.
Head to Zhangjiang Hi‑Tech Park to see robotics startups, labs and 3D printing companies. Many facilities require prior appointment — contact makerspaces or accelerator programs (e.g., XNode) to arrange visits.
Visit a local makerspace or a 3D printing service provider (e.g., Farsoon partner shops or local Maker Labs) to see industrial and desktop 3D printing workflows — most require booking ahead.
If you prefer another long-distance bullet-train experience, take a G/D train from Shanghai to Shenzhen (approx 10–12 hours). It's scenic and showcases China's HSR network; overnight options save hotel time.
Explore Huaqiangbei — the world's largest electronics market for components, sensors, motors and 3D printing supplies; excellent for hands-on scouting and sourcing. Most stalls open ~9:00am–6:00pm.
Visit the Ping An Finance Centre (one of the tallest buildings globally) to study modern skyscraper design and enjoy panoramic city views; observation deck open roughly 9:00am–10:00pm.
Arrange a tour/meeting with hardware accelerators like HAX to learn about rapid prototyping, robotics startups and 3D printing integration — visits require prior booking.
Visit clusters of 3D printing companies and service bureaus to see industrial machines and metal/plastic additive workflows — most host visits by arrangement.
Stop by brand showrooms (DJI for drones, Huawei for consumer tech) to see robotics, camera and AI-enabled hardware demos; showrooms typically open until evening.
Short, frequent high-speed service connects Shenzhen and Guangzhou in about 30–40 minutes — ideal for a day visit to see Canton Tower and historic sites.
Visit the iconic Canton Tower for skyline views and to appreciate southern China's modern skyline; observation deck hours typically from 9:30am to evening.
Explore historic Guangzhou sites for cultural contrast: colonial-era architecture on Shamian and the ornate Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (now a folk art museum).
If you want another tech viewpoint, visit a Guangzhou software/tech park or, alternatively, head to Chimelong for leisure. Choose based on energy and flight timing.
Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport back to Mumbai (direct flights available) or return by high-speed train to Shenzhen to connect onward. Book evening flights for stress-free transfers.