Shanghai - Global Finance & Trade

The itinerary shown is purely an example. All of our trips can be built around your school’s needs, with so many wonderful things going on in these Chinese cities, there’s so much to see and do…

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Day 1 – Arrival & Introduction to China’s Financial Hub

  • Arrival in Shanghai and airport transfer

  • Welcome briefing: Shanghai as China’s economic powerhouse

  • Introduction to economic journals and enquiry questions

  • First impressions walk in the local area

  • Evening meal and rest

Day 2 – Trade, Markets & Everyday Economy

  • Exploration of Yuyuan Bazaar

  • Focus on:

    Trade, pricing and market dynamics

    Tourism and local business activity

  • Interactive market challenge:

    Compare prices, products and customer behaviour

  • Guided discussion on:

    How markets operate in a global city experiencing real trade and negotiation in a traditional Shanghai market

  • Evening at the hotel

Day 3 – Global Finance & Economic Power

  • Walking study of The Bund

  • Focus on:

    Global trade history and colonial influence

    Financial architecture and symbolism

  • Skyline study of Pudong financial district

  • Guided discussion:

    How Shanghai became a global financial hub - seeing historic trade routes meet modern global finance

  • Evening skyline walk along The Bund

  • Guided observation of:

    Financial districts and global branding

  • Supervised free time for photos and exploration experiencing one of the world’s most iconic financial skylines at night

Day 4 – Smart Cities & Economic Growth

  • Visit to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

  • Focus on:

    Urban growth and infrastructure investment

    Economic ambition and long-term planning

  • Interactive task:

    Design a sustainable city district

  • Afternoon exploration of a pedestrian shopping district

  • Consumer behaviour observation task understanding how cities are designed to drive economic growth

  • Evening at the hotel

 

Day 5 – Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business Challenge

  • Exploration of Xintiandi

  • Focus on:

    Entrepreneurship and modern business culture

    Branding, pricing and target markets

  • Market research task:

    Analyse retail, branding and customer behaviour

  • Group challenge: Shanghai Business Challenge

  • Interactive task:

    Design and pitch a start-up idea for Chinese or UK markets

  • Student presentations in a “Dragon’s Den” style setting

    pitching business ideas in a real-world commercial environment

  • Evening meal in Xintiandi

  • Social time and group dining in a modern, international setting experiencing Shanghai’s contemporary business and lifestyle culture

Day 6 – Enterprise, Consumer Culture & Global Brands

  • Exploration of Nanjing Road

  • Focus on:

    Branding, retail strategy and market positioning

    Global vs local business models

  • Consumer behaviour field task:

    Compare Chinese and UK retail environments experiencing one of the world’s busiest shopping streets

  • Evening river cruise on the Huangpu River

  • Skyline and light show experiencing Shanghai’s financial skyline illuminated at night

Day 7 – Global Markets, Reflection & Celebration

  • Workshop: China’s role in global trade and supply chains

  • Focus on:

    State influence vs market forces

    Economic growth and global integration

  • Student reflection and discussion

  • Workshop and presentations in a modern café or meeting space in Xintiandi

  • Farewell celebratory group dinner near The Bund reflecting on the programme in one of the world’s most iconic financial skylines

Day 8 – Departure

  • Final reflections and certificates

  • Programme close

  • Transfer to airport