Shanghai & China Immersive Experience
Private Full-Day Experience with NanNan Lee
Not Just a Tour. Understand China Through Real Experience.
EXPLORE SHANGHAI THROUGH:
Culture · History · Lifestyle · Food · Innovation · Local Life · Business · Hidden Places
WHY NanNan
Most visitors come to Shanghai and only see the surface.
They visit famous places. Take photos. Eat at tourist restaurants. Leave without really understanding the city.
This experience is different.
NanNan Lee creates immersive private experiences designed for travelers who want to:
Understand modern China beyond headlines
Experience real local life
Explore hidden places locals actually visit
Learn the story behind the city
Discover how history, culture, economy, and technology connect together
Experience Shanghai with context, not just sightseeing
This is a full-day immersive experience designed around curiosity, conversation, and real understanding.
See Both Sides of Shanghai
In one day, you may experience:
Historic lilong neighborhoods
Local street life and markets
Hidden cafés and community spaces
Modern financial districts
Innovation and technology environments
Local food culture
Architecture and urban transformation
Riverside walks and city landscapes
Shanghai is one of the few cities in the world where old China and future China exist side by side.
This experience helps you understand both.
Learn China Through Real Context
Most travelers see places.
NanNan helps visitors understand:
Why Shanghai developed differently from other Chinese cities
How China’s economy transformed over the last decades
How technology shapes modern urban life
The relationship between geography, migration, food, and culture
How younger generations in China think and live today
What daily life actually feels like in modern Shanghai
This is why many guests describe the experience as:
“More like spending a day with a deeply knowledgeable local friend than joining a normal tour.”
Designed For
This experience is ideal for:
First-time visitors to Shanghai or China
Curious travelers who want deeper understanding
Families wanting immersive cultural experiences
Business travelers wanting local insight
International professionals
Creatives, educators, entrepreneurs, and culture lovers
Visitors interested in modern China beyond stereotypes
A Flexible Full-Day Experience
Every experience is different.
Depending on your interests, your day may include:
Culture & History
Old Shanghai neighborhoods
Temples and local traditions
Architecture and urban evolution
Historic storytelling
Modern Shanghai
Business districts
Innovation and technology spaces
Modern lifestyle and café culture
Design, retail, and creative environments
Local Life
Markets and residential neighborhoods
Everyday street culture
Parks, riverside walks, and community spaces
Local interaction and observation
Optional Cultural Experiences
Tea culture
Calligraphy
Local food exploration
Mandarin immersion moments
Local crafts or workshops
Everything is adapted naturally throughout the day.
Experience Overview
Full-Day Private Experience
Duration: 8 Hours
Private Experience
Flexible Pace
English Guided (Mandarin optional)
Ideal for Solo Travelers, Couples, Families, and Small Groups
What You Leave With
At the end of the experience, visitors often leave with:
A completely different understanding of China
Context behind what they saw during their trip
Real local insight
Personal stories and memorable conversations
Hidden places they would never discover alone
A more human understanding of modern Chinese life
Because the best way to understand China…
is to experience it.
How it works?
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Book a complimentary 20-minute call to discuss your preferred tours or trip planning services. We’ll review your needs, offer personalized recommendations, and answer any questions you may have.
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After the consultation, we’ll confirm your selected services and provide payment details for the deposit. The deposit amount will vary depending on the service chosen. This deposit is required to reserve your spot and begin preparation.
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Once the deposit is received, we’ll prepare and send you a detailed, customized itinerary. This includes all the specifics—dates, times, locations, and any additional arrangements—ensuring everything is tailored to your preferences.
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Enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience! Whether it’s your guided tour, Mandarin course, or fully planned trip, we’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure everything goes as planned.
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Testimonials
“The Siemens team still talks about the scavenger hunt and local interactions months later. NanNan created something that felt fun, educational, and deeply connected to Shanghai instead of another corporate activity.” — Siemens Germany Team
“As a family traveling with children, we wanted more than sightseeing. NanNan helped our kids naturally practice Mandarin while exploring the city. They were ordering food and talking to locals by the end of the day.” — Family from Singapore
“We originally booked a food experience, but it became so much more. We learned about Shanghai history, local neighborhoods, migration, architecture, and even modern Chinese business culture through simple conversations during the day.” — Alex & Nina, Sweden
“The BASF group absolutely loved the city walk and food scavenger hunt. It was interactive, modern, and perfectly balanced between structure and spontaneity.” — BASF Program Participant
“NanNan doesn’t guide like a normal tour guide. It feels more like exploring Shanghai with someone deeply connected to the city and genuinely excited to share it.” — Michael, Australia
“The hidden cafés, local breakfast places, and neighborhood walks gave us a side of Shanghai we never would’ve discovered ourselves.” — Couple from Canada
“As someone working in tech, I appreciated how naturally NanNan connected Shanghai’s innovation scene with local culture and daily life. It gave real context to modern China.” — Startup Founder, Berlin
“We visited the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall with NanNan and suddenly the entire city made sense. She explained Shanghai in a way that was visual, human, and easy to understand.” — Henkel Participant
“One of the most memorable parts was simply walking through ordinary neighborhoods while hearing stories about how younger generations in China live and think today.” — Laura, Netherlands
“NanNan perfectly adjusted the day based on our energy and curiosity. Nothing felt rushed or scripted.” — David & Chloe, UK
“The combination of business insight, local culture, food, and storytelling made this one of the most unique experiences we’ve ever booked while traveling.” — EY Participant
“Our teenage kids were fully engaged the entire time. The experience felt immersive without ever feeling overwhelming or overly educational.” — Family from Germany
“NanNan helped us understand the balance between old Shanghai and futuristic Shanghai. That contrast became the highlight of our trip.” — Thomas, Denmark
“The local food stops were amazing because they felt authentic instead of curated for tourists. We would never have entered some of those places ourselves.” — Sophie & Emma, USA
“The Mandarin immersion moments throughout the day felt very natural. We learned practical phrases while actually using them in real situations.” — Student Group Participant
“The experience completely changed my perception of China. It felt modern, open-minded, creative, and full of energy.” — Creative Director, France
“NanNan has a rare ability to explain complicated topics like Chinese economy, urban development, and cultural differences in a way that feels conversational and relatable.” — Business Traveler from Switzerland
“The entire day felt incredibly human. Not performative. Not commercial. Just honest local experiences and meaningful conversations.” — Maria, Spain
“We appreciated how flexible everything was. Coffee stop? Local market? Architecture? Tech? The day flowed naturally around our interests.” — Couple from New York
“This was easily the most immersive and insightful experience of our entire China trip.” — International Visitor Group