New Four Beijing cohorts open for Nov & Dec 2026 — ages 10–18 + parents. See dates →

See the future
before it's homework.

Four nights in Beijing, three full days of frontier tech — humanoid robots, driverless taxis, smart factories, drones. Timed to school breaks and major holidays, so your child comes back years ahead of the classroom.

🎓 Congratulations to the graduates of our sold-out July pilot cohorts — 49 trekkers (26 children and 23 adults) from 19 families across 6 countries.
One flat price — adults & kids: Early Bird $1,999 · Standard $2,599
Why Now

Why Beijing? Tomorrow's tech is daily life there.

In Beijing, driverless taxis are just taxis and robots deliver lunch. In three packed days your child sees, rides, and tries the technology most kids only read about.

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An Edge, Not a Vacation

Every hour is curated — perspective that stands out in classrooms, competitions, and college essays.

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Expert Curation

Programming co-developed with top local partners — every stop earns its place.

Built for Demanding Schedules

Fits inside a school break: land Day 0 evening, three intense visit days, home before school resumes.

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Parents Join Everything

Parents join every visit, same flat price. Judge the hype yourself.

Bragging Rights

What kids did on the July trek

Every one of these happened on the July 2026 treks:

🚕“We rode through Beijing in taxis with no drivers — verdict: 'that was so cool.'”
🤖“I programmed a humanoid robot with a tablet — and another one danced for us.”
🏯“I climbed the Great Wall with an AI-powered exoskeleton helping me up.”
“A coffee robot printed my face onto the foam. The parents loved it more than we did.”
🍦“At lunch, robots cooked the dishes, made ice cream, and mixed the drinks.”
📦“I walked through JD's ‘Asia No. 1’ warehouse — machines moving millions of packages.”
The Program

The schedule: 4 nights, 3 full days

Arrive Day 0 evening. Three full visit days. Fly home the morning after Day 3.

Day 0 · Evening
Arrival, welcome dinner, briefing
Welcome dinner with your cohort, then the briefing: China's tech landscape and the companies you're about to enter.
Welcome DinnerBriefing Lecture
Day 1
Full visit day
Curated visits across robotics, autonomy, smart manufacturing, and consumer tech. Evening free.
Company VisitsFree Evening
Day 2
Full visit day
More visits, more demos, more answers from the people doing the work. Evening free.
Company VisitsFree Evening
Day 3
Final visits + farewell dinner
Final visits and the farewell dinner. One last night in Beijing; fly home the next morning.
Company VisitsFarewell Dinner
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Zero Logistics

One hotel, every transfer handled, bilingual guides throughout. You just show up curious.

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Free Evenings, On Purpose

Day 1 and Day 2 evenings are yours — night markets, robot restaurants, tech-spotting walks. We point you to our favorites.

Final lineups are confirmed before departure; substitutions never affect pricing.

Your Guides

Curated by people who know
China tech from the inside.

Two decades operating and investing in China tech, refined on investor and executive delegations first.

Freeman Ding

Freeman Ding

China Tech Operator & Investor
📍 Shanghai & Singapore

20 years across engineering, product, corporate development, and venture capital. Former Baidu and Meituan. Berkeley MBA. Deep operator experience inside China's most consequential tech companies.

Rui Ma

Rui Ma

Investor, Analyst & China Tech Researcher
📍 San Francisco · frequent travel to China

20 years across finance and technology. Founder of Tech Buzz China. Organized prior AI innovation trips for investors and executives. One of the most trusted voices on China's tech ecosystem globally.

Post-Trip Reviews

What families said after the trek

From our post-trip survey — parents rated the trek 9/10 on average. Quotes edited for punctuation only.

More than what I expected — and I had reasonably high expectations!
I truly had a great time, more than what I expected (and I had reasonably high expectations!). Bravo for organizing such a unique and valuable experience.
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M.
Parent · rated the trek 10/10
Seeing my teenage kid's eyes shine and curiosity sparked up time and again.
Seeing my teenage kid's eyes shine and curiosity sparked up time and again when seeing demos and the large-scale factories was my favourite.
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Parent, July 2026 cohort
Would return: “Yes, definitely”
Robots doing so many things — face-picture coffee, robotaxis, delivery vans.
The robots doing so many things in China, including making face-picture coffee, and the autonomous robotaxi plus delivery vans.
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A.
Parent, Mumbai · would recommend 10/10
Eye-opening — especially because this is my first time in China.
Thank you so much to the people who organized and put this together! It was eye-opening, especially because this is my first time in China. Experiencing the VR at the Dream Lab was the most memorable and enjoyable.
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Parent, July 2026 cohort
First visit to China
A bit of an “aha” moment.
Seeing the board that said there were >23,500 Neolix autonomous delivery vans “out in the wild” today was stunning to me… it really confirmed that I will DEFINITELY not need to be driving in 10 years.
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Y.
Parent · would recommend 9/10
Driving the mini cars at the robotics center — with my mind.
My favourite moment was driving the mini cars at the last-day robotics center with my mind.
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G.
Student · would return: “Yes, definitely”
Stay in the Loop

China tech moves fast. We keep you posted.

Trek reels and photos, plus a steady feed of the robots, robotaxis, and breakthroughs your kids will be talking about next.

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Nov & Dec 2026 · Four Departures

Four departures in Nov & Dec 2026 — pick your week.

All four run the same 4-night program at the same price. Choose the week that fits your school calendar and apply — we confirm by email within 48 hours. No payment is taken on the website.

🇸🇬 🇲🇾 School Holidays

Dec 2–5

Wed–Sat, during the Singapore & Malaysia year-end school holidays.

ArriveWed, Dec 2
DepartSun, Dec 6
Early Bird endsOct 10
Early Bird$1,999
Cohort details → Claim a Spot →
🇦🇺 Summer Break

Dec 9–12

Wed–Sat, early in the Australian summer break.

ArriveWed, Dec 9
DepartSun, Dec 13
Early Bird endsOct 10
Early Bird$1,999
Cohort details → Claim a Spot →
🎄 Christmas Week · 🌏

Dec 27–30

Sun–Wed, during Christmas–New Year week. Open to families everywhere.

ArriveSun, Dec 27
DepartThu, Dec 31
Early Bird endsOct 10
Early Bird$1,999
Cohort details → Claim a Spot →

Dates and availability updated July 2026. Early Bird covers a limited number of seats per cohort. Questions? [loading] or WhatsApp (+65 8941 3681)

Investment

Pricing: one flat rate per person

Adults and kids pay the same — budgeting is one multiplication: headcount × rate.

USD SGD
Standard
After the Early Bird deadline
Per participant
adult or kid
$2,599
Register at Standard →

All pricing is per individual participant in United States Dollars (USD). Singapore Dollar (SGD) pricing also available — use the toggle above.

✅ Included

  • 🏨 Hotel accommodation — 4 nights
  • 🍽️ Welcome dinner (Day 0) & farewell dinner (Day 3)
  • 🥡 Group meals on program days
  • 🚐 All ground transportation
  • 🏭 All curated company & site visits
  • 🗣️ Bilingual guides & translation for all activities

❌ Not Included

  • 🌃 Dinner on Day 1 & Day 2 (free evenings — explore Beijing!)
  • ✈️ International flights
  • 📑 Visa application fees (if required for your passport)
  • 🏥 Travel & medical insurance (required — see FAQ)
  • 💳 Personal spending & extras
  • 💊 Medical expenses
💳No visa needed? Deposit first.

Visa-exempt participants (and existing visa holders) pay a $500 deposit per person to hold their spot and lock the rate, then the balance by the payment deadline. Deposit is fully refundable within 7 days of payment (minus transaction fees).

🛂Need a China visa? Pay after approval.

No deposit for participants who need a visa (for example, most Indian passport holders): apply before the Early Bird deadline to lock the rate, get your visa approved, then make one full payment. You pay nothing until your visa is in hand.

📅Key Deadlines

Nov 11 cohort: Early Bird ends Sept 10 · full payment Sept 30 · cancellation deadline Oct 10.
Dec cohorts: Early Bird ends Oct 10 · full payment Oct 30 · cancellation deadline Nov 10.

↩️Cancellation Policy

Cancel by your cohort's deadline (Oct 10 for November; Nov 10 for December) for a 50% refund on amounts paid beyond any deposit. No refunds after the deadline.

Running Late?

Applications or payments received after the due dates may still be accepted, subject to availability and operational capacity — [loading] and ask.

🤝Referrals: $100 Off Per Person

Referrals earn USD $100 off per person. Name your referrer on the application — we verify it before applying the discount. Grandparents or relatives can also pay on a child's behalf with the gift option. Group discounts may be available.

Parents Ask Us

FAQ

Dates & Program
Which cohort should we pick?

All four run the identical program at the identical price — pick the window that fits your school calendar. Nov 11–14 lands right after India's November festive break. Dec 2–5 and Dec 9–12 fit Singapore, Malaysia, and Australian year-end holidays. Dec 27–30 is the Christmas–New Year week, popular with families from India and everywhere else.

How is the trek structured?

Arrive on Day 0 and join the evening welcome dinner plus a briefing lecture on China's tech landscape and the companies you'll visit. Days 1–3 are full visit days. You stay 4 nights in total, departing the morning after Day 3's farewell dinner.

Is a 4-night trek really enough?

By design. The briefing-first format means zero orientation drag — every visit day is dense with signal. It fits inside a school holiday, costs less than a week-long program, and leaves your family wanting more rather than exhausted. Families who want to extend can add their own days in China before or after.

What exactly will we visit?

Visits are drawn from frontier tech themes: robotics & humanoids, autonomous driving, smart manufacturing, and consumer tech. Each cohort's final lineup is confirmed before departure — access depends on company availability, and any substitution is of equal or greater value.

What happens on the free evenings?

Day 1 and Day 2 evenings (including dinner) are yours to explore Beijing — night markets, robot restaurants, tech-spotting walks. We share our favorite recommendations with every cohort.

Language & Logistics
Is Mandarin ability required or recommended?

No. Mandarin proficiency is neither required nor recommended. All core programming will be in English communication, or bilingual and interpreted as needed.

Do participants need a Chinese visa?

Each participant needs a valid passport and should confirm their own visa requirements — many nationalities currently enjoy visa-free entry or transit to China for short stays. If you need a tourist (L) visa, applications open about 3 months before departure: from Aug 11 for the November cohort, and from Sept 2 / 9 / 27 for the December cohorts. See our visa guide — around 50 countries (including Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia) currently enter China visa-free.

Do I need to pay before my China visa is approved?

No. Participants who require a China visa do not need to pay any deposit or program fee before their visa is approved. Once your visa is approved, simply complete the full payment to confirm your registration.

Do you recommend carrying translation devices?

It is up to you. There are quite many translation devices available for real-time translation, including earbuds, headsets, glasses, and watches. Some notable brand options include Anker Soundcore, Timekettle, and iTourTranslator. Please note that these are friendly suggestions only. We do not endorse any specific brand or model and assume no liability for any issues regarding these devices.

Can we get vegetarian food in China?

Yes, vegetarian food is readily available in China. Vegetarians can typically enjoy Chinese vegetarian dishes if they confirm the absence of pork ingredients with waiters or chefs in most Chinese restaurants. In addition, in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, dedicated vegan restaurants and Indian restaurants are also available.

Participants & Pricing
What age range is this designed for?

Ages 10–18 at the time of the program, traveling with a parent or chaperone. Built for middle and high schoolers who are genuinely curious about technology — no prior technical background required.

Are chaperones required?

Yes — every minor participant must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult chaperone for the full duration of the program. One adult can accompany up to three minors. Chaperones participate in all program activities alongside the kids.

Why is the price the same for adults and kids?

Everyone on the trek gets the same experience — the same visits, meals, hotel, and guides — so everyone pays the same flat rate: $1,999 Early Bird or $2,599 Standard, in every cohort. It also makes family budgeting simple: multiply by your headcount, done.

What are the key payment deadlines?

Nov 11 cohort: Early Bird ends Sept 10, full payment due Sept 30. Dec cohorts: Early Bird ends Oct 10, full payment due Oct 30. Visa-exempt participants hold their spot with a $500 deposit; participants who need a China visa pay nothing until their visa is approved, then pay in full. No payment is collected through the form — we invoice you.

What is the refund policy?

Deposits are refundable within 7 days of payment (minus transaction fees). Cancellations before your cohort's deadline — Oct 10 for November, Nov 10 for December — receive 50% back on amounts paid beyond any deposit. No refunds after the deadline.

Is travel insurance required?

Yes — comprehensive travel, medical, and medical evacuation coverage is required for all participants. This is your responsibility to arrange before departure. We strongly recommend purchasing it as soon as you register.

Have you run this before?

Yes. Both July 2026 pilot cohorts sold out — 49 trekkers (26 children and 23 adults) across 19 families from 6 countries (U.S., India, Singapore, Hong Kong, U.K., Philippines) went through Beijing's tech ecosystem with us, building on years of investor and executive trips led by our team. The Nov & Dec treks distill that program into a school-holiday-sized 4 nights.

What if none of the current dates work?

Tell us what does! Fill out our interest form with your preferred windows. We plan future cohorts directly from this demand.

Help Us Plan

None of these dates work?

If the four Nov & Dec cohorts don't fit your calendar, tell us what would — no commitment, no deposit. We plan future cohorts directly from this demand.

Rough is fine — your school break's start and end works great.