Explore China’s Tech.
See the World Differently.
Tech China Trek is not just a trip to China. It’s a curated family learning experience inside one of the world’s most dynamic technology ecosystems.
Meet the companies. Experience the tech. Learn together.
Five days and four nights in Beijing — humanoid robots, driverless taxis, smart factories — for kids ages 10–18 and their parents.
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.
Every hour is curated — perspective that stands out in classrooms, competitions, and college essays.
Programming co-developed with top local partners — every stop earns its place.
Fits inside a school break: land Day 1 afternoon, three intense visit days, home before school resumes.
Parents join every visit, same flat price. Judge the hype yourself.
What kids did on the July trek
Every one of these happened on the July 2026 treks:
★ Trekker-made
Beijing’s robot future, through a teenager’s eyes
A teenage trekker from California made this short film himself — his footage, his edit. Everything above happened on the trek; this is what it looked like from a kid’s point of view.
The schedule: 5 days, 4 nights — 3.5 days of programming
Arrive Day 1 afternoon for the welcome dinner and briefing, then three full visit days. Fly home Day 5 morning.
One hotel, Day 1 airport pickup, group bus on every program day, bilingual guides throughout. You just show up curious.
Day 2 and Day 3 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.
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.
Check out our founder stories →
What families said after the trek
From our post-trip survey.
China tech moves fast. We keep you posted.
Trek reels and photos, founder stories, plus a steady feed of the robots, robotaxis, and breakthroughs your kids will be talking about next.
▶ Watch the Founder Story — why we bring teens from around the world to China tech
Three December 2026 departures — pick your week.
All three run the same 5-day, 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.
Dec 2–6
Wed–Sun, during Asia-Pacific year-end school holidays.
Runs when minimum registration is reached*
Cohort details → Claim a Spot →Dec 9–13
Wed–Sun, early in the Asia-Pacific school holiday period.
Dec 27–31
Sun–Thu, during Christmas–New Year week. Open to families everywhere.
*The Dec 2 Cohort goes ahead once it reaches its minimum group size. If it doesn’t by October 30, we’ll let you know right away and offer you a spot on the Dec 9 Cohort, or a full refund. Your Early Bird price stays locked either way.
Dates and availability updated October 2026. Early Bird covers a limited number of seats per cohort. Questions? [loading] or WhatsApp (+65 8941 3681)
Pricing: one flat rate per person
Adults and kids pay the same — budgeting is one multiplication: headcount × rate.
adult or kid US$1,999
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 1) & farewell dinner (Day 4)
- 🥡 Group meals on program days
- 🚐 Group bus on program days + Day 1 airport pickup (no airport drop-off)
- 🏭 All curated company & site visits
- 🗣️ Bilingual guides & translation for all activities
❌ Not Included
- 🌃 Dinner on Day 2 & Day 3 (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
Visa-exempt participants (and existing visa holders) pay a US$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).
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.
Dec 2 & 9 cohorts: Early Bird ends Oct 30 · full payment Nov 10 · cancellation deadline Nov 10.
Dec 27 cohort: Early Bird ends Nov 10 · full payment Nov 20 · cancellation deadline Nov 20.
Cancel by your cohort's deadline (Nov 10 for the Dec 2 & 9 cohorts; Nov 20 for the Dec 27 cohort) for a 50% refund on amounts paid beyond any deposit. No refunds after the deadline.
Late applications and late payments may still be accepted, subject to availability and operational capacity — [loading] and ask.
Referred by a trek family? Referral benefits may apply. Name your referrer on the application — we verify your referrer before applying any eligible discount. Grandparents or relatives can also pay on a child's behalf with the gift option. Organizations bringing 20 or more paid travelers can request a private-group quote.
FAQ
Which cohort should we pick?
All three run the identical program at the identical price — pick the window that fits your school calendar. Dec 2–6 and Dec 9–13 are timed for Asia-Pacific school holiday periods. Dec 27–31 is the Christmas–New Year week, popular with families from India and everywhere else.
How is the trek structured?
Arrive on Day 1 afternoon and join the welcome dinner plus a briefing lecture on China's tech landscape and the companies you'll visit. Days 2–4 are full visit days — 3.5 days of programming in all. You stay 4 nights and fly home on Day 5. Airport pickup is provided on Day 1 only (early arrivals arrange their own transfer), there is no airport drop-off, and a group bus runs on all program days.
Is a 5-day 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 2 and Day 3 evenings (including dinner) are yours to explore Beijing — night markets, robot restaurants, tech-spotting walks. We share our favorite recommendations with every cohort.
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 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.
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: US$1,999 Early Bird or US$2,599 Standard, in every cohort. It also makes family budgeting simple: multiply by your headcount, done.
What are the key payment deadlines?
Dec 2 & 9 cohorts: Early Bird ends Oct 30, full payment due Nov 10. Dec 27 cohort: Early Bird ends Nov 10, full payment due Nov 20. Visa-exempt participants hold their spot with a US$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 — Nov 10 for the Dec 2 & 9 cohorts, Nov 20 for the Dec 27 cohort — 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 December treks distill that program into a school-holiday-sized 4 nights.
What if none of the current dates work?
Families can fill out our interest form with their preferred windows. Schools, clubs, parent communities, and organizations bringing an existing group can request a private program.
Bring 20+ paid travelers. Request your own dates.
Schools, parent communities, clubs, and other organizations can request a private 5-day, 4-night Beijing program outside China’s major holiday periods. Tell us your dates, group profile, and accommodation needs; we’ll check feasibility and send a group quote.
Planning recurring cohorts? We also welcome annual, repeat, and longer-term partnerships.
None of these dates work?
If the three December cohorts don't fit your calendar, tell us what would — no commitment, no deposit. We plan future cohorts directly from this demand.
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