The Innovator's Journey to China

This 12-day program is designed for students and young professionals to explore China's innovation ecosystem. Participants will visit top-tier companies, meet with entrepreneurs, and experience the vibrant culture of China.

Schedule

1

Arrival in Beijing

PRE-DAY

Welcome Dinner & Ice-Breaking

2

Beijing: Culture & History

10:00-12:00

Forbidden City

12:00-14:00

Lunch

14:00-15:00

Jingshan Garden

15:00-16:00

Hutong Area

3

Beijing: Business & Networking

10:00-12:00

Company Visit 1

14:00-16:00

Guest Speaker & Mingling Time

18:00-21:00

Dinner & Local Bar/Livehouse

4

Beijing: Wonder of the World

10:00-14:00

Great Wall (Lunch on your own)

5

Beijing: Business & Culture

10:00-12:00

Company Visit 2

12:00-14:00

Lunch

14:00-17:00

Cultural Experience: Tachi/Calligraphy

6

Beijing to Xi'an

9:00-14:00

High-speed Train to Xi'an (Lunch on your own)

14:00-17:00

Ancient City Wall

17:00-19:00

Huimin Street

19:00-21:00

Datang Ever-bright City

7

Xi'an: Ancient Wonders

10:00-12:00

Company Visit 3

12:00-13:00

Lunch

14:00-17:00

Terracotta Warriors

18:00-20:00

Specialised Dinner

8

Xi'an: Cultural Immersion

9:00-12:00

Cultural Experience: Shadow Play (Pi Ying)

12:00-13:00

Lunch

14:00-16:00

The Longest Day in ChangAn

20:00-22:00

Local Bar

9

Xi'an to Shanghai

10:00-14:00

Fly to Shanghai

17:00-20:00

Dinner & Roundtable

10

Shanghai: Business & Modernity

10:00-12:00

Company Visit 4

12:00-14:00

Lunch

14:00-21:00

City Walk & Huangpu River Cruise

11

Shanghai: Innovation & Relaxation

10:00-12:00

Company Visit 5

12:00-14:00

Lunch

15:00-18:00

Cultural Experience: Chinese Massage

12

Shanghai: Culture & Farewell

10:00-12:00

JingAn Temple

12:00-14:00

Lunch

14:00-17:00

Cultural Experience: Tea Ceremony

17:00-20:00

Farewell Dinner

20:00-22:00

Late Night Clubbing

13

Departure

All Day

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