China Innovation Journey: Greater Bay Area (October 25-31)

October 25–31, 2026 | Guangzhou → Dongguan → Shenzhen 

Led by Yuanpu Huang, Author of Unpacking China and Founder of MagicOasis

After completing the payment, please add Yuan on WhatsApp.

You can find his number on the YuanUnpacksChina Instagram account.

🌏 Explore China’s Most Dynamic Innovation Region 

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is where China’s transformation becomes visible —

from manufacturing powerhouse to global innovation engine.

Over seven curated days, this journey brings together global entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers to explore how China builds, scales, and competes across industries such as autonomous mobility, robotics, consumer technology, and smart manufacturing.

Led by Yuanpu Huang, this program combines executive-level company visits, founder dialogues, and cultural immersion — offering a rare inside view of China’s innovation ecosystem.

🗓 Itinerary Overview 

Please note: The itinerary may be subject to adjustments based on company availability and scheduling conditions, while maintaining the overall quality and structure of the program.

📍Day 1 — October 25 | Arrival in Guangzhou 

• Airport pickup available
• 7:00 PM: Orientation & Welcome Session

📍Days 2–3 — Guangzhou | Smart Mobility, AgriTech & Global Trade Heritage

Guangzhou represents the intersection of China’s manufacturing strength and global trade legacy.

Corporate Visits (Guangzhou):

• XAG — agricultural drone and smart farming leader
• WeRide — autonomous driving technology pioneer
• XPeng Motors — leading electric vehicle company
• EHang — global leader in urban air mobility

Cultural & Urban Exploration:

• Canton Tower
• Pearl River Night Cruise
• Thirteen Hongs Museum
• Canton Fair

📍Day 4 — October 28 | Dongguan | The Makers’ Revolution

Dongguan offers a front-row seat to China’s advanced manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem.

Corporate Visits (Dongguan):

• KK Group — new retail innovator
• DeRUCCI — smart home and sleep technology brand
• XbotPark — leading robotics and hardware incubator 

📍Days 5–6 — Shenzhen | Technology, Robotics & Platform Innovation 

Shenzhen is China’s innovation frontier, where hardware and software ecosystems converge. 

Corporate Visits (Shenzhen):

• Tencent — global technology platform
• Insta360 — world-leading imaging brand
• UBTECH Robotics — humanoid robotics pioneer
• Lalamove — leading logistics platform

Cultural & Urban Exploration:

• Shenzhen Bay Park
• Huaqiangbei Electronics Hub
• Nantou Ancient City
• INNO100 Innovation Space

📍Day 7 — October 31 | Shenzhen | Closing & Reflection

• Farewell Lunch & Debrief Session
• Program concludes after lunch

💡 What Makes This Journey Different

• Executive-level access: Meetings hosted by senior leadership
• Yuan-led insights: Understand China beyond surface-level visits
• High-context learning: Strategy, culture, and market combined
• Curated cohort: 10–20 global founders and leaders
• Seamless experience: All logistics and coordination handled

🌍 Visa-Free Travel Made Easy

As of 2025, travelers from 80+ countries can enter China visa-free or via transit exemption policies.

✅ Participation is easier than ever for global visitors.

💵 Program Fee 

USD 4,499 per participant (Early bird price USD 3,999)

Includes:

Accommodation, transportation, company visits, meals, guided tours, and airport transfers.

Excludes:

International flights, travel insurance, personal expenses.

👤 Who Should Join

• Entrepreneurs and founders
• Investors and operators
• Corporate leaders
• Scholars and ecosystem builders

📩 How to Join

Seats are limited to 20 participants.

All applicants are reviewed to ensure a high-quality group.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

This program requires full payment at the time of registration.

Due to the customized nature of this journey — including confirmed corporate visits, executive-level meetings, accommodations, and inter-city logistics — the following cancellation policy applies:

• Cancellation more than 60 days prior to trip departure
  → 10% cancellation fee applies
• Cancellation between 45–60 days prior
  → 25% cancellation fee applies
• Cancellation between 30–44 days prior
  → 50% cancellation fee applies
• Cancellation within 30 days
  → No refund
• After the trip has commenced
  → No refund

Participant substitution is allowed with prior approval.

China Innovation Journey is designed for those who want to understand China — not from the outside, but from within.