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A 7-Day Immersive Study Tour Across Modern China
Innovation in China: STEM Study
2 Cities | 7 Days｜Starts from £1,900
Key Details
Immerse yourself in China’s innovation frontier as you explore the forces driving its rapid transformation. This journey spans two dynamic cities where imperial heritage and cutting-edge technology coexist.
Through 5 Academic Workshops and 4 Industry Visits, students engage in applied inquiry — from global tech leaders such as Xiaomi and JD.com in Beijing to drone and robotics innovation at DJI, and the future of mobility and smart manufacturing with GEELY in Shenzhen. Alongside expert-led sessions, they examine how technology, policy, and urban strategy turn ideas into scalable global impact.
This is not simply a company tour, but a field-based study of innovation in action — equipping students with analytical insight, cross-cultural awareness, and future-ready skills.
Academic Positioning & Learning Outcomes
Designed for ambitious students aged 16 and above, this programme positions China as a living laboratory of innovation, technology, and economic transformation. Through structured workshops and direct engagement with leading companies, students explore how engineering, AI, robotics, and digital ecosystems shape modern society.
- Understanding of how innovation systems operate in real-world contexts
- Insight into the relationship between technology, policy, and rapid urban growth
- Application of STEM principles to industry case studies
- Cross-cultural awareness within global technology networks
- Experiential learning that connects classroom theory to on-site exploration
Students move beyond observation to critically examine how ideas scale from concept to global impact.
Two Cities, Unlimited Future
BEIJING
The nation’s political and cultural capital—imperial UNESCO landmarks beside AI labs and platform giants shaping global trends.
SHENZHEN
China’s “Silicon Valley”: a hardware powerhouse and world leader in drones and EVs, famed for startup speed and maker culture.
BEIJING
DAY 1
Welcome Dinner & Free time
Welcome Dinner at Wangfujing Snack Street: Beijing’s iconic night market in the heart of the city
Programme Briefing
Short orientation session outlining the journey, logistics, and experience flow.
DAY 2
Morning - Forbidden City
Step into the Forbidden City for a deep-dive exploration of its architectural marvels and the rhythms of royal life.
Afternoon - Jingshan Park
Workshop: Climb the Jingshan Park, once the imperial garden, for a rare panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City. Continue discussion of Forbidden City and its significance in culture and history.
Evening – Traditional Beijing Home-Style Dinner
DAY 3
Morning - Xiaomi Group Headquarters
A global leader in smart devices and IoT innovation, operating in over 100
countries and ranking among the top smartphone brands in India and Europe
Workshop: How Xiaomi’s ecosystem model drives innovation? The role of design thinking and user feedback in product success? Balancing affordability with premium experience.
Afternoon - JD Group
China’s e-commerce giant, pioneering AI-driven logistics and automation with one of the most advanced in-house delivery networks in the world.
Workshop: How robotics and AI transform logistics and retail? Data-driven customer experience and digital transformation.
DAY 4
All day - The Great Wall
A hike to Mutianyu Great Wall: the best-preserved sections of the Ming-era Great Wall.
Evening - Dinner & Flight to Shenzhen
Enjoy dinner and historic architecture, lively street scenes on Ghost Street and head to Shenzhen.
SHENZHEN
DAY 5
Morning - DJI
Explore DJI Headquarter’s Experience Center, the global leader in drone technology.
Workshop: Join DJI campus tour and hands-on drone course and discussion on how DJI commands around 70% of the consumer drone market worldwide.
Afternoon - Coastal Walk at Yantian Cloud Sea Park.
Enjoy a light, scenic hike along the coastline, taking in the fresh sea breeze and panoramic views. See how science and technology shaped Shenzhen's transformation.
Evening – Shenzhen Bay area walk
Stroll through Shenzhen Talent Park — where tech headquarters, sea views, and modern cityscape reflect the spirit of “young, bold, and forward-looking China.”
DAY 6
Morning - GEELY
Visit Geely's facility to see automotive engineering in action. Students observe robotic assembly lines, explore electric vehicle technology, and gain insight into China's fastevolving auto industry.
Workshop: Session on battery chemistry, supply-chain resilience, and the business models that underpin mass EV adoption.
Afternoon – Visit Nantou Ancient City
Explore the cultural heart and the birthplace of the city’s 1,700-year history. Once a walled town guarding the Pearl River Delta, Nantou has transformed into a vibrant creative and cultural district,.
Evening - Dinner in Nantou Ancient City
DAY 7
Morning - Huaqiangbei Electronics Market
Visit Huaqiangbei, the world’s largest electronics marketplace, to understand Shenzhen’s hardware ecosystem.
Workshop: Collect components to make a phone. Observe supply chain density, rapid prototyping culture, and how components move from market stalls to global tech products.
Afternoon – MIXC World: Urban Innovation Study
Explore MIXC World as a case study in modern urban development and consumer economics. Examine how architecture, digital payment systems, branding, and experiential retail reflect Shenzhen’s rapidly evolving middle-class economy and smart city design.
Evening – Farewell dinner
Celebrate the final night and return home.