China Experience
Join a small, curated group experience for curious people to explore the contrasts of contemporary China.
We start in Shenzhen—China’s tech hub.
Then we slow down in Guilin and Yangshuo.
And we end in Chongqing—the cyberpunk city.
Along the way:
You’ll travel with like-minded people
See how China actually works
And leave with a new perspective on scale, speed, and possibility
We won’t see everything. We’ll see the right things, in the right order—with enough time for serendipity.
Our last group had 9 people, and every participant said they would recommend the trip.
“This was an eye-opening trip that showed me China is beyond the ‘Made in China’ label. There’s so much more here than the manufacturing capabilities it’s known for.” — Sahil, May 2026 Participant
Itinerary
Shenzhen
Day 1 (23 Oct) - Welcome to the Future
Arrival (Flexible)
Check-in
Evening - Opening
Welcome Dinner (included)
Night walk at Shenzhen Bay
Day 2 (24 Oct) - Tech Immersion
Morning
Shenzhen Cultural Plaza & Talent Park
Drone Delivery Coffee
Afternoon
Robotaxi
Skyscraper Observation Deck (547.6m)
Evening
Group dinner
Shenzhen Light Show
Day 3 (25 Oct) - Tech Culture
Morning
Science and Technology Museum or International Art Museum
Afternoon
Huaqiangbei Electronics Market
Robot Show
Evening
Group dinner
Guilin & Yangshuo
Day 4 (26 Oct) - A Shift in Pace
Morning
High-speed train to Guilin (~3.5h)
Afternoon
Check-in
Elephant Trunk Hill or Reed Flute Cave
Evening
Group dinner
Night walk at the Two Rivers and Four Lakes area
Day 5 (27 Oct) - Into Nature
Morning
Li River Cruise (~3-4h)
Afternoon
Check-in
Moon Hill
Ruyi Peak Cable Car
Evening
Group dinner
Day 6 (28 Oct) - Slowing Down
Morning
Sunrise at Xianggong Mountain
Afternoon
Bamboo Rafting
Biking the countryside
Evening
Group dinner
Impression Sanjie Liu Show
Chongqing
Day 7 (29 Oct) - Arrival in the Mountain City
Morning
High-speed train to Chongqing (~4.5-5h)
Afternoon
Check-in
Mountain Alley
Shibati
Evening
Group dinner
Night walk at Jiefangbei
Day 8 (30 Oct) - From Monorails to Old Streets
Morning
People’s Auditorium
Liziba Station
Afternoon
Yangtze River Cableway
Laojundong Taoist Temple
Longmenhao Old Street
Evening
Group dinner
Day 9 (31 Oct) - Finale & Cyberpunk Night
Morning
The Ring Mall
Afternoon
1949 Chongqing Show
Evening - Closing
Hotpot Dinner (included)
Drone Show
Night walk at Hongya Cave and Riverfront
Day 10 (1 Nov) - Back to Reality
Morning
Check-out
Flexible departures
What This Is (and Isn’t)
This is a curated group experience:
Small group of 6-10 participants
Semi-structured days
Flexibility to join or pursue your own interests
You’re part of a group exploring together, but you’re not being led around. We handle everything important.
This is not:
A corporate offsite, a team-building retreat, or a sales trip
A tourist bus tour
An all-inclusive where you never make decisions
Expect light structure, logistics managed, and room to explore.
What’s included?
Welcome dinner in Shenzhen
Closing dinner in Chongqing
High-speed trains:
Shenzhen to Guilin (~3.5h)
Guilin to Chongqing (~4.5-5h)
4-star Li River Cruise (~3-4h)
9 nights in private hotel rooms
Trip logistics, curation, and hosting
Pre-trip briefing (including apps and internet guide)
What’s excluded?
Food ($120-$240)
Activities ($100-$200)
Local transport ($30-$90)
Flights to and from China
Visa
Pricing
We review applications weekly. Only 10 spots.
Early - $1499
Apply by 31 July
Non-refundableRegular - $1699
Apply by 30 September
Non-refundable
Limited shared rooms for friends or couples are available at a lower rate.
Apply to Join
We curate a group of 6-10 participants.
This trip is perfect for:
Founders
Builders
Creators
People who value perspective, conversation, and shared experiences
If this sounds like you, apply to join. We review applications weekly and aim for a balanced, curious group.