42geeks goes to china!

shanghai → hangzhou → shenzhen → hong kong

AI, Robotics, and the World’s Hardware Capital

october 11th - 17th, 2026

why china? why now?

China is leading the next wave of innovation across AI, electric vehicles, robotics, and large-scale manufacturing. This tour provides direct access to the companies and ecosystems shaping the future.

experience pillars

Shanghai / Hangzhou: Behind the Scenes of the Future of Ai

Alibaba Ecosystem Deep Dive

A private “peek behind the curtains” at Alibaba’s Hangzhou headquarters to understand how they integrate AI across logistics, payment, cloud, and retail at a billion-user scale.

Robotics Firsthand

Get up close and personal with “embodied AI”. See the physical manifestation of high-level AI research.

AI Research Lab

Visit one of the world’s most advanced AI Frontier Research Labs to engage with the teams building the next generation of LLM.

World-Record Transit Experience

Ride the world’s fastest conventional train, going as fast as 400 km/h (~250 mph).

Soup Dumplings and the Bund

Between the learning, experience the “Old Shanghai” charm and curated food experiences. See the Pearl Tower light up at night from the Bund and try some scallion oil noodles and soup dumplings.

Shenzhen: The World’s Hardware Capital

The OS of China

Private sessions at Tencent to understand the digital backbone of China. If you combine WhatsApp, Facebook, PayPal, Spotify, and Netflix into one single icon on your phone, you’ll get WeChat.

Factory Floor Visit

Ever wondered how products are made at a global scale? Join our private factory tours for companies like DJI drones, BYD vehicles, Huawei electronics, and the high-speed high-tech assembly lines of Foxconn.

Robotaxi Revolution

Experience the fully autonomous vehicles of China. See how the advanced Vision-Language-Action models navigate dense urban traffic with no one behind the wheel. See why 1 in every 2 new cars sold in 2025 was electric or hybrid in China.

Hong Kong: A Financial Finale

Transition to Hong Kong for an exclusive invite-only investor summit on October 19, 2026. Meet with local investors and family offices. If you’re looking to expand into Asia with a strategic partner, this is where the conversations happen.

Participation in the 42Geeks Hong Kong Investor Summit is an exclusive benefit included for all 42Geeks Goes to China tour Geeks. For those not attending the full trip but wishing to join us for this finale, a limited number of individual tickets are available - please contact the team for details.

macau: a weekend getaway

Add-on a weekend trip to Macau from October 17-19, 2026 to explore its unique blend of UNESCO-listed Portuguese architecture and world-renowned casinos. Indulge in Macanese egg tarts and soak in the energy of the “Vegas of Asia” before heading to Hong Kong for the summit.

who should apply?

Founders scaling globally
Investors exploring new markets
Operators seeking expansion opportunities

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TOUR PRICE

full tour
(shared ROOM)

$7,880

Includes shared hotel room with a fellow Geek, with breakfast.
Tour participation fee covers hotels, venue, events, and ground transportation (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).

add-on weekend in macau (private room)

$X,XXX

Includes a private hotel room, with breakfast.
Tour participation fee covers hotels, venue, events, and ground transportation (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).

add-on weekend in macau (shared room)

$X,XXX

Includes a private hotel room, with breakfast.
Tour participation fee covers hotels, venue, events, and ground transportation (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).

full tour
(PRIVATE ROOM)

$9,880

Includes a private hotel room, with breakfast.
Tour participation fee covers hotels, venue, events, and ground transportation (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).

The tour price does not include flights or personal expenses. Depending on your passport, these destinations may require visas. We caution you not to sign up for this tour without understanding those requirements.

Upon sign-up, we'll share recommended inter-city travel schedules. You can then book your travel to join the group for an ultimate Geek experience.

Kindly review our cancellation policy before booking. As we pay upfront for hotels, travel agents, venues, and vendors from collected trip fees, refunds are not possible. It is strongly advised to secure trip insurance, such as RoamRight or other providers, for trip protection. We have no affiliation with RoamRight or other providers, so carefully review their policies before purchasing.