Discover China 2025

A 9-day immersive program for American youth (18-28) to explore China's innovation, culture, and academic exchanges.

Summer Youth Exchange to the Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area China • June 16 - 24th, 2025

  • Tech Revolution

    Visit big leading tech companies: BYD, Tencent & DJI to witness China’s innovation firsthand.

  • Academic Exchange

    Forums with students from top universities like South China University of Technology and Sun Yat-sen University.

  • Cultural Immersion

    Learn about Chinese martial arts, cuisine, architecture, and more in the Greater Bay Area.

  • Global Network

    Forge lasting friendships with peers from both the U.S. and China.

Itinerary Preview

Itinery Preview
Day 1: Arrival in Shenzhen
Jun 16
Day 1: Arrival in Shenzhen

  • Fly from the U.S. to Hong Kong, then travel to Shenzhen.

  • Welcome dinner and program orientation.

Day 2: Shenzhen Tech Tour
Jun 17
Day 2: Shenzhen Tech Tour

  • Visit Huawei and Tencent to explore China’s tech innovations.

  • Engage in a student forum at South China University of Technology.

Day 3: Continued Tech Exploration
Jun 18
Day 3: Continued Tech Exploration

  • Dive deeper into Shenzhen’s tech ecosystem with additional company visits.

Day 4: Guangzhou Tech & Culture
Jun 19
Day 4: Guangzhou Tech & Culture

  • Explore Guangzhou’s high-tech industrial parks.

  • Visit Sun Yat-sen University for a student exchange session.

  • Enjoy a night cruise on the Pearl River.

Day 5: Cultural Immersion in Foshan
Jun 20
Day 5: Cultural Immersion in Foshan

  • Discover Guangdong’s history at the Guangzhou Museum.

  • Experience traditional Lingnan culture in Foshan, including visits to the Ancestral Temple and Huang Feihong Memorial Hall.

  • Savor authentic Cantonese cuisine.

Day 6: University Exchange & Innovation Talks
Jun 21
Day 6: University Exchange & Innovation Talks

  • Attend a tech innovation lecture at South China University of Technology.

  • Visit Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine to learn about traditional Chinese medicine.

Day 7: Zhuhai’s Tech & Entertainment
Jun 22
Day 7: Zhuhai’s Tech & Entertainment

  • Explore Zhuhai High-Tech Industrial Zone.

  • Visit Chimelong Ocean Kingdom for a blend of technology and entertainment.

Day 8: Jiangmen Cultural Tour
Jun 23
Day 8: Jiangmen Cultural Tour

  • Discover Jiangmen’s unique overseas Chinese heritage at Wuyi University.

  • Explore Kaiping Diaolou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Farewell dinner and program reflection.

Day 9: Departure
Jun 24
Day 9: Departure

  • Travel to Hong Kong International Airport and return to the U.S.

What’s included

Thanks to the generous support of the US-SINO Culture Experience Consortium (USCEC), most travel and lodging expenses are covered. The program fee $980 includes:

  • Round-trip airfare from US to China from SFO

  • Chinese Visa Application

  • Local Accommodation (double occupancy)
    Add $300 for single room upgrade.

  • Meals

  • Local Transportation

  • Guided Tours

  • Workshops

  • Cultural Activities

  • Support Staff

APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 18, 2025

Don’t Just Visit – Truly Discover.

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Who should Apply

  • First-time visitors to China

  • American citizens or residents aged 18-28

  • Students, young professionals, and culture lovers

  • Those eager to broaden their worldview and share their experiences

Post-Trip Engagement

Participants are encouraged to share their experiences on social media through short videos, articles, or photos to promote cross-cultural understanding.