Shenzhen-Zhuhai Tech & Innovation Study Tour | Unlock China’s Tech Giants in 7 Days!

From the Lion City to the Greater Bay Area: A Technological Expedition to the Future.

FA International Tech Study Tour banner: Shenzhen x Zhuhai, from Singapore to the Greater Bay Area, 2026.9.5-9.11.

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Shenzhen × Zhuhai

Explore China’s Leading Technology Enterprises

Tencent HQ / Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge 

 HighGreat UAV Base / HITSZ 

BGI / Zhuhai Space Center

Shenzhen–Zhongshan Link / Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

When Singapore’s innovation ecosystem 

meets the Greater Bay Area’s technology hub—

This is not a standard study tour, 

but an opportunity to engage with future technologies.

MagiTrip poster for Shenzhen & Zhuhai covering AI and robotics, drone tech, life science, tech industry, mega engineering, aerospace and ocean.

Over 7 days and 6 nights across Shenzhen and Zhuhai, participants will explore 

the forefront of China’s innovation landscape:

Drone formations|genomics labs

AI courses at top universities| mega infrastructure projects aerospace facilities|leading domestic software

A lit lunar globe hangs beneath a ring-shaped Digital Moon display in a dark exhibition hall.
Hundreds of drones lined up on a night field, each glowing pink before a light show.
Stylised hooded figure silhouetted against a wall of blue binary code.
Full-scale Long March 5 carrier rocket model rising through the atrium of a space exhibition hall.
Glass-like DNA double helix against a blue background.
Five quadcopter drones hovering above a city skyline at sunset.
Futurum Academy wordmark.

Why choose Shenzhen & Zhuhai?

◼︎Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a leading innovation hub, home to industries such as drones, AI, digital technology, and life sciences.

Line drawing of the Shenzhen skyline with Ping An Finance Centre and the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.

◼︎Zhuhai

Zhuhai offers strengths in aerospace, major infrastructure, and marine innovation.

Line drawing of the Zhuhai skyline with the Fisher Girl statue and the Zhuhai Grand Theatre shells.

Together, the two cities provide a comprehensive learning experience across multiple technology sectors.

This programme focuses on structured learning, hands-on projects, and access to leading industry resources.

Designed for students interested in robotics and programming, this programme places participants at the forefront of China’s technology ecosystem, equipping them with practical skills and future-ready perspectives.

Location.01

Tencent's twin Binhai towers linked by bridge blocks, glowing over Shenzhen traffic at dusk.

Tencent HQ

Location.02

The Zhuhai-Macau bay cruise catamaran on turquoise water with Macau's casino towers behind.

Macau Sightseeing Cruise

Location.03

HighGreat quadcopters and fixed-wing UAVs on blue display blocks beneath a national little-giant enterprise sign.

HighGreat UAV Base

Location.04

The white stepped main building of Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, under a clear blue sky.

HITSZ

Location.05

The curved BGI Center building in Shenzhen behind a large steel BGI monument sign.

BGI

Location.06

Two full-size Chinese carrier rocket models standing in a blue-lit aerospace exhibition hall.

Zhuhai Space Center

Location.07

Visitors with balloons dancing around the giant blue whale shark statue at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom.

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

Location.08

The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link suspension bridge crossing open sea between two white towers.

Shenzhen–Zhongshan Link

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6 Key Highlights

| Beyond Observation, Focused on Practice|

01.End-to-End UAV Training

  • Visit the HighGreat UAV base.

  • Watch a large-scale drone light show and learn about swarm control technology.

  • Disassemble and assemble drones to understand flight control, motors, and frame systems.

  • Hands-on flight training: takeoff, hovering, and navigation control.

  • Programme drones using graphical coding to design flight paths and lighting effects.

02.Experience a Top Engineering Classroom

  • Visit a leading engineering university and its key laboratories.

  • Attend an AI lecture in a university lecture hall.

  • Hands-on combat robotics course.

03.Exploring Genomics and Future Medicine

  • Visit a leading genomics research institution.

  • Learn about DNA sequencing and its applications in healthcare and agriculture.

  • Conduct basic lab work: sample extraction and microscopy.

  • Explore ethical considerations in biotechnology.

04.Insights into China’s Digital Industry

  • Tencent Binhai HQ: real-world applications of AI, cloud computing, and big data.

  • Understand product development and data ethics.

  • Kingsoft: from WPS to a broader digital ecosystem.

  • Learn about the development of domestic software.

Tencent's Binhai headquarters in Shenzhen with cantilevered sky boxes under bright clouds.

05.Engineering and Aerospace

  • Study a major cross-sea infrastructure project including bridges, islands, and tunnels.

  • Understand key engineering innovations behind the project.

  • Zhuhai Space Center: view a Shenzhou return capsule, a full-scale space station model, and experience VR simulations and space science activities.

06.Marine Ecology and Technology

  • Observe marine species in the Whale Shark, Penguin, and Beluga exhibits.

  • Learn about marine conservation, including plastic pollution and wildlife rescue.

  • Experience shows combining technology and marine life.

  • A structured learning experience focused on marine ecosystems.

Itinerary

| 7 Days & 6 Nights · Tech Advancement Route |

Day 1 · Departure · Arrival at the Heart of China's Tech Innovation

Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Meet instructors, receive materials, and attend a briefing on the itinerary and safety rules.

✈️ZH240 | 05 Sep | Singapore Changi T1 (13:30) → Shenzhen Bao'an T3 (17:40)

Evening: Chaoshan-style welcome dinner. Check into a 4-star hotel to rest and prepare for the expedition.

⭐️Educational Value: Establishing team order.

Day 2 · HighGreat UAV Day

Morning: Visit HighGreat, a national "Little Giant" enterprise. Watch a stunning drone swarm light show and decode swarm control tech. Disassemble and reassemble drone models to understand flight control, motor, and frame coordination.

Afternoon: Head to a professional flight field for hands-on training (takeoff, hovering, precision control). Use graphical programming to design flight paths and light effects.

⭐️Educational Value: Completing the "Disassemble-Assemble-Fly-Programme" loop at a world-leading UAV company to cultivate engineering thinking and system control skills.

Day 3 · AI + Robotics Day

Morning: Visit HITSZ, a top engineering school. Tour the school history museum and key labs to feel the engineering spirit of "Strict Specifications, Profound Kung Fu."

Afternoon: AI seminar + Hands-on course (Competitive Combat Robots).

Attend an AI lecture on cutting-edge technology; engage in a full combat robot course from assembly to control, experiencing the fun of robot battles.

⭐️Educational Value: Direct exposure to China's top engineering education to understand the underlying logic of AI and robotics.

Day 4 · Life + Digital Tech Day

Morning: Visit BGI and learn about DNA sequencing and gene testing. Perform basic bio-experiments (sample extraction, microscopy).

Afternoon: Visit Tencent Binhai HQ to explore AI, cloud computing, and big data scenarios, and discuss the ethics of "Tech for Good."

⭐️Educational Value: Connecting life sciences with digital technology to build value judgment around "Technology for People."

Day 5 · Mega-Projects + Aerospace Day

Morning: Travel across the SZ-ZH Link. Study this world-class project (bridge, island, tunnel, underwater link) and analyze its "Ten World Records."

Afternoon: Visit Zhuhai Space Center. See the Shenzhou return capsule and 1:1 space station model. Experience VR interstellar travel and space breeding experiments.

⭐️Educational Value: Viewing national strategic capability through mega-projects and human exploration through aerospace tech.

Day 6 · Marine Tech Day

Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is a world-class marine ecology base integrating observation, conservation, and tech-driven performances.

Beyond just fun, enter a deep classroom: observe marine life in the Whale Shark, Penguin, and Beluga pavilions.

Attend workshops on plastic pollution and bio-rescue.

Watch beluga shows to understand the symbiosis of tech and ecology, fostering global citizenship and environmental responsibility.

At 8:00 PM, enjoy a limited firework show to conclude an enriching day of marine study.

⭐️Educational Value: Understanding marine ecosystems and human duty, turning environmental awareness into global citizenship.

Day 7 · Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge · Macau Sightseeing Cruise + Return

Morning: Departing from Zhuhai Wanzai Tourist Pier, embark on a 90-minute sightseeing cruise through the waters between Zhuhai and Macau. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge and the Macau Peninsula.

The Zhuhai-Macau sightseeing catamaran passing Macau's waterfront hotel towers.

Afternoon: Closing ceremony and airport transfer. Return to the Lion City with knowledge, skills, and memories.

✈️ZH227 | 11 Sep | Shenzhen Bao'an T3 (22:00) → Singapore Changi T1 (02:00+1)

⭐️Educational Value: Building technological confidence and understanding the importance of digital sovereignty and independent innovation.

What will children gain from this trip?

01.Hardcore Skills

Mastery of drone assembly/programming, robot control, bio-experiments, and basic AI.

02. Tech Horizons

Coverage across drones, AI, genetics, aerospace, infrastructure, and digital tech.

03.Mindset Growth

Comprehensive cultivation of engineering thinking, programming logic, scientific inquiry, and innovation.

04. Vision Shaping

Establishing tech confidence, environmental awareness, and global citizenship.

05.Precious Memories

Experiences at top schools/firms, exclusive certificates, friendships, and growth milestones.

Who should attend?

If you are —

◼︎ Singaporean youth passionate about tech, robotics, and coding

◼︎ Students wishing to access China's top tech resources

◼︎ Children looking to improve hands-on skills, engineering thinking, and creativity

Time: see the departures on this page

Seven days and six nights

not a superficial tour, 

but a deep expedition to verify technology with hands 

and talk to the future with code.

Here, 

programming logic and robot control 

are no longer exercises on a screen, 

but drones you assemble, 

robotic arms you control, 

and flight formations you programme.

This time, 

put youth in the front row of China's innovation. 

Use seven days to change the way you see the world.

This time, let the creativity of youth be seen by the world.

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