Program Philosophy

• Core 1 (Future): Hardcore Tech, AI, and Urban Innovation (Shenzhen).
• Core 2 (Roots): Geological Marvels, Agriculture, and Intangible Heritage (Guilin).
• Peer-to-Peer Learning: "Cultural Ambassadors" (Chinese students) join in the journey, fostering authentic language exchange, collaborative problem-solving, and feature explicit cross-cultural communication skills to cultivate global competence.
• Project-Based Learning: Master drone piloting logic and analyze the 2,000-year-old sustainable irrigation systems of rice terraces.

Academic & Background Enhancements

STEAM & Engineering Immersion

• Future Mobility Experience: Visit the specialized tech base in Shenzhen's Shekou district. Engage in a hands-on workshop featuring DJI drones (flight logic and aerial robotics) and Baidu Apollo autonomous vehicles (test rides and AI sensing demonstrations).
• University Research (HIT Shenzhen): Visit Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen. Tour state-of-the-art engineering labs and engage with researchers from China’s premier defense and aerospace-linked university.

Anthropological & Cultural Fieldwork

• Sustainability Case Study: Analyze the Longji Rice Terraces not just as scenery, but as a 2,000-year-old ecological engineering system. Compare ancient irrigation wisdom with modern sustainability challenges.
• Martial Arts Philosophy: Train with lineage masters in Wing Chun. Move beyond physical movement to understand the philosophy of "conflict de-escalation" and martial ethics.

Global Leadership & Soft Skills

• Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Bilingual Chinese students join as "Cultural Ambassadors." Students collaborate on team challenges, fostering the cross-cultural communication skills essential for future global citizens.

Itinerary Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival & Ice-breaking. Witness the Shenzhen Bay Light Show, visualizing the city's rise from mudflats to a global tech hub.
• Day 2: Shekou Tech Base. DJI Drone flight logic challenge. Baidu Autonomous Vehicle (unmanned car) experience and "Cashless Society" survival challenge.

• Day 3: Cross the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link (a super-engineering feat connecting ocean & city). Explore Yongqing Fang to see urban restoration.
• Day 4: Wing Chun Training at the Ancestral Temple (Bruce Lee’s cultural roots). Board the High-Speed Train to Guilin.

• Day 5: Hike the Longji Rice Terraces. Learn minority traditions and cook rice in bamboo tubes (Farm-to-Table experience).
• Day 6: Li River Cruise. A geology lesson on 300-million-year-old Karst topography (the "20 Yuan View").
• Day 7: Yulong River Bamboo Rafting. A motor-free ecological zone for cycling and connecting with nature.

• Day 8: Explore the Silver Cave, a "geo-optical" wonder. Return to Shenzhen via High-Speed Rail.
• Day 9: HIT Shenzhen University Visit. Final Presentation of learning outcomes.
• Day 10: Certificate Ceremony & Departure.

Program Essentials & Key Outcomes

Target Audience & Eligibility

• Standard Cohort (14–18 years old): Focus on hands-on robotics and future mobility.
• University Cohort (18–23 years old): Focus on industry-level observation and academic exchange.
• Language Requirement: Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency (Technical seminars are conducted in English). In addition, we can provide translation services and tour guides for other languages upon request for the academic portions of the program.
• Prerequisites: A curiosity for technology and a passion for exploration.

Program Schedule

• Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights.
• Minimum Group Size: 20 participants for private or customized cohorts.
• Sessions:
  • Summer Window: Late June to Early August.
        Note: For private groups (schools or independent cohorts), departure dates can be customized within this window to align with your academic calendar.

Mentorship & Experience Guides

• Academic Mentors (HIT Shenzhen): Facilitated by researchers or student ambassadors from Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, focusing on China’s premier engineering academic environment.
• Industry Experience Guides:
  • DJI & Baidu Interactive Sessions: Real-world interaction with autonomous technology, including unmanned vehicle test rides and drone flight logic demonstrations.

Quantifiable Student Outcomes

• DaDao Global Scholars Certificate: Official certification detailing completed modules: Robotics Experience at DJI, Autonomous Mobility at Baidu, and Academic Visit to HIT Shenzhen.
• Experiential Portfolio: Personal Insight Journal and a Final Group Project reflecting on "Speed vs. Eternity."

Exceptional Service & Standards

• Accommodation: Premium 4-star hotels selected for safety, hygiene, and convenient location.
• Transportation: Private Air-Conditioned Coach for local travel; Efficient High-Speed Rail (Second Class) for inter-city transit, experiencing the pulse of modern China.
• Mentorship: 1:8 Staff-to-Student ratio. Includes Bilingual Tour Leaders and specialized Academic Tutors for tech/university modules.
• Safety: Comprehensive risk management, 24/7 emergency response, and travel insurance included.