GLO China Retreat (10 people, 8 days, 2 cites)

🌏 GLO China Retreat 2026

Shanghai | Shenzhen

May 18th – May 27th, 2026

This is an ultra-curated immersion for 10 selected founders, investors operators, creators and researchers. We are moving through the "two lungs" of the Chinese economy, merging "Shenzhen Speed" with Shanghai’s futuristic lifestyle and the ancient longevity secrets of the East.

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📋 Trip Summary

Cohort: 10 Founders/Investors/Operators/Creators.Focus: 25% Business & Tech, 35% Health & Longevity, 40% Culture & Lifestyle.Vibe: From gritty hardware factories and AI "Cheetah" boardrooms to private mansions and hidden temple tea ceremonies.Partners: GLO, China Tech Fellowship.

📅 The Master Itinerary

Phase 1: Shanghai – The Soul & The Future (May 18th – May 22nd)

Stay: A private 15-bedroom luxury house in the French Concession or Amanyangyun.

Day 1: Arrival & Re-CalibrationMorning: Airport transfer.Afternoon: Baseline diagnostics TCMEvening: Welcome dinner at Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet (20-course multi-sensory experience).Day 2: AI & The "Cheetah" CompaniesMorning: Closed-door roundtable with HongShan (Sequoia China) partners on the "China-to-Global" export model.Afternoon: Visit to SenseTime or Zhipu AI (the "OpenAI of China") to see localized LLM integration.Evening: "Slush-style" private mixer with the local international founder community at a hidden Pudong penthouse.Day 3: The Longevity MasterclassMorning: Pulse diagnosis & "Internal Alchemy" (Qigong) session with a Senior Practitioner at Lei Yun Shang (est. 1734).Afternoon: Biohacking social club visit: Cryotherapy and infrared sauna sessions followed by a TCM herbal tonic tasting.Evening: Private Chef "Garden Kitchen" experience featuring "Beyond Organic" Qi-enhancing ingredients.Day 4: Hangzhou Extension (The Zen Interlude)Morning: High-speed rail to Hangzhou (45 mins).Afternoon: Tea philosophy & medicinal tea picking in the Longjing (Dragon Well) hills.Evening: Sunset meditation at Lingyin Temple followed by a 1.5-day wellness immersion at Clinique La Prairie (Anji).

Phase 2: Shenzhen & Hong Kong – The Engine (May 23rd – May 27th)

Stay: Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen / The China Club HK.

Day 5: Shenzhen Speed & RoboticsMorning: The "Hardware Time Machine": Tour of a Tier-1 EV factory and Pudu Robotics assembly line.Afternoon: Visit DJI "Sky City" headquarters—meet the researchers commercializing the next wave of humanoid tech.Evening: "Be Stupid Together": High-end Spa networking night (unlimited durian, car culture, and tech-geek bonding).Day 6: Supply Chain & ScaleMorning: Huaqiangbei VIP walkthrough: Sourcing the impossible in the world's largest electronics market.Afternoon: Sit-down with founders who scaled 0-to-100 in the Chinese ecosystem.Evening: Drone-delivered dinner at a futuristic rooftop overlooking the Shenzhen Bay.Day 7: Hong Kong – The Financial BridgeMorning: Transfer to HK via private car. Meeting at The HKEX or a top-tier Fintech incubator.Afternoon: Tailoring session: Bespoke suits/traditional gowns at HK’s legendary ateliers.Evening: Final Gala at The China Club (HK). 1930s "Old Shanghai" opulence and high-level intros.Day 8: Integration & DepartureMorning: Closing circle and "Proof of Work" content review (24/7 videographer delivers your personal highlight reel).Afternoon: Transfers to HKG Airport or extended stays.

💎 Exclusive "Outsize Return" Touches

Feature Details 24/7 Content A dedicated videographer/photographer capturing every moment for your personal brand. Morning Ritual Fresh exotic fruit and custom TCM medicinal teas.

🚀 Join the Cohort

Only 10 spots. <% acceptance rate