We design bespoke corporate study tours across China’s tech, manufacturing and innovation hubs, with exclusive factory access, professional interpretation and end-to-end logistics.
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10+ years organizing 200+ delegations across 20+ Chinese cities.
China hosts over 60% of the world’s smart manufacturing capacity and one of the fastest-growing AI and robotics ecosystems. For overseas executives, investors, and R&D teams, a well-planned China corporate delegation visit is the fastest way to understand how Chinese companies actually operate — not from a trade show brochure, but from the factory floor.
Why Choose Dolphin Union
When we first started arranging corporate study tours in China, most clients assumed factory access was just a matter of showing up. It never is. That’s why we exist.
Exclusive Factory Access
We apply for every factory approval at least 15 working days in advance. We’ve seen too many delegations turned away at the gate because someone forgot the security clearance. We handle all permit applications so you don’t have to think about them.
Full English & Multilingual Support
Professional interpretation throughout every visit, plus English-language briefing documents before you land. We also provide interpretation in Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, and more for delegations that need it.
Tailored Itineraries
No two delegations are the same. We match companies to your industry focus, not our standard route. If you need to meet the technical team rather than the PR department, we arrange that.
Business Matchmaking
We connect you with the right business or technical leads—not just marketing staff. Many of our clients leave with concrete partnership discussions on the table.
Top Cities for Corporate Visits
Each city in China has its own industrial DNA. Here are the cities we most often include in business inspection trips China:
Beijing — Policy & HQ Center
Key companies: Alibaba Beijing HQ, ByteDance, JD.com, Baidu, Xiaomi, iFLYTEK, SenseTime, and numerous state-owned enterprises. If you want to understand China’s regulatory and strategic direction, start here.
Beijing corporate delegation visits →
Shanghai — Finance & Advanced Manufacturing
Key companies: Tesla Gigafactory, NIO, Baidu Apollo, SAIC Volkswagen, COMAC, Baosteel, FANUC Robotics, and Fourier Intelligence. The most international city for executive delegations.
Shanghai corporate delegation visits →
Shenzhen — Hardware & Humanoid Robotics Hub
Key companies: Huawei, Tencent, BYD, DJI, UBTECH, LimX Dynamics, Zhongqing Robotics, and SenseTime. The densest robotics cluster in China. If you only have time for one city, Shenzhen delivers the highest density of visitable tech companies.
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Hangzhou — E-Commerce & Consumer Robotics
Key companies: Alibaba, Ant Group, NetEase, Unitree, DeepCloud, Rokid, and the “Hangzhou Six Dragons” ecosystem. A must for digital economy and private-enterprise study tours.
Hangzhou corporate delegation visits →
Guangzhou — Trade & New Retail
Key companies: SHEIN, MINISO, XPeng, GAC Aion, Toyota, FANUC Robotics, and major automotive manufacturing. A strong hub for supply chain and consumer innovation.
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Chengdu — Western China Hub
Key companies: Volvo, FAW-Volkswagen, Siemens, CATL, Tencent Chengdu, and Chengdu Airlines. Automotive, AI, new energy, and a growing aerospace cluster. Lower costs and less crowded than the coast.
Chengdu corporate delegation visits →
Suzhou — Smart Manufacturing & Industrial Robotics
Key companies: Bosch, Siemens, Ecovacs, Dreame, AU Optronics, and Tecsun Houses. A dense concentration of lighthouse factories and German-invested plants. Ideal for lean production and industrial automation study tours.
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Chongqing — Automotive & Industrial Manufacturing Base
Key companies: Seres (AITO), Changan Automobile, FANUC Robotics, and Schneider Electric. A strategic gateway to inland China and a key production hub for major OEMs.
Chongqing corporate delegation visits →
My advice: If this is your first delegation visit, start with Shenzhen. It has the highest enterprise density and delivers the most value per day.
→ Contact us now to customize a multi-city itinerary: Contact Dolphin Union
Popular Industry Themes
We organize corporate study tours in China around six major themes, each with dedicated deep-dive itineraries:
Humanoid Robotics
Shenzhen, Hangzhou & Shanghai — complete guide to UBTECH, LimX Dynamics, Unitree, Fourier Intelligence, Zhongqing Robotics, and more.
New Energy Vehicles
BYD, Tesla, NIO, Geely, and major battery makers like CATL. Factory floors, battery labs, and test track experiences.
Smart Manufacturing
Lighthouse factories, industrial robotics, lean production systems — Bosch, Siemens, Midea, KUKA, and Schneider Electric.
Internet & AI Tech
Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance, Baidu, and AI unicorns like SenseTime and iFLYTEK. Product labs, data centers, and innovation centers.
Consumer & New Retail
Hema, MINISO, SHEIN, and new retail models transforming China’s consumer market.
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health — from Yunnan Baiyao to Shanghai Cell Group.
→ Not sure which theme fits your goals? Tell us your industry and we’ll recommend the right companies. Contact Dolphin Union
How Our Delegation Service Works
- Tell Us Your Focus
Industry, target cities, group size, and goals. Whether you’re a 5-person R&D team or a 30-person executive delegation, tell us what you need. - Get a Draft Itinerary
Within 24 hours, we’ll send you a proposed schedule with company options, visit formats, and a transparent quote. - Confirm & Book
We handle all enterprise reservations, permit applications (including the 15-working-day factory approval process), and logistics. You review and approve the final itinerary. - On-Site Execution
Full on-the-ground support: professional interpretation, transportation, hotel coordination, and a dedicated delegation manager. - Post-Visit Follow-up
We facilitate follow-up meetings and partnership discussions with the companies you visited—because the real value often comes after the trip.
Client Track Record
Case 1: Last quarter, we hosted a 12-person US robotics delegation across Shenzhen and Hangzhou. The visit resulted in 3 follow-up partnership discussions and a return visit already scheduled.
Case 2: A 9-person German automotive delegation completed a 5-day multi-city factory tour with 8 company visits—all arranged with 6 weeks lead time. The client later wrote that it was “the most efficient business week we’ve spent in Asia.”
One thing we always advise clients: never assume factory access is guaranteed. Popular companies can book out 2-3 weeks in advance during trade fair season, and factory approvals require 15 working days for security clearance. We handle all of this on your behalf.
A real cautionary example: A client once tried to add a Shenzhen factory visit at the last minute without the 15-day approval process. The delegation ended up only seeing the showroom for 30 minutes. Don’t let that happen to your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What industries do you arrange corporate visits for?
A: All major industries—robotics, AI, new energy vehicles, smart manufacturing, e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, consumer retail, aviation, and more. If there’s a company you want to visit, we’ll find a way to make it happen.
Q: How far in advance should we book a delegation?
A: At least 6-8 weeks for a multi-city itinerary. Factory approvals require 15 working days, and popular companies can book out 2-3 weeks in advance during trade fair season. For production floor access, we recommend confirming your itinerary at least 6 weeks ahead.
Q: How much does a corporate delegation tour cost?
A: It depends on group size, number of companies, cities, and whether you need business matchmaking. Our full-service delegation packages typically start from USD 2,500 per person for a 5-day program, excluding international flights. Generally speaking, the larger the group, the lower the per-person cost. We provide a transparent quote within 24 hours.
Q: Can you arrange meetings with technical teams, not just marketing?
A: Yes. For R&D-focused delegations, we specifically arrange closed-door roundtables with engineering leads or product managers—not just the PR department. Tell us your technical focus, and we’ll match the right people.
Q: Do you provide interpretation services?
A: Yes, professional interpretation in English is standard. We also provide Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, and other languages upon request.
Q: What cities do you cover?
A: More than 20 cities across China—Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Suzhou, Chongqing, Wuhan, Xi’an, Qingdao, Xiamen, and others. We plan itineraries based on your industry focus.
Q: Do we need a business visa for the visit?
A: Most business visitors need a standard business visa (M visa). We provide invitation letters from partner companies or industry associations to support your application. Some nationalities may qualify for visa-free transit, but this is usually insufficient for multi-city itineraries.
Q: Can you help with invitation letters for visa applications?
A: Absolutely. We regularly issue invitation letters on behalf of our partner companies and industry associations. This is one of the first things we handle after you confirm your delegation plan.
Q: Can we add or remove companies after booking?
A: Yes, within reason. We understand that priorities change. As long as the target company has availability and you give us enough notice (ideally 2-3 weeks), we can adjust the itinerary. Factory visits added later will still require the 15-working-day approval process.
Q: Is photography allowed inside factories?
A: Generally no. Almost all Chinese factories enforce a strict no-photo policy inside production areas for IP protection. Some exhibition halls allow photography. We brief all clients beforehand to avoid awkward moments.
Q: Do you handle hotels and ground transport?
A: Yes. We arrange hotel bookings, airport transfers, and intercity ground transport as part of the full-service package. You can focus on the visits, not the logistics.
Q: Can you arrange visits for individual business travelers?
A: Yes, though individual visits are usually limited to half-day formats without closed-door roundtables. If you’re traveling alone and want to meet a specific company, we can arrange a single-company visit with a thematic sharing session.
→ Still have questions? Contact us directly — we usually reply within a few hours. Contact Dolphin Union
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