Suzhou
Tradition · Craft · Continuity
Gardens and craftsmanship bring living traditions into view.
April 12–26, 2027Check-in and check-out
Four cities. Fresh perspectives.Suzhou · Shanghai · Hangzhou · Shenzhen
A FazINOVA immersionPresented to the Briyah community
From US$ 11,000Per person · two people registering together
BEYOND WHAT MEETS THE EYE
Discover China.
Reimagine
what comes next.
Imagine how a conversation, a shared meal, or time spent in an unfamiliar place can invite you to notice differently. This journey creates room for encounters that deepen your understanding of China and your own questions about the future.
This immersion brings innovation, culture, and business into conversation. FazINOVA’s curatorship invites you to learn through relationships, local perspectives, and the everyday contexts in which ideas take meaning.
Technology, human experience, and future thinking are explored together, with time to reflect on the connections that matter to you and your work.
NEW GROUND FOR YOUR NEXT VISION
Four cities.
A China of possibilities.
Shanghai
Influence · Aesthetics · Expression
Commerce, culture, and international encounters shape the city.
Hangzhou
Purpose · Soft power · Beauty
Innovation meets cultural heritage and lakeside life.
Shenzhen
Imagination · Exchange · Possibility
New ideas emerge through community, technology, and exchange.
The itinerary may evolve with local availability and access. Final visits, meetings, and accommodations will be confirmed by FazINOVA.
CONNECTIONS THAT CREATE CONTEXT
A FazINOVA journey.
Learning through
connection.
FazINOVA curates learning journeys that bring people into conversation with different cultures and ways of imagining the future. Its relationships in China provide context for encounters with local perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship, and everyday life.
Learning continues around the table, along the way, and through exchanges with fellow participants. The invitation is to listen with curiosity, reflect together, and allow new questions to emerge.
Learning in contextEntrepreneurship, culture, and innovation explored through lived experience.
Meaningful encountersConversations with fellow participants and people who know the local context.
PLAN YOUR EXPERIENCE
What’s part of the journey.
Included in the immersion
- Program activities in Suzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen.
- Accommodation from check-in on April 12 to check-out on April 26, 2027.
- Domestic flight from Hangzhou to Shenzhen.
- Local transportation for activities included in the itinerary.
- Breakfast and lunch included in the program. On travel days between cities, only breakfast is included.
- Visits, meetings, experiences, and other activities in the official program.
Not included
- Round-trip international airfare.
- Travel insurance.
- Passports, visas, and other required documentation.
- Vaccinations and any costs related to the yellow fever vaccine.
- Personal expenses, shopping, and alcoholic beverages.
- Dinners, meals, and services not included in the official program.
ARRIVALApril 12 · Suzhou
All participants must arrive at the hotel in Suzhou by this date. Allow time to travel from the airport to the hotel when planning your flights.
PROGRAMApril 13–25
The immersion begins on the morning of April 13 and ends on the night of April 25, 2027.
DEPARTUREApril 26 · Shenzhen
Check-out in Shenzhen. Confirm logistics with the team before purchasing your flights.
Before booking, confirm with the team which arrival transfers and intercity transportation are covered, along with the final terms.
BEFORE YOU GO
A few answers
for the journey ahead.
Who organizes the immersion?
The immersion is curated and organized by FazINOVA. Briyah Institute introduces the experience to its community and facilitates contact with the organizing team.
What are the exact travel dates?
Accommodation begins on April 12, 2027, in Suzhou, and ends with check-out on April 26 in Shenzhen. Activities begin on the morning of April 13 and end on the night of April 25. All participants must arrive at the hotel in Suzhou by April 12.
Are the visits and hotels confirmed?
The final itinerary may change based on availability, logistics, and local access. FazINOVA will confirm the final list of visits, meetings, and accommodations.
What is the difference between the double-room options?
The US$ 11,000 per-person option requires two people to register together and share the same room, for a total of US$ 22,000. The US$ 12,000 per-person option is for sharing a room with another participant on the trip.
Are international flights and travel insurance included?
No. International flights, travel insurance, documentation, vaccinations, and personal expenses are arranged separately. The domestic flight from Hangzhou to Shenzhen is included in the program.
How do registration and payment work?
The first step is to register your interest. The team will guide you through availability, documentation, payment, and booking terms. Submitting the form does not confirm a place or incur a charge.
Do I need a visa? What language will activities be in?
Entry requirements depend on your nationality and the rules in effect at the time of travel. Before booking, confirm required documentation, the language of activities, and translation availability with the team.
INVEST IN YOUR NEXT PERSPECTIVE
Choose how to experience the journey.
JOINT REGISTRATION
Traveling together
US$11,000
per person
Two people registering together and sharing the same room, such as friends, family members, or companions.
SHARED DOUBLE ROOM
Share the journey
US$12,000
per person
A double room shared with another immersion participant. An opportunity to continue the exchange of perspectives throughout the journey.
SINGLE ROOM
Your own space
US$14,000
per person
A single room throughout the program, with privacy to rest and reflect on what you have learned.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
A new context.
Your next horizon.
Register your interest to speak with the team about China Immersion 2027 and learn how to join.
