Guangzhou · Shenzhen
The first leg starts in southern China: a closer look at Chinese manufacturing and conversations with local friends.
CHINA JOURNEY 2026 · A NEW CHAPTER
Errol Musk is coming to China.
Elon Musk’s father · On the road with friends in China
01 / THE JOURNEY
Beyond the screen.
Let’s meet in person.
This journey opens a new chapter in China for the Musk Institute. Errol Musk will spend two weeks travelling with friends in China, visiting factories and production lines, and trying out new energy vehicles.
From Guangzhou and Shenzhen to Shanghai and Suzhou, the journey is about seeing Chinese manufacturing today — and meeting the people and ideas behind it, face to face.
If you would like to join in person, check the day’s plans in the WeChat group first. You can also follow the journey through videos on WeChat Channels.
02 / FOUR CITIES
Next stop: China.
The itinerary below comes from the original announcement.
Daily destinations and meeting details are shared in the WeChat group.
Shanghai · Suzhou
The journey continues in the Yangtze River Delta, exploring together and carrying those conversations on to the next stop.
September 17 · Shanghai
The original post says Errol will walk around the area outside the venue while the CyberCab is on display. Check the WeChat group for meeting details.
Itinerary updated September 7, 2026, based on the original announcement. Check the latest group notices for any changes and each day’s plans.
03 / JOIN THE JOURNEY
Meet first. Then explore.
Join the group for daily plans.
Follow WeChat Channels to see the journey unfold.
01 · WECHAT GROUP
Join for daily plans
To find out where the journey is heading each day and how to take part, add the WeChat ID below and we will add you to the group.
On mobile, press and hold the ID to select it, copy it, add the contact in WeChat, and we will add you to the group.
02 · WECHAT CHANNELS
Follow the journey
Watch videos from the journey during the day, and listen to Errol talk about his science fiction novel Noah in the evening.
Scan with WeChat to follow the channel.
10 PM each evening · Noah livestream
As previewed in the original post. Check WeChat Channels for the latest livestream notices.
A new chapter in China.
It starts with this journey.
Initiated by Errol Musk, the Musk Institute is looking for “undiscovered Faradays”. Through travel and conversation, we hope to connect people with ideas and people putting them into practice.
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