Imagine waking up everyday to fresh mountain air, then walking down to a beautiful Taoist Temple set against stunning mountain scenery for some morning meditation. After gaining peace of mind, undergo training in Qigong with a real Taoist Monk. And throughout it all, there is an abundance of healthy, local organic foods and wild tea from the Wuyi Mountains. Sounds too good to be true? It isn’t.

For two weeks from May 9th to May 22nd, the Wandering Dao and Wild Tea Qi offers you the chance to soak up genuine ancient Taoist Chinese culture.

How many retreats have you seen where there is a real Taoist monk or even a famous ghost catcher? The other unique elements of this trip are the opportunity to hike up tea-laden mountains, just in time for the harvest. While hiking, you will be able to catch a glimpse of local tea pickers plucking away at some of the finest tea in the world. And if that isn’t enough, there will be a lunch at the tea pickers’ village with real locals. This is an experience most foreigners never get the chance to do. Other fun activities include the famous bamboo river rafting, I Ching discussions and so much more. There will also be a variety of teachers and masters, and translators will be present.

If you don’t already know about Wuyi Shan, it is one of the Taoist and Buddhist centres of the world, nestled deep in the Wuyi Mountains. Mount Wuyi is famous for its huge conservation of nature, and a large number of ancient plant species, wild animals and reptiles - many of which are not found elsewhere in China.

Experience Truly Fresh, Clean and Local Organic Cuisine!

The Wuyi Shan Retreat provides 3 typical organic Chinese meals every day. With hygienic food preparation and by using the finest local ingredients, it promises to please your palate as well as your spirit. Organisers will also take the time to teach about the various benefits of foods, based on Chinese Medicinal theory, with a goal, they say, to offer a truly natural experience you can take home. If you have specific food allergies or intolerance's, they will be accommodated.

Cuisine Features:

No Wheat
No Sugar
Organic Produce and Meats
Tofu offered at every meal
Minimal usage of only the highest-quality cold pressed organic oils (sunflower, soybean, etc.)
A chance to learn the medicinal benefits of food

Exquisite Accommodations - Exceptional Value

Guests will stay at the Wuyi Mountain Villa at the foothills of the Wuyi Mountains, where they'll enjoy the beautiful scenery from the comfort of a luxurious suite. The hotel is peaceful at night and offers all the comforts you would expect from a four-star hotel. The package includes lodging for a "Deluxe Standard Room," which can accommodate 2 people.

The Retreat Schedule - May 9th to the 22nd

Sunday (May 9th)
Check-in whole day / opening ceremony, introduction of the participants and presentation of the program.

Monday - Friday (May 10th - 14th)
6:00 Sunrise stretch, sun gazing & sunning meditation
7:30 Morning Nei Dan Qi Gong
9:00 Breakfast
10:30 Wai Dan Qi Gong & Tai Chi
12:30 Lunch
15:30 Dao Yin
17:00 Taoist Talk
17:45 Sunset Qi Gong & meditation
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Evening event
There will be a special dance and music show on the evening of the 12th.

Saturday, May 15th
Visit WuShandi (吴山地) and enjoy a mountain hike, culminating in a tour of the tea plantation on the summit. Lunch will be served in the tea village. Afterwards there is an opportunity to go on a Porcelain museum tour, and the evening will be rounded off with storytelling, Taoist talks and I Ching teaching.

Sunday, May 16th
The day will begin with Bamboo rafting along the Nine-Twist River, followed by an intimate tea ceremony in the Imperial Tea Garden. In the afternoon, we'll set off on a hike from the Water-Curtain Cave (waterfall 水帘洞) to the DaHongpao (大红袍) tea plantation. The views on this hike are breathtaking and the sight and smell of flourishing tea trees promises to cap off the tranquility of the experience. In the evening, you'll enjoy more Taoist talks, storytelling and lessons in I Ching.

Monday to Friday (May 17th - 21st) 
6:00 Sunrise stretch & mediation
7:30 Morning Nei Dan Qi Gong
9:00 Breakfast
10:30 Wai Dan Qi Gong
12:30 Lunch
15:30 Dao Yin
17:00 Taoist Talk
17:45 Sunset Qi Gong & mediation
18:00 Dinner
19:30 Evening event
There will be special dance and music show on the evening of the 19th

Saturday (May 22nd)  
Check-out, departure from Wuyi Shan

If you have the chance, don’t miss out on this exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the Wuyi Mountains.

For more information on flights to Wuyi Mountains and general info on the tour, please visit the website: http://wanderingdao.com/activities/wuyi/china_retreat.html

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