A good fit if…
Groups curious about Chinese culture, contemplative practice and introductory wellness traditions.
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Traditional Chinese Culture & Wellness Retreat
Spend three days learning through tea, taiji, traditional wellness philosophy, craft and local museums in Deqing.
Quote on request
The final quote depends on dates, group size, facilitators, accommodation and transport.
Request a private retreatNo payment to inquire
Place
Deqing, Zhejiang
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Group
10–20 guests
Language
English
Availability
Dates confirmed by inquiry
What is fixed—and what can change
Group retreat, on request. A group retreat built after dates and facilitators are confirmed.
Please note: This is an educational cultural retreat, not a medical programme and not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment.
Experience at a glance
What you will actually do.
Tang-inspired tea practice · 2 hours
Learn about Chan tea culture and use the ritual of tea as a way to slow down and pay attention.
Taiji introduction · 1 hour
Explore the philosophy and history of taiji, then learn foundational preparation and body-setting movements.
Chinese wellness philosophy · 3 hours
An educational introduction to seasonal change, everyday food culture, meridians and simple self-care practices. No diagnosis or treatment is provided.
Porcelain and museum encounters
Try a short making process and explore exhibitions on ceramics, Jiangnan textile life and farming civilisation.
Sample flow
How the retreat is shaped
The three-day sequence has not yet been fixed. A complete timetable, facilitator roster and rest periods are supplied with the private proposal.
The three-day sequence has not yet been fixed. A complete timetable, facilitator roster and rest periods are supplied with the private proposal.
Your hosts and facilitators
Who you will spend time with.
Mingwei
Vegan Travel China host
Coordinates and accompanies the retreat; final hosting scope is confirmed in the proposal.
Master Chen
Taiji teacher
Proposed facilitator; participation is confirmed for each retreat date.
Master Kang
Tea practitioner
Proposed facilitator; participation is confirmed for each retreat date.
Eating vegan on this experience
What is checked—and where limits remain.
Food standard
Meals included in the confirmed programme are vegan, excluding meat, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy and honey.
Cross-contact
Planned meals prioritise dedicated vegan kitchens. Exact venues and any cross-contact limitations are reviewed with the group before booking.
Serious allergies
Tell us about serious allergies before booking. We will review the allergen and planned venues before confirming whether we can host safely.
Before you book
What is included, arranged or still to confirm.
Getting around
Programme transport is intended to be included. Exact meeting point, transfers, accessibility and physical requirements are supplied in the private proposal.
Accommodation
Two nights are intended to be included. Property, room type and single-room supplement are confirmed in the quote.
Included or confirmed
- Confirmed cultural sessions and museum visits
- Vegan meals listed in the final programme
- Two nights of accommodation
- Programme transport as stated in the final proposal
Not included or still to confirm
- Travel insurance
- Any item not listed in the final private proposal
Your next step
This retreat is only confirmed after the group size, dates, facilitators, full timetable, price and payment schedule are agreed in writing.
Request a private retreatCancellation
Cancellation and minimum-group terms are confirmed in writing before booking because this three-day retreat requires multiple facilitators.
Questions before booking
The details people usually ask us about.
Is the Chinese medicine session a diagnosis or treatment?
No. It is a cultural and educational introduction to traditional ideas and everyday wellness practices. The retreat does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment or promise health outcomes.
Why is there no fixed three-day timetable yet?
The retreat is private on request and depends on the group, venue and facilitator availability. We provide the full sequence before you decide to book.
Is this a small-group experience?
It is a group retreat for 10–20 guests, rather than one of our small private city experiences.
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