Beijing
Day 1
Arrival & Welcome
- Afternoon arrival in Beijing
- Private airport pickup to your hotel for check-in
- Evening welcome dinner
Meals: Welcome dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Beijing
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A Deeper Journey Through China
From Ancient to Now · 14 Days
Our flagship route moves from imperial Beijing to ancient Luoyang and on to contemporary Shanghai, following how China lives with its past while making its present.
Fourteen days moving from ancient to now: Beijing’s imperial spaces, Luoyang’s old temples and everyday tables, and the restless present of Shanghai. A deeper, slower arc for travellers who want more than a surface view.
Journey at a Glance
Length
14 days
Route
Beijing → Luoyang → Shanghai
Start
Beijing
Finish
Shanghai
Food
100% plant-based throughout
Group Style
Small-group, founder-led
Dates & Price
Coming soon
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Highlights
Why this journey stays with you
- Imperial Beijing — the Forbidden City, hutong lanes, and the Great Wall at Mutianyu
- A full day of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meridian learning and practice
- Luoyang’s Buddhist heritage — White Horse Temple and the UNESCO Longmen Grottoes
- Shaolin Temple and Baduanjin Qigong practice at Mount Song
- Hands-on workshops — tea ceremony, wash painting, calligraphy, and plant-based cooking
- Daily mindful movement — yoga, standing meditation (Zhan Zhuang), and tea & life rituals
- Every meal fully plant-based — with no garlic, onions, or pungent roots
- High-speed rail and private transfers handled throughout
Daily Itinerary
Day by day
A working outline — we fine-tune pace and details around your group after you inquire.
Beijing
Day 2
Forbidden City & Hutongs
- Morning: guided tour of the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
- Afternoon: Baita Temple and the surrounding historic hutongs
- Evening: leisurely stroll around Shichahai Lake
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Beijing
Beijing
Day 3
Tea, Yoga & The Great Wall
- Morning: traditional tea ceremony, yoga, and a culinary experience
- Afternoon: Mutianyu Great Wall (round-trip cable car & shuttle included)
- Evening: free time at leisure
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Beijing
Beijing
Day 4
TCM Meridian Learning
- Full day: immersive Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meridian learning & practice session
- Late afternoon: rest and relaxation
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Beijing
Beijing → Luoyang
Day 5
Bullet Train Journey
- Morning: hotel check-out and private transfer to the railway station
- High-speed train to Luoyang
- Afternoon: arrival transfer to your hotel, then rest and a free evening
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Luoyang
Luoyang
Day 6
Buddhist Culture & Mind-Body Wellness
- Morning: White Horse Temple, the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism
- Afternoon: TCM wellness & mind-body balance session
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Luoyang
Luoyang
Day 7
Longmen Grottoes & Ink Painting
- Morning: the UNESCO World Heritage Longmen Grottoes
- Afternoon: hands-on Chinese wash painting (Shuimohua) workshop
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Luoyang
Luoyang
Day 8
Xia Capital Origins & Calligraphy
- Morning: Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital and its archaeological site
- Afternoon: traditional Chinese calligraphy practice
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Mount Song area
Luoyang
Day 9
Qigong & Shaolin Temple
- Morning: Baduanjin Qigong practice session
- Afternoon: the famous Shaolin Temple at Mount Song
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: 4-star / comfortable hotel, Luoyang
Luoyang → Shanghai
Day 10
Arrival at Wellness Resort
- Morning: high-speed train to Shanghai Hongqiao Station
- Afternoon: arrival transfer to the Urban Island Wellness Hotel in Jiading, Shanghai — check-in & rest
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: Yidao Wellness Hotel (4-star / comfortable)
Shanghai
Day 11
Standing Meditation & Culinary Workshop
- Morning: low-intensity standing meditation (Zhan Zhuang) in the hotel’s yard
- Afternoon: culinary culture experience workshop
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: Yidao Wellness Hotel
Shanghai
Day 12
City Exploration
- Full day: Shanghai city exploration — Wukang Road historic district, Jing’an Temple, and The Bund
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: Yidao Wellness Hotel
Shanghai
Day 13
Tea & Life Workshop & Anting Ancient Town
- Morning: Tea & Life mindful workshop
- Afternoon: leisurely visit to Anting Ancient Town, with time for sharing and reflection
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner · Stay: Yidao Wellness Hotel
Shanghai
Day 14
Departure
- Hotel breakfast
- Private airport transfer to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA) for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast (lunch subject to departure flight time)
What’s Included
Everything handled, nothing hidden
Included
- 13 nights in 4-star / superior comfort hotels (twin-share rooms)
- All domestic high-speed bullet train tickets
- All private ground transportation — airport & railway transfers plus daily touring vehicles
- Private airport pickup on arrival and transfer on departure
- All meals as listed — pure vegan (plant-based, no garlic, onions, or pungent roots)
- All activities, workshops, and entrance fees described in the itinerary
- English-speaking guides throughout
Staying: 4-star / superior comfort hotels in Beijing, Luoyang, and Shanghai (twin-share; single occupancy available on request)
Not included
- International flights to and from China
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Single-occupancy supplement (available on request)
We are happy to help with visas, insurance, and international flight guidance — just ask when you inquire.