China Wellness & Wisdom Retreat

In Chinese medicine, the key to your health and wellbeing is keeping your ‘qi’ balanced; many of the ancient practices prescribed to help keep this equilibrium are still alive today. On this tour, you can not only discover some of these age-old practices but enhance your wellbeing as you do so and explore the contrasts of modernity and rich culture and heritage of Chongqing and its surroundings as you do so.

• Jiuli City, Pengshui
• Healing Hot Springs
• Giant Pandas
• Futuristic Chongqing

• Qigong for Mind & Body, Throughout the tour you’ll be joined by a master to learn the movements of several different forms of qigong. Ancient Chinese moving meditation, practicing qigong balances tranquillity and movement with breath exercises and repetitive, slow movements, to increase the flow of qi in the body and increase strength and inner peace.
• Healing Wisdom of the Miao, A traditional medicine system rooted in Miao ethnic culture, a visit to the Miao Medicine Clinic will give you access to centuries of natural wisdom. Discover how the Miao use local herbs and unique therapies, and learn how their practices are being integrated with modern scientific research.
• Balance Through Ear Seeding, A traditional therapy rooted in Chinese medicine, ear seeding involves placing small seeds or beads on specific points of the ear to stimulate pressure points and improve the flow of qi. During the session, you’ll learn how this practice is used to promote relaxation, support wellbeing, and help balance energy throughout the body.

• Chongqing (3N)
• Pengshui (1N)
• Chongqing (2N)

• Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
• Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB455pp (AU$99pp) is paid locally in China.
• Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
• Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.