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Tour · Wendy Wu Tours · 6 nights

China Wellness & Wisdom Retreat

  • Enjoy guided meditation, qigong, and reflexology sessions.
  • Soak in Chongqing's famous mineral-rich hot springs.
  • Discover traditional Chinese medicine practices like ear seeding and pulse diagnosis.
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$6,780 pp twin share
6 nights
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Departs 10 May 2027 Returns 16 May 2027
Duration6 nights
OperatorWendy Wu Tours
StyleTour
HighlightBook now to enhance your wellbeing and connect with the rich culture of China
Discover ancient Chinese wellness practices and explore the contrasts of modern and heritage-rich Chongqing on this immersive 9-day 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.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
10 May 2027
Returns 16 May 2027
Returns
16 May 2027
Duration
6 nights
From pp twin share
$6,780 pp
  • 10 May 2027 - 16 May 2027
    from $6,780 pp twin share *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Fly overnight to Chongqing

    Days 1–2
    Fly overnight to Chongqing, China's ‘cyberpunk’ city. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
  2. 3

    Ear Seeding & Pulse Diagnosis

    Meet the rest of the group and spend a few minutes getting to know your fellow travellers. Then, you’ll be joined by a master who will begin to teach you ‘Ba Duan Jin’, a form of traditional qigong therapeutic exercise, that features a series of eight gentle movements. Next, enjoy an ear seeding session, a form of acupressure on and around the ear and have a traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis. Here, a practitioner will feel your pulse at your wrist and assess the balance of qi and blood in your body and provide some brief insights into your overall health. Later, head out into Chongqing, pausing at Liziba to watch the light rail train pass through a residential building before stopping at the Panda House at Chongqing Zoo to watch the adorable antics of the resident giant pandas. End the day with a stroll through the quaint cobble streets of Ciqikou Ancient Town.
  3. 4

    Reflexology & Hot Springs

    Start the day with a meditation session led by a certified instructor, then partake in a session of Wu Qin Xi. Another system of ancient qigong exercise, the master will teach you the five forms, based on the movements of five animals – tiger, deer, bear, monkey and bird. Discover the benefits of reflexology, having the pressure points on your feet worked on by a practitioner to promote relaxation and wellbeing. Tonight, bathe in one of Chongqing’s plentiful hot springs to soak up the benefits of the mineral-rich waters.
  4. 5

    Miao Medicine & Long-Table Banquet

    Leave Chongqing for Jiuli City, a cultural park that showcases the rich heritage and culture of the Miao ethnic minority people. Explore the area, visiting scenic spots and cultural points of interest before spending time at the Miao Medicine Clinic where you’ll discover more about the traditional healing techniques of the Miao. Then, sit down to a long-table banquet, experiencing the “mountains and flowing streams” drinking ceremony and tasty Pengshui delicacies.
  5. 6

    Meditation & Tai Chi

    Find calm in your morning meditation session before a master arrives to take you through some invigorating tai chi postures. Return to Chongqing.
  6. 7

    Glamorous Drone Show

    Settle down for a final meditation session before being refreshed on the eight movements of Ba Duan Jin by a master. The afternoon is yours to spend as you wish. Later, regroup to dine on a nourishing local speciality, hot pot, before enjoying the Glamorous Chongqing Drone Show. Thousands of synchronised drones fly in an intricate aerial display over the city in an unmissable, immersive audiovisual spectacular.
  7. 8

    Depart Chongqing

    Days 8–9
    Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, arriving the same or the following day.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Enjoy a reflexology session.
  • Start the day with a guided meditation.
  • Soak in Chongqing’s famous hot springs.
  • Partake in traditional medicine sessions.
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

  • Chongqing Ronghui Grand Hotel
  • Pengshui Jiuli Hotel
  • Chongqing Ronghui Grand Hotel
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 9 days and 6 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 10 May 2027 and 16 May 2027, subject to live availability.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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