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9-Day Tibet-Sacred Stillness Yoga Retreat
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This journey feels like turning the pages of a living history book: one day you’re standing under vermilion palace roofs in Beijing, the next you’re walking wild stretches of the Great Wall, then floating through Yangtze River gorges before finishing among the glass towers of Shanghai. Instead of rushing, you move in a steady flow—city to river to city—so each place has time to leave a clear imprint.
Meet your private guide at the airport and transfer by private car to your hotel. Check in and rest, or take a short walk nearby to ease into the city, depending on arrival time.
Start at Tian’anmen Square, then enter the Forbidden City. Instead of only walking the central axis, step into quieter halls and courtyards that reveal more intimate stories of palace life. After a classic roast duck lunch, continue to the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests and locals now practice tai chi, dancing, and games in the park.
Spend the morning at the Summer Palace, wandering lakeside paths, the long painted corridor, and hilltop viewpoints that once formed the royal retreat. After lunch, drive to Gubei Water Town at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall. Stroll the canals and traditional-style architecture, then take the cable car up to the Wall after dark to enjoy its softly lit silhouette over the mountains and town.
Travel from Simatai to Jinshanling, one of the most scenic and less crowded Great Wall sections. Take a cable car up and walk the ramparts, passing authentically restored areas and original Ming brickwork. Later, return to Beijing to board a high-speed train to Xi’an, where your local guide meets you and takes you to your hotel.
Begin with a tai chi session on Xi’an’s ancient city wall (or simply walk or cycle along the top if you prefer). Then head to the Terracotta Army to see the excavated pits and hear how the army was built, buried, and rediscovered. Afterward, visit a local family in a traditional cave dwelling to learn about their craft and shape your own small clay warrior.
Fly from Xi’an to Chongqing and visit the Three Gorges Museum, where exhibits explain the river’s geography, history, and the story of the dam. In the evening, board your Yangtze cruise ship and settle into your cabin as the city lights fade and the river journey begins.
Join an optional tai chi session on deck in the morning. Disembark for a shore excursion to Fengdu Ghost City, a hillside complex of temples, gates, and statues inspired by traditional views of the afterlife. Return to the ship for cultural activities and an evening show, depending on the cruise schedule.
Optionally visit White Emperor City in the morning for historic calligraphy and classic river vistas. Rejoin the ship to sail through Qutang Gorge and Wu Gorge, watching cliffs, mist, and river bends unfold from the deck. In the afternoon, board a smaller boat up Shennv Stream, a clear tributary running through deep, narrow gorges, then return to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment.
Disembark near Yichang and tour the Three Gorges Dam, including a viewing platform for sweeping perspectives of the river and the hydro project. Continue into Yichang and board a high-speed train to Shanghai. On arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel.
Discover Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden with rockeries, ponds, and pavilions. Walk the Bund, learning how its historic facades reflect Shanghai’s past as a global port. Finish at Shanghai Tower, the city’s tallest building, where you can look out over both sides of the Huangpu River from the observation deck.
Head out to Zhujiajiao Water Town, with stone bridges, canals, and narrow lanes that preserve a slower Jiangnan rhythm. Take a small boat ride along the waterways and explore traditional houses and courtyards. Return to Shanghai with a free afternoon—browse boutiques, visit galleries, relax in cafés, or wander neighborhoods according to your interests.
Your guide and driver escort you to the airport, help with check-in procedures, and see you off for your onward flight.
Stay in well-located hotels in each city and a comfortable cabin on the Yangtze cruise. Hotel levels can range from quality 3–5 star properties, with private bathrooms and modern amenities. The cruise typically offers ensuite river-view cabins and shared facilities such as a lounge, sun deck, and dining room. Upgrades can be arranged on request.
Breakfast is served daily at your hotels or on board the cruise. Many days include lunches at local restaurants or on the ship, showcasing regional specialties in Beijing, Xi’an, along the Yangtze, and in Shanghai. Dinners are a mix of included meals (especially on the cruise) and free evenings where you can explore independently. Most common dietary needs, such as vegetarian, halal, or gluten-free, can usually be accommodated with advance notice.
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