Arrive Chengdu
Gaiwan tea at People's Park, Kuanzhai Alleys.
Meals: D4-star hotel, Chengdu
Chengdu · Dujiangyan · Shiyan
Taoist Sacred Mountains: Qingcheng & Wudang 6D5N
A deep Taoist culture journey: tai chi & Taoist tea at Mt. Qingcheng (birthplace of Taoism), then Golden Summit & Purple Cloud Temple at Wudang — a premium pick for wellness travelers.
Route snapshot
6 days
Chengdu → Shiyan
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Group size
2–8 travelers
Activity level
Challenging
Pace
Active pace
Route
Chengdu → Shiyan
Wellness travelersIn-depth culture travelersMartial arts & tai chi lovers
Highlights
- Qingcheng front-mountain Taoist complex
- Morning tai chi + Taoist vegetarian lunch
- Wudang Golden Summit (bronze hall)
- Ritual observation at Purple Cloud Temple
- Tai chi class with Wudang master
April-June and September-October; winter snow is stunning but slippery.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Mt. Qingcheng · Tao Follows Nature
Taoist temples by cable car and on foot, vegetarian temple lunch, hot spring hotel.
Meals: L/Dfoot of Qingchenghot spring hotel - Day 3
Morning Practice, then Wudang
Tai chi class, Dujiangyan irrigation system, fly to Wudang.
Meals: L/D4-star hotel, foot of Wudang - Day 4
Wudang · Nanyan & Purple Cloud
Prince Slope, Purple Cloud Temple rituals, Dragon-Head Incense at Nanyan.
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 5
Golden Summit & Tai Chi Class
Cable car to the Golden Summit, hike down, tai chi with a Wudang master.
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 6
Departure
Airport or rail station transfer.
Meals: B—
What’s included
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Private vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
- Intercity rail/flight tickets as stated
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 local emergency support
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Single-room supplement
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Questions travelers ask
When is the best time to take this tour?+
April-June and September-October; winter snow is stunning but slippery.
What etiquette is required in the temples?+
Do not step on thresholds, no photos of deities, finish all vegetarian food, dress modestly — we hold a briefing before the trip.
Guest feedback
What travellers said after this route
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“The quote we were given was the price we paid. No surprise supplements, no “optional” extras that turned out to be mandatory. That kind of transparency is rarer than it should be.”
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