Anhui · September 1 – September 6, 2026
The Yin Retreat
Six days escape in the hills of Anhui.
Archetype
Yin · calm
Duration
6 nights
Format
immersive
Location
Quanjiao, Anhui Province
You will know if it's yours.
Primary
People who want a real encounter with China without the noise. Diaspora returning, first-timers, and anyone who needs to slow down.
First-time travellers to China who want a curated, supported way in.
Young professionals already in China who need rest and a slower week.
Set in a restored cluster of stone-and-wood houses on the edge of a bamboo forest, this retreat blends silence, meditation, and Chinese cultural immersion.
Days unfold without pressure: tai chi in mist, tea ceremony with a fourth-generation master, a silent thread that runs from Thursday into Friday morning, hot springs by lantern light, and slow conversations.
You leave with a steadier nervous system, a small ritual of your own, and a quieter relationship with the China inside you.
In the price.
- ✓Six nights in a curated stone-and-wood house
- ✓All meals, prepared from local seasonal produce
- ✓All teachers and facilitators
- ✓Tai chi, qigong, meditation, sound, and tea sessions
- ✓Hot spring and spa access
- ✓Round-trip transfers from Quanjiao high-speed station
Worth knowing.
- —International or domestic flights
- —Train ticket from Shanghai or Nanjing to Quanjiao (we guide you)
- —Pre- or post-retreat accommodation
- —Travel insurance
The shape of your week.
Tuesday
Soft Arrivals
- 01Pickups from Quanjiao station, all afternoon
- 02Settle into your room, walk the grounds, rest
- 03Welcome dinner, long table, candlelight, no agenda
Restored stone, glass capsules, a tent in the trees.
Filter by room type
Qing Yun Tang — Stone House
A traditional house with private courtyard, swing, and views to the bamboo edge. Up to four bedrooms across two floors.
1.5m, 1.5m, 1.8m and 1.35m beds
Fei Yu Tang — Garden Wing
Restored interior with a long living-and-dining hall, master suite with balcony, and quiet second-floor rooms.
1.5m, 1.8m and 1.35m beds
Bird's Nest — Yingyue Yuan
A single private cabin tucked in the trees, with its own outdoor stone soaking pool and small living room. The most private option.
One 2.0m bed
Lakeside Capsule
Glass-walled pod with a skylight over the bed and views across the pond. Modern, quiet, perfect for solo travellers.
1.8m bed
Wild Tent
Canvas tent under the trees with a proper bed, a sitting area and a private bathroom. The closest thing to sleeping in the forest.
1.8m round bed or twin 1.1m
Closer than it sounds.
We meet you at Quanjiao high-speed rail station, about 1h45 from Shanghai Hongqiao or 35 minutes from Nanjing South. From there it is a 25-minute drive to the retreat through tea fields and bamboo. You don't need to figure out the last mile, we drive you both ways.
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