Chongqing Wellness 11/12 Days Tour

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes this a wellness journey?

This programme combines traditional Chinese wellness practices with nature, culture and restorative travel. Experiences include guided meditation, Ba Duan Jin, Tai Chi, traditional Chinese medicine activities, hot springs, nourishing cuisine and a two-day retreat in the forests of Nanshan. The itinerary is thoughtfully paced to create a relaxed and meaningful travel experience.

2. How long is the journey?

The complete journey lasts 10 or 11 days, depending on your international flight schedule. The eight-day land programme in Chongqing runs from Day 2 to Day 9. Day 1 is the international departure and arrival day, while Day 10 or Day 11 is the return journey home.

The First Group departure is scheduled for 12–21 April 2027.

3. What are the tour prices?

All prices are in Australian dollars:

• Price: A$7,389 per person

• First Group Special Price: A$6,389 per person

The First Group price applies only to the 12–21 April 2027 departure, with a group size of 10–15 guests. A non-refundable deposit of A$500 per person must be paid by 1 December 2026 to secure your place.The balance due by 1/1/2027.

4. What is included in the tour price?

The package includes seven nights’ accommodation, seven breakfasts, eight lunches and eight dinners, an English-speaking guide throughout the land programme, private group transport, listed attraction tickets, scenic-area transport and the Nanchuan Botanical Garden interpretation fee.

It also includes Ba Duan Jin and Tai Chi instruction, the Chongqing traditional Chinese medicine experience, Tianxing hot springs, Nanshan retreat courses, one bottle of drinking water per person per day and travel agency liability insurance.

5. Are international flights included?

No. Return flights between Australia and Chongqing are not included.

Guests may select flights that best suit their departure city and schedule. Please speak with us before booking your flights so we can confirm that the arrival and departure times connect with the included group airport transfers.

6. When are the included airport transfers?

The included group airport transfers are:

• Arrival transfer: Day 2, for flights arriving before 11:00 am

• Departure transfer: Day 9, departing for the airport after 8:00 pm

Guests arriving one day earlier or departing one day later can book additional accommodation and airport transfers in advance. An additional transfer costs A$45 per person, with a minimum of two guests. Extra accommodation costs A$115 per person per night, based on twin share, and the single-room supplement is A$115 per person per night.

7. What type of accommodation is provided?

The journey includes a combination of comfortable city hotels, mountain-area accommodation, a hot-spring hotel and one night at the Nanshan wellness retreat.

Most listed hotels are of four- or five-star standard. The Nanshan retreat uses dedicated wellness guest rooms in a peaceful forest setting. Its facilities and style differ from those of a city star-rated hotel, with greater emphasis on nature, simplicity and restorative living. Final hotels are subject to confirmation.

8. What meals are included, and can dietary requirements be accommodated?

The programme includes seven breakfasts, eight lunches and eight dinners. Day 2 breakfast is not included.

Dining experiences feature wellness meals, Nanshan vegetarian cuisine and regional Chongqing specialities, including bamboo-shoot dishes, Wulong steamed banquet, chicken soup, private-kitchen cuisine, hot-spring banquet and individual dual-flavour Chongqing hotpot.

Please advise us of allergies, vegetarian requirements or other dietary needs when booking. We will communicate these requirements to our local partners, although specific ingredients and preparation methods may vary by venue.

9. What happens during the two-day Nanshan wellness retreat?

The Nanshan experience is a two-day, one-night forest retreat designed to help guests slow down and reconnect with themselves and nature.

Activities may include standing meditation and qi gathering, Five Elements flower arranging, singing-bowl sound healing, Shenshi afternoon tea, Nuo-mask mindful painting, guided art, aromatherapy and a healing music session. Vegetarian lunch and dinner are provided on both days, and guests stay overnight in the retreat’s wellness guest rooms. The exact activity sequence may be adjusted according to operational arrangements.

10. How active is the tour, and is travel insurance recommended?

The itinerary is moderately active and includes walking through scenic areas, historic streets, mountain attractions and natural landscapes. Cableways, scenic shuttles and other local transport are used where listed, but guests should still be comfortable walking and standing for reasonable periods.

There are no compulsory shopping stops and no pressure to purchase products. Personal travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended before departure. Guests should select appropriate coverage for medical needs, cancellations, delays, personal belongings and other circumstances relevant to their trip.​​​​​
 

Travel essentials

• Passport and visa (some Central Asian countries require visas)

• Sun protection items such as sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat

• Light clothing and warm layers due to large temperature differences

• Mobile payment and some cash, as WeChat or Alipay may not be supported in certain regions.​​​​​​​​​​

• Highly recommend to buy your own travel insurance according to your own situation before departure.