Price includes
- Private transfers, rail and ferry arrangements
- Selected accommodation and daily breakfast
- English-speaking guides and retreat coordination
- Planned entrance tickets and cultural experiences
- 24/7 local support
Special Depth Tours
12-Day Meditation & Culture Journey
Move from Beijing and Shanghai to Putuoshan and Hangzhou for quiet practice, temple heritage, tea culture and local craft.
MeditationPutuoshanZen retreatHangzhou teatemple culture
12days
RouteBeijing · Shanghai · Putuoshan · Hangzhou
TransportPrivate vehicle, rail & ferry
Accommodation11 nights, tailored hotels
Group sizeUp to 12 guests
What this journey brings together
Find your inner peace on this spiritual and cultural journey. Begin in Beijing and Shanghai before slowing down on Putuoshan for a silent Zen retreat, then continue to West Lake for a traditional tea ceremony and local crafts.
Highlight
Journey highlights
- Participate in a silent Zen retreat on Putuoshan
- Enjoy West Lake and a traditional tea ceremony
- Experience the serenity of Beijing's Lama Temple
- Discover traditional arts and crafts in Hangzhou and optional Suzhou
Beijing · Shanghai · Putuoshan · Hangzhou
Scenes from this programme
These supplied visuals can be replaced, reordered or removed from the tour manager.
Day-by-day journey
| Days | Route & experiences |
|---|---|
| 1–3 | Beijing: Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, hutongs and arrival rhythm. |
| 4–5 | Shanghai: old and new city life with time for reflection. |
| 6–7 | Putuoshan: sacred-island temples and silent Zen retreat. |
| 8–10 | Hangzhou: West Lake, tea ceremony and local crafts. |
| 11–12 | Return to Shanghai and departure; Suzhou can be added as an extension. |
Included and tailored around your group
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Meals not listed in the final itinerary
- Optional Suzhou extension unless confirmed