14 Days of Ancient
Wellness & Wonder
Panda encounters, Taoist mountain retreats, and daily Traditional Chinese Medicine — all at the unhurried pace your body deserves, with an AI companion watching over your health every step of the way.
Why Chengdu
A City That Has Always Known How to Age Well
Chengdu has long held the highest life expectancy in China, and locals will tell you the secret is unhurried living — morning Tai Chi in the park, afternoon tea in bamboo chairs, evenings of conversation and mahjong. The city's rhythm is a prescription.
For visitors, this means something rare: a destination that is inherently therapeutic. The cuisine is built on medicinal principles. The mountains that ring the city — Qingcheng, Emei, the peaks above Jiuzhaigou — have been places of healing and contemplation for two thousand years.
We have designed this journey around that rhythm. Every outing is followed by recovery. Every excursion is paired with professional restoration. And Eve, your AI companion, is tracking your health indicators throughout — so your family has peace of mind, and you have freedom.
♻ Recovery-first design: We limit outings to 3 days per week, cap daily walking at 4 hours, and schedule mandatory rest and TCM therapy days after each multi-day excursion. This is not compromise — it is how you actually feel better at the end of two weeks.
Elder Care Standards
The Standard We Set for Ourselves
No other tour operator has built this infrastructure for elder travelers. This is the benchmark.
AI Health Companion
Eve reads your Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, or Oura Ring in real time. Heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep quality, and step count are streamed to a private family dashboard 24/7. Anomalies trigger immediate alerts to your care partner.
No app needed · AutomaticAge-Friendly Certified (AFC) Care Partner
Every group travels with a bilingual (English + Mandarin) Aging in Place Specialist who holds Age-Friendly Certification (AFC) and CNA/HHA credentials. They are your first responder, daily health observer, and logistics coordinator — not a tour guide in a different role.
1 : 6 ratio guaranteedEmergency Ready
Chuntai Wellness Resort has 24-hour on-site medical staff. For guests without the green channel, the nearest top-tier hospital is Pixian District People's Hospital (成都市郫都区人民医院 / 成都医学院第三附属医院), a Class III hospital approximately 15 minutes by car. Every vehicle carries a wheelchair, AED, and emergency medical kit.
15-min to Class III HospitalThoughtful Physical Design
Chuntai apartments are purpose-built for elder guests: rounded furniture, grab bars in bathrooms, anti-slip flooring, smart toilets, motion-activated night lighting, and emergency pull cords in every room. The elevator building eliminates stairs entirely.
Purpose-built · Not adaptedZero Endurance Transport
All transport is by luxury coach or premium van (baomu che). We enforce a 3-hour maximum per driving segment with mandatory stops. Gondolas and cable cars replace any strenuous hiking. Walking distances are disclosed for every activity — and always optional.
Walking disclosed dailyWeekly Family Briefing
Every Sunday, Eve generates an automated health summary — sleep trend, activity level, mood notes from your care partner, and upcoming itinerary — and sends it to your designated family contacts. No news is good news. Real news is delivered promptly.
Auto-generated every SundayDay by Day
14-Day Chengdu Wellness Journey
Activities marked 🌿 Wellness Day are in-resort recovery days. 🚌 Outing Days include transport, guide, and care partner. All walking distances are approximate; activities are always optional and pace is self-directed.
Morning / Arrival
Your concierge meets you at Chengdu airport, handles luggage, and drives you in a luxury van to Chuntai Wellness Resort. Check-in is smooth — no queues, no confusion.
Afternoon
Opening ceremony. Your group leader reviews the 14-day schedule, safety protocols, and emergency procedures. Then a comprehensive health baseline — vitals, mobility assessment, dietary preferences — conducted by an on-site physician who will create your personal wellness plan.
Evening
Medicinal welcome dinner. Optional: first TCM session — acupuncture, moxibustion, Tuina massage, or terahertz foot therapy at the Health Management Center. Your choice; your pace.
Morning
Certified instructor leads the group through Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocade Qigong) — a gentle 20-minute sequence designed for joint mobility and circulation. Then a leisurely walk through the resort's thousand-acre gardens.
Afternoon
Hyperbaric aromatherapy chamber (微压香氛氧舱) — 60 minutes of passive, deeply restorative therapy. Optional: billiards room, mahjong lounge, calligraphy workshop, or private garden reading.
Evening
Light wellness dinner. Health Management Center open for evening TCM treatments: THz foot therapy, Tuina, or moxibustion.
Morning
Luxury coach departs for Mt. Emei — approximately 3 hours to the mountain. Enjoy the scenic Sichuan countryside en route. Arrive in Emei for lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
Cable car ascends to the Golden Summit — one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China. Walk the level summit path (approximately 0.8 miles, flat) to the 48-meter Universal Worthy Bodhisattva statue and the ancient Bronze Hall. Return to Chuntai by evening.
Evening
Optional: Soak at the Hongzhushan thermal radon springs — mountain mineral water at 38°C, 10 minutes from the resort. Returns circulation and eases muscles after any travel.
Morning
Forest Qigong led by instructor at Wannian Temple's ancient cedar grove — a UNESCO site practice used for a thousand years. Then luxury coach to Leshan.
Afternoon
Scenic boat cruise on the confluence of three rivers — the only way to see the full 71-meter Giant Buddha as it was meant to be seen, from the water. Midday meal of翘脚牛肉 (braised beef, a Leshan specialty). Return to Chuntai by late afternoon.
Evening
TCM recovery session at Health Management Center: THz foot therapy or Tuina to restore circulation after the day's activities.
All Day
Morning Qigong. Free afternoon — garden walk, calligraphy, mahjong, reading room, or simply rest. The resort's team is available for additional TCM treatments at any hour.
Health Review
Your care partner sits with you to review the week's health data. How is your sleep trending? Any adjustments to the remaining itinerary that would serve you better? This conversation shapes the second week.
Evening
Medicinal dinner. Optional movie screening in the community room, or evening garden walk under the lights.
Morning
Wolong Panda Research Base — morning is feeding time, the ideal hour to see giant and red pandas in full playful mode. Expert naturalist commentary in English. Unhurried — this is not a crowd rush.
Afternoon — Yak Hot Pot Lunch
Tibetan-style yak broth hot pot, a warm and nourishing meal. Then to Dujiangyan, a 2,300-year-old hydraulic irrigation system still in full operation — a World Heritage Site with flat riverside paths and good English signage.
Evening
Return to Chuntai. THz foot therapy available at Health Management Center to ease any joint stiffness from the day.
Morning
Morning Qigong. Comprehensive mid-program health assessment: vitals, mobility check, and review of Eve's 7-day health data report. Physician consultation available for anyone who requests it.
Afternoon
Free time. The community room hosts optional activities: calligraphy, Mahjong, or other cultural activities arranged by the resort. Gardens are open.
Evening
Family health summary auto-sent by Eve. Group gathers for a light dinner and informal conversation about next week's highlights.
Travel
Coach and high-speed train to Huanglong Jiuzhai Station. Lunch at a Tibetan restaurant — yak butter tea, barley wine, wild mushroom dishes. Then coach to Huanglong.
Afternoon — Huanglong
Gondola to Wanglong Ping viewpoint — no hiking required. 693 terraced calcium carbonate pools, each a different shade of turquoise, emerald, or sapphire. Described by UNESCO as "one of the most scenic areas on earth." Boardwalk descent at your pace.
Evening
Tibetan dinner, local dance performance, arrival at Jiuzhai Paradise Intercontinental Hotel (low elevation — 2,000m — for your comfort). Two nights; no packing again tomorrow.
Morning
Electric shuttle bus takes you deep into Nuorilang Center. Zechawa Valley: Long Lake (the largest) and Five Flower Lake (the most vivid — a palette of teal, jade, amber, and cobalt). Boardwalk the entire way.
Afternoon
Rize Valley: Five Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall (the widest), and Mirror Lake. Shuttle between all stops — walking is between shuttle and boardwalk only. Your concierge handles photographs.
Evening
Dinner at the hotel. Optional: "Jiuzhai Eternal Legend" — a spectacular stage show telling 3,000 years of Tibetan and Qiang history through dance, light, and music. Best attended rested; skip if needed.
Morning
Train and coach back to Chuntai. Medicinal lunch on arrival.
Afternoon
Extended afternoon nap. Massage, THz foot therapy, or hyperbaric oxygen chamber — your care partner will book your preference in advance so no waiting.
Evening
Restorative dinner. Light activities in community room — this is a night to recharge before the city days ahead.
Morning
Qigong in the garden. Community activities: table tennis, calligraphy, or the mahjong room. Alternatively, simply walk the gardens with a cup of medicinal tea.
Afternoon
Health Management Center open. Four TCM options available: acupuncture, moxibustion, Tuina massage, or cupping therapy. Each session 30 minutes; sessions may be combined.
Evening
Free dinner. Video call setup assistance available if you'd like to connect with family — your care partner is glad to help with technology.
Morning
Morning Qigong. Then to People's Park — the social heart of Chengdu. Crane Tea House: order a gaiwan (lidded bowl) of Mengding Mountain tea, settle into a rattan chair under the wisteria, and watch the city move at its own slow pace. Live Sichuan opera (face-changing) performed tableside.
Afternoon
Wide-Narrow Alley (Kuanzhai Xiangzi) — a restored Qing Dynasty laneway with over a hundred boutiques, teahouses, and artisan workshops. Optional: traditional Sichuan opera costume and makeup experience, photographed by your concierge. Dinner at a local Chengdu hotpot restaurant.
Morning
Morning Qigong — your last session. Final comprehensive health assessment: compare Day 1 baseline with Day 13 readings. Physician presents your health improvement report. It is always a meaningful conversation.
Afternoon
Closing ceremony: group shares stories, care partners reflect on each guest's journey, program certificates presented. Eve's complete 14-day health report shared with each traveler and their family. Group photograph. Farewell gifts: Giant Panda plush and local Sichuan specialty gift box.
Evening
Farewell banquet — a feast of Chengdu's finest dishes prepared by the resort's medicinal cuisine chef. The night ends when it ends.
Morning
Leisurely breakfast. Concierge assists with packing, checkout, and luggage to the lobby. No rushing; your flight time is confirmed the day before.
Transfer
Luxury van to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Your concierge accompanies you to check-in, arranges wheelchair service if requested, and waits with you until you pass security.
Heading Home
You leave with a physician's report, a health plan, two weeks of memories, and the knowledge that someone was looking after you every day.
Daily Wellness Program
Therapies Woven Into Every Day
TCM is not a bonus here. It is the architecture of the journey.
Ba Duan Jin Qigong
Daily morning sessions with certified instructor. Eight gentle movements proven to improve joint mobility, circulation, and balance. Chair-adaptable for any fitness level.
Every morningMedicinal Cuisine
Every meal prepared under the direction of a TCM-trained nutritionist. Seasonal ingredients, restorative broths, and therapeutic herbs — nourishing without restriction.
3 meals dailyAcupuncture & Tuina
Traditional acupuncture, moxibustion heat therapy, cupping, and Tuina massage. Each session 30 minutes. Board-certified TCM physicians on staff.
4× per weekTHz Foot Therapy
Terahertz wave technology — promotes microcirculation, reduces inflammation, and accelerates muscle recovery. Particularly effective after travel days.
2× per weekHyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
Micro-pressure aromatherapy oxygen chamber: 60-minute sessions that enhance immune function, improve cognitive clarity, and deliver profound relaxation.
2× per weekThousand-Acre Gardens
Daily access to the resort's expansive park — medicinal herb gardens, bamboo groves, koi ponds, and seasonal blooms. Walking therapy, always available, never required.
Daily, open accessWhat's Included
Everything That Matters, Nothing Hidden
✓ Included in Your Journey
- ✓14 nights total accommodation — 10 nights at Chuntai Wellness Resort (private elder-adapted apartment) + 4 nights at boutique hotels near scenic sites
- ✓All meals (38 meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner + afternoon snacks)
- ✓All internal transport (luxury coach, premium van, cable cars, gondolas)
- ✓All admission tickets and entrance fees
- ✓Daily Qigong classes with certified instructor
- ✓4× weekly TCM therapy (acupuncture, moxibustion, Tuina, cupping)
- ✓2× weekly THz foot therapy & 2× hyperbaric oxygen chamber
- ✓AFC-certified bilingual care partner (1:6 ratio)
- ✓English-speaking licensed guide throughout
- ✓Arrival and departure airport concierge service
- ✓Eve AI health monitoring + family dashboard (full 14 days)
- ✓Opening and closing health assessments with physician report
- ✓Weekly automated family health summary
- ✓High-value travel accident insurance
- ✓AED + medical kit in every vehicle
- ✓GPS tracking bracelet (optional, available on request)
- ✓Farewell gifts (panda plush + Sichuan specialty box)
Not Included
- —International roundtrip flights (we can assist with booking)
- —China travel insurance (we recommend and can arrange)
- —Chinese visa fees (most US passport holders: $185 consular fee)
- —Personal spending and souvenirs
- —Additional TCM sessions beyond the included quota (¥80–180/session)
- —Optional upgrades: private villa, dedicated personal nurse (see Add-Ons)
- —Sichuan Opera dinner show at Jiuzhaigou (optional, ~$45/person)
- —Personal medications
Optional Add-Ons:
Private room upgrade from shared → solo: +$600
Dedicated 1:1 personal nurse (full CNA): +$1,800
Blood glucose monitor equipment (CGM patch): +$120
GPS tracking bracelet rental: included on request
Extended city day (Sanxingdui Museum or Jin Sha): +$85/person
Pricing
14-Day Chengdu Wellness Journey
All prices are per person, private room. Every guest has their own apartment — privacy is standard, not an upgrade. Prices include all meals, ground transport, care partner, TCM program, and Eve AI health monitoring. International flights and visa not included.
- Private Chuntai apartment — yours alone
- All meals, outings, and TCM included
- AFC-certified bilingual care partner (1:6)
- Eve AI health monitoring (full 14 days)
- Family health dashboard + weekly report
- Opening & closing physician assessment
- Airport concierge + all ground transport
- Private apartment, premium floor
- Dedicated bilingual CNA — for you alone
- All meals, outings, and TCM included
- Extended TCM sessions (6× weekly)
- Eve AI monitoring + priority family alerts
- Blood glucose monitoring included
- Priority West China Hospital access
Extended Stays
Stay Longer. Go Deeper.
For those who want more than two weeks — a month of genuine immersion, or up to six months of living as Chengdu does. Every extended stay includes a private room, full TCM program, AFC care partner, and Eve AI health monitoring.
- 12 curated outings (3× weekly)
- Full daily TCM + Qigong program
- Medicinal cuisine — all meals
- AFC care partner + Eve AI monitoring
- Weekly family health report
- 24 outings (3× weekly)
- 1 Tibetan deep-route excursion included
- Mandarin or calligraphy class option
- All TCM + full care package
- Community social integration
- 36 outings across all Sichuan seasons
- 2 deep Tibetan route experiences
- Cooking, calligraphy & Tai Chi classes
- Full care + AI monitoring
- Quarterly physician health report
- 72 curated outings across all seasons
- 4 deep Tibetan experiences
- Arts, language & cultural curriculum
- Community leadership role option
- Full care + priority AI monitoring
- Biannual physician health report
Ready when you are
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