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Taoist Tai Chi
& Qigong

Move with the mountain. Flow like water. Know the Way.

道家太极 · 青城问道 · 自然之道
¥2,000
RMB · FIXED RATE
2
DAYS · QINGCHENG MT.
Tai Chi practice Qingcheng Mountain Sichuan Qingcheng Mountain misty bamboo forest
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Course Overview · 课程概览

On the Sacred Mountain
Where Taoism Was Born

Qingcheng Mountain is not just a beautiful place. It is the birthplace of organized Taoism in China — the site where Zhang Daoling founded the first Taoist sect nearly 2,000 years ago. Every path here is a teaching. Every tree is a scripture.

Over two days, you practice Tai Chi and Qigong in the mornings with mist still covering the bamboo, receive lectures on Taoist philosophy in the afternoon, and walk among temples that have been carved into the mountain since the Han Dynasty.

"The Tao that can be named is not the eternal Tao. But on this mountain, you stop trying to name it — and begin to feel it." — Priest Qinghe, Head Taoist, Qingcheng
What You Learn · 学习内容

The Way of Body, Breath & Mind

Taoism is not a religion of belief. It is a practice of alignment — with nature, with your body, and with the flow of existence.

Module 1 · 太极拳

Tai Chi — Moving Meditation

The classical 24-form Yang-style Tai Chi, taught step by step over two mornings at dawn on the mountain platform overlooking the bamboo valley.

  • The 24 foundational postures of Yang-style Tai Chi
  • Weight shifting and root — the concept of "grounding"
  • Slow, continuous movement as the expression of Wu Wei
  • Solo practice and two-person sensing exercises
Module 2 · 气功

Qigong — Cultivating Life Energy

Standing meditation and breath cultivation. Learn to feel, gather, and circulate qi (vital energy) through the body. Even beginners often feel immediate effects.

  • Zhan Zhuang — Standing Post meditation (20 min)
  • Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) sequence
  • Microcosmic orbit breathing visualization
  • Morning practice: face the rising sun, open the channels
Module 3 · 道德经

Tao Te Ching — Reading the Classic

Guided study of selected passages from Laozi's Tao Te Ching with a resident Taoist priest. Not an academic lecture — a living conversation about how to apply this wisdom today.

  • Wu Wei — action through non-action
  • Pu — the uncarved block: embracing simplicity
  • Yin-Yang: the dance of opposites
  • Returning: the principle of natural cycles
Module 4 · 道观游历

Temple Walk — Living Architecture

A guided walk through the ancient Taoist temples of Qingcheng Mountain. Each temple teaches something different. Each hall has a different deity, a different atmosphere, a different teaching.

  • Tianshi Cave — Zhang Daoling's original meditation cave
  • Shangqing Palace — the highest temple on the mountain
  • Ritual observation: incense offerings and prayer forms
  • The symbolism of Taoist iconography decoded
Qingcheng Mountain Taoist master

"Water does not fight the rock. It goes around. This is the deepest Tai Chi lesson."

Your Guide · 引导大师

Priest Qinghe

清和道长

Priest Qinghe has lived and practiced on Qingcheng Mountain for 25 years. Initiated into the Longmen lineage of the Complete Reality school of Taoism, he is a rare practitioner who can make the most abstract Taoist concepts feel immediately applicable to ordinary life.

He has taught Tai Chi and Qigong to hundreds of foreign visitors, and is beloved for his patience, his humor, and his ability to demonstrate transformation rather than just describe it.

"Most people come here thinking Taoism is complicated," he says with a smile. "They leave realizing it was always this simple. They were the complicated part."

25+YRS ON MOUNTAIN
LongmenLINEAGE
400+INT'L STUDENTS
The Three Practices · 三项修炼

What You Will Practice

Each morning begins on the open platform of Qingcheng Mountain, where mist rises from the valley below and the bamboo is still wet with dew.

太极

Tai Chi Chuan

The 24-form Yang-style sequence. Slow, flowing, meditative. Every movement a conversation between heaven and earth.

气功

Qigong

Ba Duan Jin and Zhan Zhuang. Cultivate internal energy, improve health, and learn to feel what classical texts call "qi."

打坐

Taoist Seated Meditation

Different from Buddhist zazen — Taoist sitting focuses on inner alchemy, circulating energy, and resting in the natural state.

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天人合一
Heaven & Human as One
Core Philosophy · 核心哲学

The Four Pillars
of Taoist Wisdom

無為 Wu Wei

Action through non-action. Effortless effort. Stop forcing — begin flowing.

自然 Ziran

Naturalness. The way of being that requires no performance, no pretense.

陰陽 Yin-Yang

All opposites are one. Light contains dark. Rest contains action. Knowing this is freedom.

道 The Tao

The Way that underlies all things. You cannot grasp it. But you can stop blocking it.

Preparing Yourself · 心理准备

What to Expect

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Dawn Practice

Tai Chi begins at sunrise, on the open mountain terrace. The mist, the silence, the bamboo — this is the classroom.

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Mountain Living

Accommodation in a traditional guesthouse on or near Qingcheng Mountain. Clean, comfortable, and immersed in nature.

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No Experience Needed

Complete beginners are welcome and expected. The practice adjusts to your body. Age and fitness level are not barriers.

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Temple Exploration

One full afternoon walking Qingcheng Mountain's ancient Taoist temples with your guide, who knows their every secret.

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Taoist Tea Ceremony

A traditional Taoist tea sharing at the end of practice each day. The perfect integration of body, mind, and spirit.

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Certificate Issued

Bilingual certificate of Tai Chi and Qigong practice, hand-stamped by Priest Qinghe with the Longmen lineage seal.

Practical Details · 实用信息

Everything You Need to Know

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    Location

    Qingcheng Mountain (青城山), ~65 km from central Chengdu. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Chinese Taoism.

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    Course Fee

    ¥2,000 RMB fixed rate, billed as part of your actual expenses. Included in all 7/10/15-day packages.

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    What to Wear

    Loose, comfortable clothing. Flat shoes or bare feet for practice. We recommend light layers — mountain mornings can be cool even in summer.

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    Transport

    Return transfer from Chengdu to Qingcheng Mountain included in your trip costs. No arrangement needed on your side.

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    Weather

    Qingcheng Mountain is often misty and cool. This adds to the atmosphere. Bring a light rain jacket. Practice continues in light rain — it is considered auspicious.

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    Physical Requirements

    No physical fitness required. Tai Chi is a practice for all ages and body types. Even those with joint issues can participate with modifications.

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    Language

    All instruction interpreted live into English. Priest Qinghe has worked with international students for over 20 years and welcomes direct questions.

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    Included In

    Taoist Tai Chi module is included in all three journey packages (7, 10 & 15 days). The 7-day package includes Zen + Tai Chi.

Begin Your Journey

Move Like Water.
Know the Way.

The mountain has been waiting for you for 2,000 years. It can wait one more day — but you cannot.

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