Retreat · 14–23 September 2026 · 10 days, 9 nights

Awaken the Fire Within

A sacred journey of action & alignment @ Mount Emei, China and Jiuzhaigou — Nine Villages Valley (UNESCO).

Walk the sacred path of awakening.

Join us on a transformative journey to Mount Emei — a revered Buddhist mountain embodying the powerful Fire energy, and home to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, the symbol of diligence, action and awakened living.

We are now entering a potent 20-year cycle known in Chinese metaphysics as the Li Fire period — a time that calls for clarity, courage and purposeful action.

From the sacred peaks of Mount Emei, we journey into the breathtaking landscapes of Jiuzhaigou Valley — the “Nine Villages Valley,” where crystal-clear lakes mirror the sky and ancient forests whisper stillness. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is nature in its most pristine, soul-stirring form.

This is more than travel

This is an activation.

Daily Qigong & Taiji to cultivate life-force energy.
Yoga practices to open and strengthen the body.
Breathwork to clear and energise.
Chakra meditation for deep inner alignment.

Move with intention. Align with the Fire of transformation. Awaken the discipline to create your next chapter. This is your time to act — with clarity, strength and spirit.

Day by day

10-day itinerary

Singapore – Chengdu – Leshan – Mount Emei – Chengdu – Jiuzhaigou – Chengdu – Singapore.

Day 1 · 14 Sep — Singapore → Chengdu

Fly to Chengdu. Yoga preparation.

Gran Melia Chengdu or similar (5★)
Day 2 · 15 Sep — Chengdu → Leshan → Mount Emei

Morning practice. Visit Huanglongxi Ancient Town, Dafo Buddhist Temple, and E’xiu Lake. Hot spring spa.

Le Méridien Emei Bay or similar (5★, includes hot spring)
Day 3 · 16 Sep — Mount Emei

Morning practice. Visit Baoguo Temple and Fuhu Temple. Hot spring spa. Afternoon practice.

Le Méridien Emei Bay or similar (5★, includes hot spring)
Day 4 · 17 Sep — Mount Emei Golden Summit

Morning practice. Cable car to the Golden Summit. See the ten-direction Samantabhadra statue. Overnight on the summit (pack light).

Jinding Hotel (Yuexia Building) or similar (4★)
Day 5 · 18 Sep — Mount Emei → Chengdu

Morning sunrise practice, viewing the sea of clouds. Visit Wannian Temple. Return to Chengdu.

voco Jiuyanqiao or similar (5★)
Day 6 · 19 Sep — Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou (high-speed train)

Morning practice. Visit Zhongcha Valley Tibetan village. Thangka and incense making. Evening show: Jiuzhai Eternal Love.

Jiuzhai Hilton International Resort or similar (5★)
Day 7 · 20 Sep — Jiuzhaigou (full day)

Tour Jiuzhaigou’s three valleys — Shuzheng, Zechawa and Rize — by eco-bus.

Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou or similar (5★)
Day 8 · 21 Sep — Jiuzhaigou — Wellness day

Morning practice. Incense appreciation. Forest walk.

Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou or similar (5★)
Day 9 · 22 Sep — Jiuzhaigou → Chengdu

Visit Li Bai Memorial Hall. Free time at Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li. Evening: Sichuan opera face-changing show with tea.

Gran Melia Chengdu or similar (5★)
Day 10 · 23 Sep — Chengdu → Singapore

Morning walk. Transfer to the airport. Fly home.

No hotel — flight day.

Investment

Reserve your place

Single bed SGD 4,560

Twin bed (per person) SGD 4,880

Price does not include flight tickets. Includes daily practice, hotel transfers, hotels, meals, local transport and sightseeing (all entry tickets).

Twin sharing is priced slightly higher per person than a single room to cover a private-guide upgrade for the Jiuzhaigou leg of the journey.

Deposit SGD 1,500 per person, due at the time of booking to secure your place.
Balance due in full within 7 days of booking, given the retreat’s proximity. Bookings made from now on require full payment at the time of booking.
Payment method bank transfer or PayNow — details provided upon booking.
Cancellation & refunds 60+ days before departure, full refund less a SGD 300 admin fee; 30–59 days, 50% refund; under 30 days (including all bookings from now), non-refundable, though your place may be transferred to another guest at no charge, subject to availability.
Group size minimum 6 guests to run, maximum 16.
Not included flights, China visa (if applicable), travel insurance, gratuities, and any optional activities outside the listed itinerary.
Visa Singapore passport holders currently enjoy 30-day mutual visa-free entry to China, which covers this 10-day retreat. Please verify your own eligibility and the latest requirements before booking flights, as visa policy can change.
Travel insurance strongly recommended for all guests and is each guest’s own responsibility to arrange.

Meet your teacher

Victor Chng (莊敬鏵)

Victor is a pioneer — one of the first teachers to introduce Yin Yoga Teacher Training to Asia, in 2006 — with a teaching journey that began in 2005. He has trained Yin Yoga instructors worldwide and now leads the way in Internal Yin and Life-force Movement, a powerful blend of Taiji, Qigong and Yoga that taps into your body’s natural energy flow.

In practice