Head UP
- Xinchang Rock Descent/Climbing & Village Hike
Courage,
is the most important of all the virtues because without courage,
we can't practice any other virtue consistently.
Courage,
is resistance to fear,
mastery of fear
- not absence of fear.
And,
Don't be satisfied with stories,
how things have gone with others.
Unfold our own myth.
Hold our Head UP!
Length : 2 days, 2 nights
- Xinchang Rock Descent/Climbing & Village Hike
Courage,
is the most important of all the virtues because without courage,
we can't practice any other virtue consistently.
Courage,
is resistance to fear,
mastery of fear
- not absence of fear.
And,
Don't be satisfied with stories,
how things have gone with others.
Unfold our own myth.
Hold our Head UP!
Length : 2 days, 2 nights
For more details about the difficulty levels, click here.
About the retreat
A group of Ding’s family moved to this mountain area during Ming dynasty,
they belief Taoism culture and follow the natural way of farming as a living since one thousand years.
Discovering to meet the quietness of the abandon village, step on small countryside path…
The location is a great rock climbing place, well know as the Red Gritstone Area:
“Danxia”, with different Technical difficulties, all kinds of rock climbing lovers could enjoy it!
A group of Ding’s family moved to this mountain area during Ming dynasty,
they belief Taoism culture and follow the natural way of farming as a living since one thousand years.
Discovering to meet the quietness of the abandon village, step on small countryside path…
The location is a great rock climbing place, well know as the Red Gritstone Area:
“Danxia”, with different Technical difficulties, all kinds of rock climbing lovers could enjoy it!
Itinerary
Day 1 19:00 gathering and departure from Shanghai 23:00 arrive at Xinchang mountain village, lunch Day 2 06:30 morning explore, discover local life 08:00 everyone gets up and breakfast 08:30 hike to rock climbing site 09:00 Climbing Session, coaching and try one by one 11:00 Rock Descent Session, descenting one by one 12:00 BBQ onsite 13:00 Rock Descent Session II: expeience it again 14:00 Climbing Session II 16:00 finish, hike back and rest in village 18:00 local dinner 20:00 bone fire 22:00 quiet relax for the day Day 3 06:30 morning explore, discover local life 07:30 everyone gets up and breakfast 08:30 hike into mountain area, explore villages 12:00 local lunch 14:00 return 18:00 arrive Shanghai Equipment: (Needs to be prepared by each participant) For rock climbing: - if you have your own equipment, welcome to use your own - shoe for rock climbing (shoes with viscosity and friction ) - short pats, or long pats with elasticity - fingernail cut we will provide helmet, dynamic rope, safety protect gears and support rope Other things - Hiking shoes (necessary, paths are very slippery when wet) - Hiking Jacket & Pants depends on season - Rain coat (in case) - Quick dry sports gear - Drinking bottle (no soft plastic, as often refill is with boiled water and it melts) - Backpack to carry your things during the hike (~25L) - Hiking Poles (optional, helpful with wet path and to avoid knee problems) - Personal toiletries and towel - Weather protection, according to the season Transportation: A private mini-bus will be arranged from/back to Shanghai downtown. Gathering: Time: 7 P.M. (19:00) Place: (unless notified differently) Zhongshan Park Subway Station, Line 3-4, Exit 3 Beside the 7-Eleven shop Meals: The second day's lunch will be picnic on the way. The meals include countryside local dishes, fresh vegetable and meat cooked in a traditional way. Simple and Healthy. Should you have some special requirements, please let us know beforehand. Accommodation: We will stay in a local guesthouse which we choose according to their good service commitment. Arrangements are usually twin bedrooms and occasionally in a shared dormitory. Friendly and Family atmosphere. Clean and simple. Booking Procedures: Click here to book Activity Confirmation: Upon reaching the minimum amount of participants, you'll receive an email with the last details about the trip. Usually 2 days before the departure. If we are unable to reach the minimum amount of participants, we will postpone or cancel the activity. Price: 1290 RMB Payment is done by cash, directly collected by our activity leader No deposit required, however we kindly ask you to keep us updated , if you are unable to attend, after booking. Minimum 6 persons, Maximum 24 persons Private Groups & Team Outings: For private group, contact us and we will arrange this trip for you (Price is dependant on group size). Included: - Transportation From & Back to Shanghai - Insurance (Click here for details) - Meals as per itinerary - 2 nights' accommodation - Rock climbing equipment and coaching Not Included: - Alcoholic Drinks everyone AA - Other personal expenses Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity… See you soon! |