Land of Inner-Peace
- -in Search of Shangri-La in EAST China: Zhejiang Gongyu Village

Once on a valley of East Zhejiang...
Untouched by the modernization frenzy of the city life, accessible only by foot,
the treasure of an authentic mountain lays on the magnificent display of human and nature working in harmony since centuries ago,
building a colorful landscape of rice fields steps from the deep heart of the valley to the sharp edge of this magic cauldron.
 
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Length: 3 days, 2 nights
Location:​ Zhejiang, Gongyu 5.5 hours from Campus
Timing: 
For more details about the difficulty levels, click here.
About the Retreat:

The East China Shangri-La Gong Yu mountain locates in Zhejiang Xianju. It is a village located at the height of 600 meters. Surrounded by all kinds of different shapes of mountains, the village quietly sits in the valley, keeps a touch of the life as it was happening centuries ago. Maybe this is also why it is called the East China Shangri-La…

Itinerary:

Day 1 “Entry Village of Gongyu”
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07:00  First pick up : School Campus ;
          Second pick up : Follow school set up address
          (a break after two hours drive in high-way service area)
12:30  Arrive at Qiankeng and Lunch
14:00  Start the hike into Gongyu
16:30  Arrival Gongyu
17:00  Local village explore
18:00  Local Dinner
19:00  Enjoy the campfire
21:30  Good Sleep

Day 2  “ Wild EARTH – Gongyu Waterfall”

07:00  Stretch opening of the Day
          Gathering who get up early to do some walk and body stretch, free to join
08:00  Breakfast together : Chinese bread, congee, eggs.
          If you need coffee or you have special needs, please prepare by yourself
09:30  Loop Hike from the village, cross forest path to explore other parts of the valley
12:00  Local lunch
13:30  Continue hike to the waterfall
16:00  Back to Guesthouse
16:30 Toufu Workshop
18:00 Dinner together
19:30 Enjoy the campfire & Games
21:30 Good sleep

Day 3   “ Hike Out”
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07:00  Stretch opening of the Day
          Gathering who get up early to do some walk and body stretch, free to join
08:00  Breakfast together : Chinese bread, congee, eggs.
          If you need coffee or you have special needs, please prepare by yourself
09:00 Hike out of the village
11:30 Arrival Linkeng village
12:00 Local lunch & little rest
13:30 Departure to Kunshan,
         Reflective Debriefing on bus
18:30 Arrival in Campus

Included:
-Transportation From & Back to Campus
-Insurance
-All meals in the itinerary 
-Local workshop & equipment
-Leader & organization fee
-Invoice

Not Included:
-Small bottle water not provided ( need to bring refilling water bottle, responsible travel )
-Other costs not mentioned in the itinerary

Equipment list:
- Hiking shoes
- Hiking Jacket & Pants depends on season/or rain coat
- Quick dry sports gear
- Hiking Poles
- Drinking bottle (no soft plastic, as often refill is with boiled water and it melts)
- Backpack to carry your things during the hike (~20L), waterproof small bag to protect phone, wallet etc
- Personal toiletries and towel
- Weather protection, according to the season, Fleece in cold season, sun glasses, cap for sunshine etc

​Some Local Experience/Workshops 
(we will choose time during the days to conduct )
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Hiking Workshop

Basic hiking workshop covering:
How to dress hiking jackets,
How to walk with hiking poles,
How to start a hike,
What are the key prevention points during a hike.
Outdoor disciplines 
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Toufu Workshop

Following the introduction of the local,
learn how to make Toufu.

Enjoy your vitality,
devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity…
See you soon!