Wendy Wu Tours has launched ‘In Pursuit of Wellness in China’, a new nine-day journey designed to introduce Australian travellers to a different side of China, combining the country’s rich cultural heritage with traditional wellness practices across Chongqing and Jiuli.
With Australians prioritising their health and wellbeing more than ever, wellness is increasingly shaping how people live and travel. As travellers look for holidays that offer more than sightseeing, Wendy Wu Tours’ new itinerary provides a journey that combines China’s cultural heritage with centuries-old wellness traditions, allowing travellers to slow down, reset and experience the destination differently.
The tour combines seven elements of wellbeing, including mindfulness, Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reiki, hot springs, Chinese herbal meals and Miao medicine, alongside cultural experiences and sightseeing.
At the heart of the journey is Chongqing, known as the ‘City of Longevity’ and a major destination for hot springs. Travellers will take part in daily meditation, Qigong and Reiki sessions, led by Reiki Master Peter Hui, alongside experiences including traditional Chinese medicine, reflexology and mineral hot springs.
The itinerary also offers the chance to discover Chongqing’s cultural highlights, before travelling to Jiuli to experience Miao culture and traditional medicine. The journey concludes with a river cruise through Chongqing and its spectacular drone show.
Sonia Orrego, Head of Product, from Wendy Wu Tours, says, “The new itinerary reflects a growing opportunity to explore China through its traditions and cultural practices. Wellness travel can offer a different way to experience a destination, and China has centuries of knowledge and traditions that lend themselves naturally to this type of journey. Travellers will have the opportunity to slow down, learn about traditional practices and experience the culture in a more hands-on way, while still enjoying some of Chongqing’s most memorable attractions.”
The tour is fully inclusive, with international flights and current taxes, four-star accommodation, domestic transportation, guided sightseeing, entrance fees and meals included. The maximum group size is 22 travellers. Departures are available across 2027 and 2028, with the tour currently priced from $6,880 per person, based on twin share.
Wendy Wu Tours notes that Reiki, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong and related practices included in the tour are complementary wellness and cultural experiences for relaxation and enjoyment, rather than medical treatments.
