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Taoist Quest at Jinyun Mountain
黄帝祖庭 · 绍龙丹道 · 养生圣境

🏔️ 4700-Year Yellow Emperor Heritage ⛩️ Largest Zhengyi Temple in SW China 🍃 Qigong · Daoist Medicine · Bigu

Step into living Daoist tradition. 9, 14 & 21-day journeys of inner cultivation, rooted in ancient Chinese 国学 .

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Why Jinyun Mountain?

Recognized as one of the “Three Great Religious Mountains of Sichuan”, Jinyun Mountain holds three unique identities in Daoist history:

  • 🔱 Ancestral Origin
    4,700 years ago, the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) refined elixirs at Jinyun Hall. The Daoist Canon honors it as a sacred immortal cultivation site — predating organized Daoism.
  • 📜 Zhengyi Daoist Stronghold
    Shaolong Temple, the largest preserved Zhengyi temple in Southwest China (70+ acres), integrates talismans, inner alchemy, martial arts, and Daoist medicine.
  • 🍃 Living Wellness Sanctuary
    Famed for the Four Treasures of Daoist Living — Daoist cuisine, tea, qigong, and rituals. International visitors call it “the other Daoist Silicon Valley”.

In the footsteps of sages

Since the Song dynasty, descendants of Zhang Daoling, Chen Tuan, and Zhang Sanfeng cultivated here, making Jinyun Mountain a living lineage of Zhengyi Dao. Today, our retreats carry forward authentic neidan, medical qigong, and Daoist meditation — without dilution.

Three Paths, One Dao — 9 · 14 · 21 Days —

In Daoist tradition, 3, 6 and 9 symbolize the natural rhythm of transformation. Choose the cycle that aligns with your intention.

9 Days · Foundation

“Entering the Dao” — Perfect for first-timers. Learn classic qigong forms, tea ceremony, and basic Daoist meditation. Includes daily lectures on Daodejing and Yellow Emperor heritage.

from $4,500

14 Days · Practice

“Walking the Dao” — Intermediate immersion. Deepen neidan breathing, attend Daoist medicine workshops (pulse diagnosis, herbal basics), and explore talismanic calligraphy.

from $6,200

21 Days · Return

“Becoming the Dao” — Complete transformation. Includes optional 7-day guided Bigu (fasting), silent retreat in Baiyun Temple, and advanced internal alchemy theory.

from $9,800

A Day in the Retreat (14‑day sample)

06:00 – 07:15
Morning Qigong · Baduanjin (Eight Brocades) or Daoist breathing (Tuna)
07:30 – 08:30
Daoist breakfast (seasonal congee, mountain vegetables)
09:00 – 11:00
Scripture study & lecture: Daodejing · Qingjing Jing (bilingual)
11:00 – 12:30
Shaolong Temple tour & Daoist ritual introduction (incense offering, bowing)
12:30 – 14:00
Vegetarian Daoist lunch + rest
14:00 – 16:00
Workshop: Daoist Medicine / Neidan theory / Taiji principles
16:00 – 17:30
Tea ceremony with Jinyun “sweet tea” or incense ceremony
18:00 – 19:00
Herbal dinner (Daoist food therapy)
19:30 – 21:00
Silent meditation / sutra copying / Q&A with senior practitioner
21:30
Rest in tranquil mountain accommodation

※ 9-day: condensed structure (3d foundation, 4d practice, 2d integration). 21-day: adds full Bigu week, guqin meditation and deeper neidan.

Sacred Stay · Modern Comfort

✨ Premium Wellness

Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei

8 min drive to Shaolong Temple

Hot springs, mountain-view suites, and private Tai Chi pavilions. Ideal for 9 & 14-day retreats seeking ultimate relaxation after daily practice.

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🧘 Group & Long-term

Jinyun Jinjiang International Hotel

15 min drive to Shaolong Temple

Spacious, nature-surrounded, excellent for 21-day practitioners and groups. Comfortable standard with authentic local character.

Airport transfer included – Pick-up/drop-off at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG, approx. 40 min).

Voices from the Mountain

At Shaolong Temple, I finally felt what “Qi” means – not a concept, but a living presence inside. The Daoist medicine workshop was a revelation.
— David, Switzerland (14-day)
Standing where the Yellow Emperor once refined elixirs, I understood the deep continuity of Chinese civilization. The 9-day retreat was life-changing.
— Sophia, Canada (9-day)

2026 Retreat Dates (Tentative)

🌸 Spring
Apr 7 – 15 (9d)
Apr 7 – 20 (14d)
☀️ Summer
Jul 6 – 14 (9d)
Jul 6 – 26 (21d)
🍂 Autumn
Sep 21 – Oct 4 (14d)
Sep 21 – Oct 11 (21d)

Custom group retreats available year-round. Contact us for private arrangements.

Begin Your Taoist Quest

Limited places per cohort to preserve authentic transmission. Inquire or reserve your spot.

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📍 Shaolong Temple, Jinyun Mountain, Chongqing, China