DanLuShan 2026
Friday 20th November – Friday 28th November

Join us on our upcoming 2026 trip to DanLuShan.  On this page you will find information on passport/visa requirements, travel, lodging, sites to see and many more.  Come back to this page often to find updated information as we will continue to add more information this page before the trip.

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🏔️ DanLuShan 2026: A Sacred Taoist Wellness Retreat  
*20 – 28 November 2026 | Nandan, Guangxi, China*

🌟 Welcome to DanLuShan – The Immortal Mountain of Taoism

Nestled in the karst mountains of Nandan, Guangxi, DanLuShan is a living sanctuary of ancient Taoist alchemy and wellness heritage. It is recognised as the best‑preserved Ming Dynasty alchemy site in the world. For over 400 years, Taoist masters have practised inner energy cultivation (Nei Dan) and life extension here.

This 9‑day retreat invites spiritual seekers, health enthusiasts, and cultural explorers to experience authentic Taoist wellness, connect with ancient wisdom, and harmonise body, mind, and spirit.

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📅 Core Itinerary Details

– *Dates:* 20–28 November 2026 (9 days / 8 nights)  
– *Theme:* Taoist Alchemy, Qi Cultivation, and Ancient Chinese Philosophy  
– *Accommodation:* DanLuShan Muxiyuan Guesthouse (located within the scenic area)  
– *Group Size:* Limited to 25 guests  
– *Weather:* Mild temperatures (11–24°C) with minimal rain – ideal for wellness and outdoor activities

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📜 The True Heart of DanLuShan: Ming Dynasty Stone Inscriptions

DanLuShan is more than a beautiful landscape – it is a living heritage site of Ming Dynasty Taoism. Its power and spirit are preserved in ancient stone inscriptions written by the legendary Immortal Guanyang and his disciples during the Wanli Era (1573–1620).

These inscriptions reveal:

– The story of the *”Dragon Vein”* – the sacred energy believed to flow through the mountain.  
– The origin of the *”Human Gate”* – a passage representing the transition from mortal life to spiritual enlightenment.  
– Detailed records of Taoist alchemical practices, the construction of the *Shanggu Zhi’an* fortress, and the mountain’s profound spiritual legacy.

This is the authentic historical foundation of DanLuShan – a story you won’t find at most tourist destinations.

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🌟 Trip Highlights

1. Walk Through History  
Visit authentic Wanli Dynasty stone inscriptions and experience the ancient “Human Gate” carved by Taoist priests over 400 years ago.

2. Sacred Taoist Rituals  
– Sunrise Tai Chi at the historic Alchemy Platforms  
– Blessing ceremony at the ancient Alchemy Furnaces  
– Closing Energy‑Sealing Ceremony – a traditional ritual to seal in blessings and energy

3. Authentic Zhuang Cultural Experience  
Immerse yourself in local Zhuang culture, including folk songs, customs, and traditional cuisine.

4. Dragon Vein Stone Experience  
Learn about the sacred “Dragon Vein” stones. Guests will have the opportunity to touch and connect with these relics and receive a small stone token as a blessing.  
(Note: This is a cultural experience, not a crafting session.)

5. Natural Wellbeing  
– *Exclusive outdoor hot spring experience:* A special arrangement has been made at a nearby natural outdoor hot spring. This free, exclusive experience allows guests to soak in pure spring water (herbal options available).  
– *Five‑Element medicinal cuisine* inspired by Taoist philosophy and local flavours.

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📌 Important Updates

– The official hotel name is *DanLuShan Muxiyuan Guesthouse*.  
– The hot spring is a short drive away and is *free for participants*.  
– This trip focuses on *cultural exploration, Taoist philosophy, and historical heritage* – not a standard tourist programme.

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🧾 Practical Information

– Visa support and official invitation letters provided  
– Group transfers from airport/train station  
– November weather: sunny and comfortable

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🔖 Registration & Inquiries

A transformative journey to one of China’s most spiritual mountains.  
*Limited places available.*

For any questions, feedback, or to secure your place, please contact:  
📧 *info@acheresearch.nl*

DanLuShan Past Trip Videos

Travel Information

This section will include information on Visa information, flights & airports

Important:  Due to unforeseeable events such as war, extreme weather, geographical issues, we strongly advise purchasing travel insurance that covers such occurances.

Flight Hacks

Google Flight Hack For Cheaper Flights

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zOMrXJ_ch9U

Visa Requirements

Always check visa requirements with your own embassy for the most accurate and up‑to‑date information.  
General visa information for any country: *Sherpa* – simply enter your country of origin and destination.

General site for visa information for any country:

Sherpa – Just enter origin country and destination

China

China Visa Application Center

Hong Kong

General Visa Requirements (English)

UK Citizens

Hong Kong Entry Requirements For UK Citizens

China Entry Requirements For UK Citizens

Part Four: Visa for Hong Kong SAR of China

Dutch Citizens

Hong Kong Entry Requirements For Dutch Citizens

China Entry Requirements For Dutch Citizens

USA

Hong Kong Entry Requirements For US Citizens

China Entry Requirements For US Citizens

Train Information:

High Speedtrain schedule

Lodging & Accommodations

This section will provide information on places to stay.

Accommodations Hong Kong

Accommodations in Hong Kong will be on each parties discretion.  We will determine group accommodations once we meet for the China leg of the trip.  Upon return to Hong Kong, again accommodations will again be your own responsibility.  More information will be provided closer  to our departure dates.

Runway 1331 – Enlight Youth Hostel

The location of “Runway 1331 – Enlight Youth Hostel” is relatively new and not convenient, but not convenient for public transportation. As an alternative, the Yha Mei Ho House Youth Hostel is easier and closed to the electro street. It is older, but more affordable.  Booking information below:

https://www.agoda.com/zh-hk/runway-1331-enlight/hotel/hong-kong-hk.html?cid=1844104&ds=W2%2FqQxeC7V5MR%2Brg

Accommodations China

Nandan Muxi Park Hotel

The Nandan Muxi Park Hotel will be the main hotel we will be staying for the majority of this trip in China.  It provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Nandan will find that the Nandan Muxi Park Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.

https://ae.trip.com/hotels/v2/nandan-hotel-detail-19458806/nandan-muxi-park-hotel/

Nandan Railway Station is located approximately 41km away while Jinchengjiang Airport is 50km away. Keeping busy is easy, with Genting Highlands, Lingtai Fangcun Mountain Glass Skywalk – Observation Deck and Danlu Mountain Scenic Area – Viewing Platform all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Nandan hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Number of rooms (information provided by the owner: 30 rooms (single), 10 rooms (2persons) with optional extra 1 bed can be added to the room (roughly translated, so we have an idea how many people they can accomate)

Province / Provincie: Guangxi 廣西

City / Stad: Nanning 南𡨴

County / District: He Chi 河池

Trainstation in He Chi: Hechi Railway Station / 河池 火車站, once you bought your ticket, please let us know what your arrival time is, so we can inform the hotelowner Mr. Chu. The best way is to arrive approximately at the same time, so we can travel further from there.

If arriving on a different date and time: once you have arrived in HeChi city call the hotel, so they can pick you up

  • +86 778 727 5899
  • +86 778 728 0768

Sites & Places To See, Things To Do

DanLuShan

About the Scenic Area

Danlu Mountain, located in Nandan County, Guangxi, has a history of over 400 years. It is an important site of China’s Ming Dynasty alchemy culture, preserving the only complete physical remains of an ancient alchemy furnace, imperial‑grade ritual platforms, and other relics. Blending traditional health‑preserving culture with karst landscapes, the mountain boasts 89% forest coverage and abundant negative oxygen ions—an ideal setting for rejuvenation.

Guangzhou

Climate: June – August: the three months belongs to the summer season of Guangzhou, with high temperature up to around 30℃, sometimes even up to 38℃. It rains cats and dogs sometimes suddenly, but changes to sunny not after long. Summer is also the typhoon period of Guangzhou, but it occurs not very frequently. However, as it will disappoint your trip once happened, visitors are highly advised to check the real-time temperature before leaving for Guangzhou. Furthermore, student visitors gather there for summer vacation, and rates for flights and hotels usually rise during those months.

Weather Conditions

Temperature: Average daytime highs are around to 22C to 24C (72F to 75F), while nights and early mornings can feel cool, with temperatures dropping to roughly 11C to 16C (51F to 61F).

Conditions: The weather is generally sunny with low humidity and infrequent rain (only about 5 days of rain on average for the whole month). Late Nov Shift: Toward the end of the month, the weather becomes noticeably cooler due to incoming cold fronts, though it remains mild compared to northern climates.

Weather in Guangzhou

Weather in Guangxi

Cities

Miscellaneous

Anything that we may have missed that doesn’t fit into any of the categories above will be placed here

Questions & Answers

  1. What is that link for that you put at the top?
    • That is a link to a Chinese website that has detailed information about the hotel, sort of booking.com. I can’t read Chinese, but I see pictures. (27-06-2025)
  2. Can you also post the sim card you buy later after you arrive in HK so if we have trouble we can look for the specific one and maybe which part of the airport?
    • I think I can do that upon arrival, I will purchase one at the airport, not sure if it is the cheapest one, but most convenient one. (27-06-2025)
  3. What about currency conversion, How much should we bring/exchange in HK and should we exchange in HK and then exchange in China or keep our native currency and then exchange more after getting to China?
    • I think you should use the Octopus card and top it up there, so you can use it in China as well. I saw that the Octopus has a card that you can use in HK and China both. I have not researched that, maybe you can check out the ink of the Octopus card and report back. (27-06-2025)
  4. Do we know the training schedule each morning? What time to get to training and what we need to do before or after? Should we eat breakfast before or after training?
    • Training schedule, need to check with Professor, he will be teaching, Professor is very busy at the moment with his presentation and we can still discuss it a week before, unless you have other plans in Dan Lu Mountains. Maybe it is good to train before breakfast, after breakfast, normally you need to rest, because it can cause some discomfort in the stomach, let’s see what Professor’s suggests. (27-06-2025)
  5. Since you provided links, can you also provide links for maps where people should stay in HK near West Kowloon Train station in Tsim Sha Tsui?
    • To be honest I don’t, I think it is individual preferences, maybe some people want to stay in an airbnb or a bed and breakfast of a luxurious hotel. Depending also on your own needs, do you like shopping, or eating or clubbing. Personal preferences. It is only my recommendation, but I can be wrong, I think it is convenient to stay near the station so you don’t have to walk long ways with your luggage. (27-06-2025)