China Adventure 2026

China Adventure 2026 is a once-in-a-lifetime journey that blends world-class Tai Chi competition, deep cultural heritage, and unforgettable travel across China’s most iconic landscapes.

Centered around the 3rd Yang Family Tai Chi International Elite
Tournament at sacred Emei Mountain, this experience brings together practitioners from around the world to compete, connect, and celebrate the living tradition of Yang Family Tai Chi.For tournament participants, the adventure begins in Chengdu and continues to Emei Mountain, where participants prepare through group rehearsals before the tournament’s opening ceremonies.

Over several inspiring days, athletes take part in individual and group events, culminating in award ceremonies, master demonstrations, and international group performances.

For folks not participating in the tournament, their adventure begins in Chengdu, where you’ll explore the Sichuan Food Museum.

Where you will learn to cook iconic dishes, sip local teas, and stroll historic streets while soaking in the city’s vibrant flavors.

Journey to Emei Mountain with a memorable stop at the Leshan Giant Buddha.

A defining highlight is the Centennial Birthday Commemoration of Grand Master Yang Zhenduo.

Featuring scholarly presentations, personal remembrances, and a vibrant disciples’ celebration that honors lineage, excellence, and shared purpose.

Beyond the tournament, participants embark on a remarkable cultural journey.

Experience the serenity of Emei Mountain, meet the beloved giant pandas of Chengdu, stroll historic Kuanzhai Alley, and enjoy the energy of Taikoo Li.

Travel onward to Yangshuo for bamboo rafting among dramatic karst peaks and an unforgettable evening at the open-air spectacle Impression Liu Sanjie.

Explore Guilin’s night river cruises before flying to the sacred Wudang Mountains. In the Wudang Mountains, the sacred heart of Taoist internal arts, explore legendary temples, experience the Jade Void Palace, and witness the stunning performance A Dream of Wudang.

The journey concludes in Shanghai, offering cultural exchange with local Tai Chi communities and time to explore one of the world’s great cities.

China Adventure 2026 offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, scenic beauty, and Tai Chi tradition, making it a journey to train, perform, and experience China like never before.

CHINA ADVENTURE 2026 ITINERARIES

The 2026 YFTC China Adventure has three distinct tours.

Tour Package A: A 14-day adventure for those not participating in or attending the tournament. It includes an extended tour of Chengdu and Emei Mountain plus Yangshuo, Guilin, Wudang Mountain and Shanghai.

Tour Package B: A 14-day adventure for those attending or participating in the International Tournament of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. It includes a tour of Emei Mountain, Chengdu, Yangshuo, Guilin, Wudang Mountain and Shanghai.

Tour Package C: An 8-day adventure for those attending or participating in the tournament and includes a tour of Emei Mountain and Chengdu.

Meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Itinerary Tour Package A

Cost: Single Room: $3,200 USD; Double Room: $2750

Day 1 October 15 Arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Stay in Chengdu Meals: none

Day 2 October 16 Visit Sichuan Food Museum: cook a Sichuan dish and taste Sichuan food.
Stay in Chengdu Meals: BLD

Day 3 October 17 Strolling around Chengfu on your own, taste local food,
tea, cycling, etc. Stay in Chengdu Meals: B

Day 4 October 18 Morning: Visit to the Wuhou Shrine (Temple of Marquis Wu), a shrine dedicate to Zhuge Liang and others from the Shu Han kingdom during China’s Three Kingdoms period.
Afternoon: Bus to Emei Mt with a stopover to see the Leshan Giant Buddha by boat. Stay in Emei Mt. Meals: BLD

Day 5-14 October 19-28 Join Group B

Itinerary Tour Package B

Cost: Single room $3000 USD; Double Room: $2550

Day 1 October 15

Arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Travel to Emei Mountain.
Evening: Rehearsal of group performance of 26 Form
Stay in Emei Mt. Meals: None

Day 2 October 16

Tournament Opening Ceremonies, Tournament.
Stay in Emei Mt. Meals: BLD

Day 3 October 17 Tournament. Stay in Emei Mt. Meals: BLD

Day 4 October 18

Morning: Tournament
Afternoon: Tournament Award Ceremonies Master’s Demonstration Int’l Group Performance Closing
Stay in Emei Mt. Meals: BLD

Day 5 October 19

Morning: Grand Master Yang Zhenduo Centennial Birthday Celebration, Academic Presentations, Remembrances
Afternoon: Disciples Celebration (everyone welcome)
International cultural performances
Stay in Emei Mt. Meals: BLD

Day 6 October 20

Morning: Tour of Emei Mountain

Afternoon: Bus to Chengdu
Stay in Chengdu Meals: BLD

Day 7 October 21

Morning: Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas
Afternoon: Visit Kuanzhai Alley, a newly renovated Qing dynasty district – a good pace to stroll, try some local food, shop for souvenirs and get a taste of
local culture, and Taigu Business Street (Sino- Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu)
Stay in Chengdu Meals: BLD

Day 8 October 22

Fly to Guilin and bus to Yangshuo
Evening: Attend performance about Liu Sanjie: the famous large-scale outdoor musical performance, “Impression Liu Sanjie”, held on the Li River in
Yangshuo, based on her story

Stay in Yangshuo Meals: BLD

Day 9 October 23

Morning: Bamboo rafting in Yangshuo offers scenic floats on the Li or Yulong Rivers, showcasing stunning karst landscapes, with Yulong River
providing calmer, more traditional non-motorized experiences than the Li River’s noisy motorized crafts
Afternoon: Bus to Guilin
Evening: Night boat tour
Stay in Guilin Meals: BLD

Day 10 October 24

Morning: Fly to Wudang Mountain
Afternoon: Visit Wudang Mt., the Jade Void Palace, Wudang Museum
Evening: Watch Wudang show, “A Dream of Wudang” at the Taiji Theatre featuring martial arts and cultural performances
Stay in Wudang Mt. Meals: BLD

Day 11 October 25

Visiting Wudang Mountain Gold Palace (Jindian), Taihe Palace, and Purple Cloud Palace (Zixiao Gong)
Stay in Wudang Mt. Meals: BLD

Day 12 October 26

Fly to Shanghai
Free time in afternoon
Stay in Shanghai Meals: BL

Day 13 October 27

Morning: Exchange event with local tai chi friends
Afternoon: Shopping
Stay in Shanghai Meals: BL

Day 14 October 28

End of China Adventure 2026

Note: Transportation to airport is not arranged by the tour
company Meals: B

Itinerary Tour Package C

Cost: Single room $1690 USD; Double Room: $1480

Day 1 October 15

Arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Travel to Emei Mountain
Evening: Rehearsal of group performance of 26 Form
Stay in Emei Mt. Meals: None

Day 2 October 16

Tournament Opening Ceremonies
Tournament
Stay in Emei Mt.

Meals: BLD

Day 3 October 17

Tournament
Stay in Emei Mt.

Meals: BLD

Day 4 October 18

Morning: Tournament
Afternoon: Tournament Award Ceremonies
Master’s Demonstration
Int’l Group Performance
Closing
Stay in Emei Mt.

Meals: BLD

Day 5 October 19

Morning: Grand Master Yang Zhenduo Centennial Birthday Celebration, Academic Presentations, Remembrances
Afternoon: Disciples Celebration(everyone welcome)
International cultural performances
Stay in Emei Mt.

Meals: BLD
Day 6 October 20

Morning: Tour of Emei Mountain
Afternoon: Bus to Chengdu
Stay in Chengdu

Meals: BLD

Day 7 October 21

Morning: Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Pandas
Afternoon: Visit Kuanzhai Alley, a newly renovated Qing Dynasty district – a good pace to stroll, try some local food, shop for souvenirs and get a taste of
local culture, and Taigu Business Street (Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li)
Stay in Chengdu Meals: BLD

Day 8 October 22

End of tour. Shuttle service to airport not included

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