Day 1 — Encountering Tai Chi in Chenjiagou
Located 5 km east of Wen County in Henan, nestled along the Qingfeng Ridge and beside the South–North Water Diversion canal, Chenjiagou is renowned as the birthplace of Tai Chi. In 2020, UNESCO listed Tai Chi as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and “Wenxian Chenjiagou Tai Chi” became China’s first intangible cultural heritage to receive ecological origin protection.
Day 2 — Tracing Roots and Exploring the Origin of Tai Chi
Begin your journey at the Tai Chi Ancestral Temple and Museum, then visit other highlights of the scenic area
·Tai Chi Cultural Park
·Yang Luchan Training Site
·Chen Zhaopi Memorial
·East Ditch (Historic training ground)
·International Tai Chi Exchange Center
·Ancient Chenjiagou Village
Enjoy immersive experiences and cultural performances such as the stage piece Yang Luchan Becomes a Disciple — a tribute to Tai Chi’s transmission through generations.
Day 3 — The Secrets of Heluo Culture & Legacy of Tai Chi
Dive into ancient wisdom at the birthplace of the Heluo tradition:
Day 4 — Discovering Ancient Villages & Meeting Tai Chi Masters
Explore the historic World Tai Chi Town and engage with renowned Tai Chi figures.
Final Reflections
Chenjiagou’s well-curated educational experiences offer not just cultural immersion, but a path to personal growth and meaningful encounters with traditional Chinese wisdom.