Arrive & assess
Settle into the courtyard and confirm dietary needs, wellbeing considerations and personal boundaries.
CORE FIVE-DAY PROGRAMME · LIJIANG, YUNNAN
Five-Day Qingxin Bigu Wellness Retreat
Five days in a real Qingxin Valley courtyard to reset sleep, movement, meals and daily pace in one grounded rhythm.
5 daysSettle, observe and transition
Small groupSpace for individual care
Talk firstClarify dietary and health boundaries
01 · THE ESSENTIALS
Bigu is not an extreme starvation challenge
Qingxin Bigu is framed through regular sleep, gentle practice, observation and a gradual dietary plan. Exact intake, preparation and the return to regular meals are explained in writing before confirmation and depend on individual suitability.
02 · WHAT TO EXPECT
The five-day outline
Settle & observe
Regular sleep, gentle practice, quiet time, generous rest and the confirmed dietary plan work together.
Integrate & reflect
Revisit practices that suit you and notice changes in sleep, energy, movement and appetite.
Return & continue
Follow the confirmed transition back to regular meals, close the retreat and shape a realistic rhythm for home.
03 · ON LOCATION
Practice in the courtyard where daily life unfolds
Standing practice, breathwork and qigong take place beneath trees, tiled roofs and open skies. Sleep, energy, physical sensations and willingness to join are checked each day; every activity can be adapted or stopped.
Dietary and wellbeing boundaries
This is not medical diagnosis or treatment. Bigu is not suitable for everyone. People who are pregnant, under 18, have a history of eating disorders, experience hypoglycaemia, take diabetes medication, live with serious chronic illness or receive specialist care should speak with their doctor and disclose relevant needs. Stop immediately and seek care if unwell.
04 · FAQ
Questions before you come
01Does the retreat mean eating nothing for five days?＋
The website does not define Bigu as complete starvation. Intake, preparation and the return to regular meals must follow the written programme and individual assessment.
02Can I join mainly for rapid weight loss?＋
The retreat does not promise rapid weight loss. Suitability depends on health, medication, dietary history and expectations discussed before booking.
03Can I travel on my own?＋
Yes. Solo guests are welcome, as are friends travelling together. Room arrangements are clarified before confirmation.
QINGXIN VALLEY · LIJIANG
Check the fit before confirming five retreat days
Call or email us to ask about upcoming dates, or continue with the courtyard stay, arrival guide and practical questions.