Breathing with the Forest
Overview
This journey moves through the quiet forests and mountain landscapes of northern Taiwan, designed as a gentle return to presence through nature, stillness, and mindful movement. It begins at Cuifeng Lake, where a guided stillness practice by the water helps settle the mind and attune to the surrounding forest. A slow walk along the Cuifeng Circular Trail follows, encouraging deep listening and awareness through the textures, sounds, and rhythms of the landscape.
The experience then shifts into restoration at Jiuzhize (Renze) Hot Springs, where mineral waters provide space to relax and release. The evening is spent in a peaceful log cabin in Datong, with group reflection to integrate the day’s experience.
The following day explores Lalashan’s ancient forests, home to towering cypress trees. Here, the focus is on “tree listening” and quiet immersion rather than distance, allowing a deeper connection with the environment. A traditional Indigenous meal offers a cultural grounding, linking the landscape to its ancestral roots.
The journey continues to Xiaowulai for journaling and reflection, before concluding at Zhongzhen New Village Cultural Park, where participants ease back into a more social and historical setting. Throughout, the emphasis is on slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and experiencing each place with depth and intention.
Itinerary
Cueifong Lake and Hot Springs
Stillness Practice by Water
Arrive Cuifeng Lake (drive 40 min)
Forest Walking Rituals
Walk Cuifeng Circular Trail (walk 1.5-2 hr)
Soak, Soothe, and Restore
Jiuzhize (Renze) Hot Springs (drive 75 min)
Drive to Log Cabin (30 min)
Group Reflection
Staying overnight in Datong
Lalashan
Drive to Lalashan (1.5 hr)
Tree Listening & Touch
Lalashan Guided Tour (walk 3.5 hr)
A Taste of Ancestral Earth
Lunch: Special Indigenous Meal
Drive to B&B in Xiaowulai (drive 75 min)
Voice of the Forest Journaling
Group Reflection and Debrief
Staying overnight in Lalashan
Wrap Up and Departure
Scenic & History
Zhongzhen New Village Cultural Park (drive 1 hr)
Lunch at the Cultural Park (own choice)
Departure
Drop off at Taoyuan International Airport
Included
Included
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3 nights’ accommodation (twin/group sharing) in a variety of styles
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Airport transfers (Taoyuan International Airport) and all transportation throughout the program
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All meals as specified in the itinerary
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All activities, including a certified Forest Therapy guide (English-speaking Taiwanese) and a Lalashan forest guide (English-speaking Taiwanese)
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Program facilitation and coordination throughout the journey
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Travel insurance
Excluded
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International flights to/from Taiwan
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Personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs and local products)
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Additional food and drinks not specified in the program
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SIM card and internet access
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Tips for facilitators or community hosts
Location
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Taiwan Full Program
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