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Shangri-la : Overseas trip for family

Shangri-la : Overseas trip for family

Off the Grid, Into the Heart – A Nature Retreat to Shangri-La

City Sprouts is organizing a 5-day, 4-night full-board eco-retreat to Shangri-La, Yunnan, designed for families and young couples to slow down, reconnect, and explore nature and culture meaningfully. Reconnect as a family in the highlands of Yunnan through mushrooms, monasteries, and meaningful moments.

📍 Dates: 7-11 September 2025 

📍 Original price: $1,700-$1,800

Introductory price: $1400-$1500 per pax
(depending on the type of room you choose)

Do note that kids younger than 5 years do not have to pay. However, there is a maximum of 1 child per adult.

For kids older than 5 years are required to pay.

Trip Highlights / Activities

  • Mushroom or bamboo foraging (seasonal)

  • Horse riding

  • Tibetan tea filter weaving

  • Pottery village & Tibetan homestead visits

  • Campfire reflections & journaling

  • Monastery visits: Sumtseling, Dongzhulin

  • Hikes to Hidden Valley trails/ Black lake

If you are interested, please email us at marketing@citysprouts.com.sg

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What you will experience

  • Mushroom Foraging

    Go on a guided forest walk during the wild mushroom season (Aug–Sept) and learn to identify and pick your own.

  • Visit a Traditional Tibetan Homestead

    Meet a local family in their home, try yak milk tea, and experience slow living at altitude.

  • Farm-to-Table Cooking

    Harvest seasonal produce and cook traditional Tibetan dishes together.

  • Horse Riding & Scenic Trails

    Ride through the valley with trained handlers — perfect for first-time young riders.

  • Daily Reflections

    Guided journaling and campfire moments to help families connect deeper with each other and with nature.

Where Altitude Meets Stillness

Why Shangri-la?

Welcome to Shangri-La — a Tibetan cultural region in Yunnan, China, sitting at 3,160m above sea level, nestled in the Himalayas. It’s home to Sumtseling Monastery, over 330 years old, and the ancient Tea Horse Trail that once connected Tibet to Southeast Asia.

Here, farming isn’t a school activity — it’s a way of life. Yaks roam freely, vegetables are grown seasonally, and food is shared communally.

🧭 Distance from Shangri-La Airport: 20 mins

📍 Region: Diqing Tibetan Autonomous

From the Mountains to Our Gardens

Why City Sprouts

This retreat is part of our “Grow to Give Back” journey — where families grow their appreciation for land, culture, and simplicity, and bring that spirit home.

🌱 After the trip, families are invited to:

  • Volunteer in our gardens
  • Lead local sharing sessions
  • Join future nature-led experiences

Where You’ll Stay 

Hidden Valley Resort

Tucked away from the main roads, Hidden Valley is a boutique resort with only 20-person capacity. You’ll stay in a mix of restored Tibetan houses and luxury glamping tents, complete with fireplaces and communal dining.

✔ All meals included (Tibetan & Chinese home cooking)

✔ Full-board experience

✔ Guided by Sonam, a local Tibetan guide with 20+ years of experience

✔ On-site safety team (first-aid certified & trained horse handlers)

🧳 Transport included from airport to resort

🥣 Dietary needs can be accommodated

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Trip facilitator

Meet our Trip Facilitator

Meet Khor, our super friendly guide who’s always up for an adventure! He’s a big fan of nature and loves spending his time hiking up hills and diving underwater to explore the ocean. Khor has a great eye for spotting cool plants and animals, and he’s full of fun facts that kids (and grown-ups!) will love. Whether you're walking through the woods or learning about the wonders of nature, Khor makes every moment exciting and enjoyable for the whole family!

FAQ

Are flights included in the price?

No, flights are not included. This allows you flexibility in choosing your preferred airline, timing, and departure city. We’ll provide suggested flight routes and booking tips to help you reach Shangri-La smoothly.

Is there a minimum number of pax to proceed the trip?

The retreat will proceed with a minimum of 10 confirmed participants. If we do not meet this number, we will notify you well in advance and issue a full refund (if applicable). We will also share priority booking access for future runs (e.g., October or March 2026).

Can I join as a solo traveller?

This retreat is designed primarily for families with children or couples looking to reconnect through shared nature experiences. While we love that the trip resonates with solo travellers too, we are prioritising family and couple bookings for this particular run to create a cohesive group dynamic.

If you’re a solo traveller interested in future retreats, do let us know — we’d love to keep you in the loop for other editions better suited to individual participants.

Is this trip child-friendly?

Yes, this retreat is designed for families with children aged 6 and up. The itinerary balances light activity, cultural experiences, and nature exploration — all guided and supported by local staff and our experienced facilitators. Activities are intentionally slow-paced, with room for rest, reflection, and fun.

  • Refund Policy

    A minimum number of participants is required for the programme to begin. A full refund will be refunded in the form of credits should the minimum number is not met. There will be no refund for cancellation two weeks prior to the date of the programme.

  • PDPA Notice

    Please note that photos and videos may be taken during activities for the purpose of use on social media,  in e-newsletters and on our website. All media will not be used for commercial purposes, or in any manner that would exploit or cause malicious representation.

  • Indemnity Notice

    As a participant, you acknowledge and waive all liabilities and claims that may arise from risks of injury, risks as a result of an encounter with the animals & plants, heat related injuries and illness including but not limited to heat exhaustion, sunburn and dehydration.

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