Immersive Co-Working Co-Living Retreat: Live, Work & Explore China Together

Chongqing is a major riverside city in southwest China, known for its dramatic terrain, layered neighborhoods, and strong local food culture. Built across hills and intersected by the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, the city offers a unique urban environment where daily life unfolds vertically through bridges, stairways, cable cars, and riverfront promenades. Despite its size, Chongqing is highly livable, with walkable districts, reliable public transportation, and a strong café and dining scene. It provides an ideal base for remote work while offering easy access to surrounding nature, historic towns, hot springs, and cultural landmarks within a short travel distance. This retreat is based in the city itself, allowing participants to experience everyday life in China while balancing focused workdays with curated weekday activities and weekend excursions into the wider region. Chongqing’s energy, affordability, and depth make it a compelling location for those seeking an immersive, community-based experience in China rather than a fast-paced sightseeing trip. Program The retreat runs over the course of a month, with participants welcome to join for 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks, depending on their availability and preferences. Not everyone attends for the full month, and the program is designed so that participants can integrate smoothly regardless of when they arrive or how long they stay. Rather than a rigid itinerary, the retreat follows a consistent weekly rhythm that supports both productive remote work and meaningful shared experiences. Weekdays Weekdays are work-focused. Participants typically work during the day, many aligning with European hours. In the early evenings, we offer three optional weekday activities per week, usually scheduled between 6:00–7:00 pm, before group dinner. These activities rotate and may include survival Chinese lessons, local sports such as ping-pong or badminton, karaoke nights, hands-on cultural workshops, neighborhood walks, and Chongqing-specific city explorations. On some days, occasional late-morning or lunchtime activities may be offered for those with more flexible schedules. Evenings & Meals Most evenings conclude with optional group dinners at local restaurants. These dinners are informal and social, offering a natural way to connect and unwind after the workday. Weekends Each weekend features two curated excursion options. One group excursion is included, while the second—typically a longer-distance or ticketed destination—is offered as an optional add-on. Weekend excursions explore nearby ancient towns, natural landscapes, hot springs, scenic river areas, and cultural landmarks around Chongqing. Participants are free to join one, both, or neither, depending on their energy and interests. Free Time & Flexibility Unstructured time is an intentional part of the program. Participants are encouraged to rest, explore independently, focus on personal projects, or simply enjoy daily routines. All activities are optional, and the retreat is designed to accommodate different work schedules, energy levels, and lengths of stay. The overall program is meant to feel like real life with support—a flexible framework that balances work, culture, connection, and personal space.

We will visit this world-famous, dramatic karst landscape with natural bridges and deep valleys—one of Chongqing’s most iconic and cinematic natural environments. This is one of our 8 weekend excursions. Our weekend group excursions include 1 included each week with the retreat fee and 1 optional paid bonus excursion at $40-$50 per excursion.

We will visit UNESCO-listed cliffside carvings blending Buddhist, Daoist, and Confucian themes, rich in detail and cultural depth. This is one of our 8 weekend excursions. Our weekend group excursions include 1 included each week with the retreat fee and 1 optional paid bonus excursion at $40-$50 per excursion.

We will experience a scenic river corridor with canyon walls and wide water views, moving slowly and taking in the landscape. This is one of our 8 weekend excursions. Our weekend group excursions include 1 included each week with the retreat fee and 1 optional paid bonus excursion at $40-$50 per excursion.

We will explore a striking canyon carved by time, with sheer cliffs and layered rock formations unlike Chongqing’s karst scenery. This is one of our 8 weekend excursions. Our weekend group excursions include 1 included each week with the retreat fee and 1 optional paid bonus excursion at $40-$50 per excursion.

We will visit open alpine meadows and forests at higher elevation, enjoying cooler air and spacious scenery away from the city. This is one of our 8 weekend excursions. Our weekend group excursions include 1 included each week with the retreat fee and 1 optional paid bonus excursion at $40-$50 per excursion.

We will spend time in a quiet riverside town with stone streets and traditional architecture, ideal for slow wandering and conversation. This is one of our 8 weekend excursions. Our weekend group excursions include 1 included each week with the retreat fee and 1 optional paid bonus excursion at $40-$50 per excursion.

We will soak in natural village hot springs set in a rural landscape, focusing on rest, recovery, and a slower pace. This is one of our 8 weekend excursions. Our weekend group excursions include 1 included each week with the retreat fee and 1 optional paid bonus excursion at $40-$50 per excursion.

We will explore a striking canyon carved by time, with sheer cliffs and layered rock formations unlike Chongqing’s karst scenery. Our weekend group excursions include 1 included each week with the retreat fee and 1 optional paid bonus excursion at $40-$50 per excursion.