China digital nomads retreat
China digital nomads retreat
Mile, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China
Up to 50 in group
March 15 - April 15, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- We will stay in one of the most beautiful and luxurious, Chinese-style guest house buildings right inside of a serene park. Your morning walk or run will be along a beautiful city lake. We have an incredible, free co-working space on top of a small hill that you can hike up to for 15 minutes every morning to start your day. This space has plenty of charging stations, fast WiFi and a breathtaking view of the city from every corner. It is truly a dream to work here. We have a varied and full schedule for the retreat to help you maximize your time in China and connect with fellow attendees. Of course, you can skip out on any of them if you want.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
China Digital Nomads retreat is founded and hosted by Stella Guan, a tech entrepreneur, designer and full-time digital nomad from China. She moved to the United States to study in university with a full scholarship when she was 18 and founded her education company Path Unbound to pursue her entrepreneurial dream.
She was inspired by digital nomads hosting retreats in their home country and is now excited to welcome fellow digital nomads, remote workers and travelers who are curious about China to experience her home country in an authentic and fun way, together with a like-minded global community.
Details of this retreat
Join a vibrant group of remote workers, digital nomads and travelers like yourself in a curated remote co-working retreat in small-town China, led by a fellow digital nomad host from China.
Schedule
Week 1:
Day: Coworking
Night: Chinese dumpling-making class, karaoke, group dinner, Chinese bar experience, Chinese night market experience
Weekend: Local hot spring trip (a local specialty), ancient village trip
Week 2
Day: Coworking
Night: Chinese language class, group dinner, Chinese pottery class, Chinese calligraphy class, Chinese folk performance
Weekend: Stone Forest trip (UNESCO site), Architectural village +kayaking + picnic
Week 3
Day: Coworking
Night: Chinese embroidery class, group dinner, Chinese live music night, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experience, Chinese cooking class
Weekend: Local hot spring trip (a different hot spring), traditional market on live train tracks in a town with all traditional Chinese houses
Week 4
Day: Coworking
Night: Chinese martial arts class, group dinner, Community cook-out, Chinese tea ceremony and tasting, Chinese dance night; Farewell dinner
Weekend: Stone cave hiking and kayaking trip, picnic and wine tasting in a local Chinese vineyard; Farewell dinner for those spending the weekend.
Day: Coworking
Night: Chinese dumpling-making class, karaoke, group dinner, Chinese bar experience, Chinese night market experience
Weekend: Local hot spring trip (a local specialty), ancient village trip
Week 2
Day: Coworking
Night: Chinese language class, group dinner, Chinese pottery class, Chinese calligraphy class, Chinese folk performance
Weekend: Stone Forest trip (UNESCO site), Architectural village +kayaking + picnic
Week 3
Day: Coworking
Night: Chinese embroidery class, group dinner, Chinese live music night, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experience, Chinese cooking class
Weekend: Local hot spring trip (a different hot spring), traditional market on live train tracks in a town with all traditional Chinese houses
Week 4
Day: Coworking
Night: Chinese martial arts class, group dinner, Community cook-out, Chinese tea ceremony and tasting, Chinese dance night; Farewell dinner
Weekend: Stone cave hiking and kayaking trip, picnic and wine tasting in a local Chinese vineyard; Farewell dinner for those spending the weekend.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
China Digital Nomads, Mile, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China
Directions
Which airport to land?
You need to fly into Kunming, China (more precisely, Kunming Changshui International Airport).
There are many direct flights from Southeast Asia – popular connecting cities include Bangkok, Chiangmai, Kuala Lumpur and more.
Getting from the airport to our retreat
Take either the airport shuttle or ride share (~$15-$20 one way) to Kunming South Railway Station to board the high-speed bullet train to Mile
The whole ride takes around 1.5 hours. Once you get off of the train, take taxi/ride share from Mile Station to our guest house – which is about a 15 minute ride. Guest house address will be supplied once you booked our retreat.
You need to fly into Kunming, China (more precisely, Kunming Changshui International Airport).
There are many direct flights from Southeast Asia – popular connecting cities include Bangkok, Chiangmai, Kuala Lumpur and more.
Getting from the airport to our retreat
Take either the airport shuttle or ride share (~$15-$20 one way) to Kunming South Railway Station to board the high-speed bullet train to Mile
The whole ride takes around 1.5 hours. Once you get off of the train, take taxi/ride share from Mile Station to our guest house – which is about a 15 minute ride. Guest house address will be supplied once you booked our retreat.
Accommodation
We will stay in one of the most beautiful and luxurious, Chinese-style guest house buildings right inside of a serene park. Your morning walk or run will be along a beautiful city lake.
Single Room - 4 Weeks
Single Room - 2 Weeks
Single Room - 1 Week
Single Room - 3 Weeks
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
We have an incredible, free co-working space on top of a small hill that you can hike up to for 15 minutes every morning to start your day. This space has plenty of charging stations, fast WiFi and a breathtaking view of the city from every corner. It is truly a dream to work here.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Chinese cuisine is diverse and there are many vegetarian options when you ask in advance. However, strictly vegan food may be much more limited and require you to either 1) cook yourself 2) go to a hi
What's Included
- Luxury, spacious modern room with big bed, private bath, wide desk, TV and private balcony with views
- All utilities (including 24/7 hot water, unlimited electricity and AC)
- High-speed WiFi + reliable VPN
- Scenic co-working space with fast WiFi
- Nightly activities, cultural activities and classes
- Weekend excursions (2 per weekend)
- Free laundry service
- Like-minded, curated global remote workers and travelers community
- China visa (if you need one) application assistance (application fee excluded)
- Language and translation support
What's Not Included
- Airfare & ground transportation
- Local taxi, ride shares, trains or buses
- eSIMs or local physical SIM
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Optional group dinners ($5-$8 per person per meal)
- Your own meals, snacks and beverage on weekdays or during weekend excursions
- Optional 3 catered meals per day (unless purchased with "Room with Meals" package). Dining out can be as low as $2 - $5 per person per meal. There is no kitchen in the building so we recommend either dining out or purchase the meal plan.