China

Taoist temple carved in rock with large vistas of space below in Henshan Bei Greir - Shutterstock

The five sacred mountains of China

StoriesJuly 3, 2026

Explore China’s Five Sacred Mountains, a pilgrimage landscape where Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism read the cosmos through stone, altitude, and ascent

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Qufu and Confucius, a journey to the heart of the Chinese tradition

TrailsJuly 2, 2026

Discover Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, and explore the Temple of Confucius, the Kong Family Mansion, and the world’s largest family cemetery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tomb of "Kong Ji" in the "Kong Forest" in Qufu ebenart - Shutterstock

Cemetery of Confucius

SitesJuly 1, 2026

Explore the Cemetery of Confucius in Qufu, the world’s oldest family cemetery and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Confucius and generations of his descendants are buried

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Confucius Mansion

SitesJuly 1, 2026

Visit the Confucius Mansion in Qufu, UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic residence of Confucius’ descendants, showcasing Confucian architecture, tradition and family life.

Façade of the Temple of Confucius at Qufu Tatiana_kashko_photo - Shutterstock

Confucius Temple

SitesJuly 1, 2026

Visit the Confucius Temple in Qufu, China’s most important Confucian sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with over 2,400 years of history and monumental architecture

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The cuisine of Confucius

Food and DrinkJuly 1, 2026

Discover how Confucius turned eating into a lesson in ethics, harmony, and self-discipline, shaping Chinese food culture for centuries.

Confucius among his pupils Public Domain

New Confucianism and the pilgrim self: Walking as moral cultivation

StoriesJune 30, 2026

Discover how New Confucianism understands walking as a path of moral cultivation, inner transformation, and a renewed return to the world.

Yong female summiting to the top of Angels Landing, Zion National Park, US Ryan Kelehar - Shutterstock

The World’s most dangerous walking routes

StoriesJanuary 16, 2026

The world’s most dangerous walking routes: extreme trails, suspended paths, and journeys where every step carries real risk.

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Buddha’s Delight: A culinary tradition of silence and intention

Food and DrinkJune 18, 2025

An ancient vegetarian dish born in Chinese Buddhist monasteries. More than food, it’s a meditation practice, an ethic, and a culinary tradition.