Nirvana Organic Farm & Inn

1. Located in the southwest of China, we are in one of the most traditional villages in the country, Dahebei of Xingping Town, Yangshuo County. Come and discover the Karst landscapes of the Li River!
2. We are one of China's most important permaculture training bases, providing in-depth permaculture practices and profound connections with natural farming.
3. Surrounded by abundant natural resources, the area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Our offers include hiking, rock climbing, caving, etc.

We are a family of three. I am Leo, aged 48, my wife Snow, aged 51, and our daughter Miaomiao, who will soon turn 11. On April 3rd, 2023, we set off from Guilin and have since been cycling across the Eurasian continent for half a year. Cycling Itinerary: • Laos: April 4 - April 12, 2023 • Thailand: April 12 - April 29, 2023 • Bangladesh: April 29 - May 13, 2023 • Nepal: May 13 - June 13, 2023 • Iran: June 13 - July 29, 2023 • Turkey: July 29 - August 27, 2023 • Bosnia and Herzegovina: August 27 - September 6, 2023 • Montenegro: September 6 - September 22, 2023 • Albania: September 22 - October 20, 2023 To date, we've covered a distance of 1,800km by cycling and have used public transportation for the remaining parts of our journey. You can witness our adventures on our YouTube channel, "ElsaExploringWorld." I am a nature educator with a decade of experience. I was fortunate to study nature education under the guidance of Joseph Bharat Cornell at SharingNature.com. In Guilin, I run a nature school where, over the past ten years, I've led more than 5,000 children into the embrace of nature. Additionally, I am a qualified climbing guide endorsed by the Chinese Mountaineering Association. This six-month cycling journey with my family was inspired by our desire to deeply connect with nature and the diverse cultures of the world.

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Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

United Kingdom

5

We spent a rewarding 2.5 weeks at Nirvana helping with kids’ summer camps, cleaning (hotel rooms and dishes for guests), and farm work (trimming, moving materials, picking fruit). Leo and Snow were very welcoming. Summer heat makes hard work. Our tasks were fairly fixed from the start but we could ask to switch.

It’s sometimes unclear what is expected of you without Mandarin skills, but patience and positivity go a long way. It was great to meet diverse people from around China and spend time in a beautiful place. Seeing kids interact with nature and bond with each other was a highlight.

4 days ago

Algeria

5

It was the most wonderful experience I had in china and one of the best in my life.
From the kindness and the caring of the hosts and the respect, to the food and the experience with the customers, to experiencing guiling.
I would never get that experience for simply traveling by myself

25 days ago


Xin replied

Thank you Nouh, It's so nice to cooperate with you together. You are so nice and so warm hearted. I never forgot your smiling and your kindness. It's so happy time to spend you. Thank you for all the help you provided. You are so nice person. Best regards!

Leo

Mexico

5

Volunteering at Nirvana Farm was such a nice experience, I learned a lot and enjoyed a lot. I got to meet really incredible people at this place, including the hosts. Liu and Snow are so welcoming, caring and really nice people, I am so glad to have met then and also the ayis. The only thing i would recommend them readjusting is the organization and the work hours; most of days we ended up working for more time than the amount of hours is stipulated in the volunteer position. I really felt like I was with family. Thank you so much Nirvana for everything :)

about 1 month ago


Xin replied

Thank you Valeria. I have really nice memory that all the volunteers swiming inside the Li-river. We did cayaking together. It's so nice experience with you guys. Never forgot it. Thank you and best regards!

Leo

Israel

5

My time at Leo’s farm was amazing. At first, it felt unclear — my friend and I were the only volunteers, helping with basic tasks like gardening and cleaning with aunties who didn’t speak English but were kind. After two days, Leo arrived and brought structure and great energy. He’s incredibly charismatic and made us feel welcome. Later, a group of students our age joined, and even on quiet days with little to do, it still felt meaningful. The atmosphere, people, and nature made it one of the most beautiful and special places I’ve ever been.

2 months ago


Xin replied

Omry and Yoav are really nice guys. Because Snow and I have already been Israel so we have lots of topic about the nature, culture food and people. We had the nature camp at that time while they two provided lots of help. They also really enjoyed the outdoor activities such as rock climbing and exploring the cave and so on. Thank you for you two all the help provided. Best wishes.

Israel

5

Me and my friend arrived at the farm at the start of our journey in China. The team and other worldpackers were very warm and welcoming. The farm is also used as a hotel and we hosted a group of students from Beijing. We helped as guides for rock climbing and caving and had an absolute pleasure with them. Farming can be a little confusing because only the owner knows good English, but you get used to the hand gestures. The hours are really flexible so you should be prepared. Overall best experience I could ask for as a first volunteering job. Highly recommended!

2 months ago


Xin replied

Omry and Yoav are really nice guys. Because Snow and I have already been Israel so we have lots of topic about the nature, culture food and people. We had the nature camp at that time while they two provided lots of help. They also really enjoyed the outdoor activities such as rock climbing and exploring the cave and so on. Thank you for you two all the help provided. Best wishes.


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