According to Hubei Daily, in their exploration, participants can study the Taoist classics, the Book of Changes and Tao Te Ching, and learn about sound therapy, fire therapy, and herbal medicine in practical sessions.

Most foreign participants have their own jobs and live in their countries. Some visit the Tianma peak annually as a regular vacation spot, integrating it into their lives.

Others, like a participant from Portugal, have changed career paths upon returning home by opening a wellness school, while a German participant started his own publishing house to translate classic Chinese cultural texts for international readers.