Like Lola, Simona from the Czech Republic opened a TCM health center in her hometown after graduating from university, and she has been running it for 29 years. She hopes to delve into the core of Chinese medicine and learn its health principles to achieve well-being through self-adjustment.

Alan said he first came to the Tianma peak in 2011, and the following years of exploration helped him overcome his spiritual struggles. "Chinese traditional culture values harmony in diversity and does not emphasize adversarial thinking. Many are moved by this inclusivity, including myself.

"This inclusive and open-minded approach is precious in our society," he said.

Lu Huimin contributed to this story.