The Art of Staying Put: China's Wo You Tradition and the Allure of Stillness The notion that travel is essential to finding peace and joy has become a ubiquitous mantra in today's world.
However, an ancient Chinese tradition called wo you offers a fascinating counterpoint to this idea. Wo you, which translates to "travelling while lying down," combines elements of Taoism and Confucianism.
Emerging in the 5th century with painter Zong Bing, who was inspired by his own youthful travels, wo you initially referred to creating art as a means of preserving memories of distant landscapes.