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Journey to Wudang - Taiji Intensive
Day 1 / USA - China
Depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and cross Int'l Date Line.
Day 2 / Beijing (all meals)
Arrive in Beijing in the early evening. We will be staying within walking distance to the amazing Temple of Heaven Park. The Temple of Heaven, is where dynastic rulers in China used to worship heaven. The temple plus subsidiary buildings and a surrounding garden cover an area five times the size of the Forbidden City! The mornings in the park are amazing, full of people training in Qigong, and various forms of Kung-Fu. Check in to the hotel and a trip to receive a traditional Tui-Na Therapeutic Massage Session for those interested.
Day 3 / Beijing (all meals)
Free time, morning Qigong training and exploring in beautiful Temple of Heaven Park. We will then travel by private bus to tour the majestic Forbidden City. Afternoon tour to the beautiful Summer Palace. Evening dinner and a trip to a special Chinese Massage clinic for a two hour-long hot herbal foot soak and amazing Chinese Therapeutic Foot Massage (to help us prepare for the coming training!).
Day 4 / Beijing (all meals)
6 hours of Intensive Qigong and Taiji training in the White Cloud Taoist Temple. Headquarters of the Dragon Gate Sect of Taoism. We will be learning a special form of Taoist Taiji and Qigong from the resident Master. Vegetarian lunch and dinner in the Temple. We will view a special evening ceremony and musical performance held in our honor from the resident monks and priests.
Day 5 / Beijing-Xian (all meals)
Morning free time in Temple of Heaven park to practice our Taiji and observe the local masters give their lessons.
We will then take a plane to the ancient city of Xian. We will be staying in a 4 star hotel right near the ancient city wall. Free time to explore the city wall and adjoining park, and then off to tour the Wild Goose Pagoda. At night we will have a wonderful feast on traditional Xian cuisine!
Day 6 / Xian (all meals)
Today we are off to tour The Temple of the Eight Immortals, considered to be one of the most revered sites in Taoism. We will have time to spend with the local monks, view demonstrations of Taoist Martial Arts and see demonstrations from the local calligraphers. Afterwards, we visit the wonderful flea market in front of the temple where farmers sell Han Dynasty antiques unearthed from their fields. This evening we have a wonderful dumpling feast and view the simply breathtaking Tang Dynasty Culture Music Show.
Day 7 / Xian- Wuhan (all meals)
Fly to Wuhan. Lunch then we will visit Yellow Crane Tower. Located on the south bank of the Yangzi River, the Yellow Crane Tower is said to have been built in 333 during the Three Kingdoms period. In the centuries that followed, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times. In history, the tower has inspired many poets and artists. Overnight train to Wudang Mountain on a local train, sleeping in a soft compartment sleeper.
Day 8 / Wudang Mountain (all meals)
Arrive at Wudang Mountain in the early morning, tour to the Golden Palace, Nanyan Palace, and other scenic areas. We will then have a vegetarian Dinner at Zixiao Palace. We will stay overnight on the mountain in the very simple guest quarters.
Day 9 / Wudang (all meals)
Morning and early afternoon Intensive Taiji training. Free time to explore the mountain. We will be studying the following methods with the local resident masters:
- Wudang Taiji Boxing, Qigong and Meditation
- Also study in Taiyi Five Element Boxing and Wudang Taiyi Unfettered Palm Boxing for those interested. Note: In the evening Traditional Chinese Massage Therapy will be made available to help with our sore muscles!
Day 10 / Wudang (all meals)
Morning and early afternoon Intensive training. Free time to explore the mountain.
Day 11 / Wudang (all meals)
Morning and early afternoon Intensive training. Free time to explore the mountain.
Day 12 / Wudang (all meals)
Morning and early afternoon Intensive training. Free time to explore the mountain.
Day 13 / Wudang / Wuhan (all meals)
Taiji study in the morning, then free time to tour the mountain. We will visit with the 129 year old Grand Master Li at Yuxu Palace. We will take a night train to Wuhan after our dinner.
Day 14 / Wuhan - Shanghai (all meals)
Explore the local area and have lunch, we then take the 2-hour flight to Shanghai. Relax at our beautiful 4 star hotel. Relaxing dinner and beautiful evening boat ride on the Bund, viewing the buildings and magical night of Shanghai.
Day 15 / Shanghai (all meals)
Today we will visit the famous Jade Buddha Temple. This temple houses an enormous solid jade carving of Shakyamuni Buddha. Lunch then a visit to the beautiful Yu Yuan Gardens, a spectacular traditional Chinese garden complex. Dinner, and a chance to see the world famous Shanghai Acrobat performance!
Day 16 / Shanghai - USA (breakfast)
We return to Los Angeles and arrive home the same day after crossing the International Date Line. Saying goodbye to beautiful China.
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