HUA QUAN VILLAGE
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR ART AND CULTURE
1 HUA QUAN VILLAGE
Hua Quan Village is an art and cultural village located in
Dragon Tiger Mountain, one of China’s most beautiful
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located south of Jiangxi, China, the village was created as a place for people of all walks of life to create their own personalized journey of creative exploration. Spanning across 41 acres (165,000 square meters), Hua Quan Village is one of the largest art and cultural centers in the world and houses over 100 of the local artists.
Curated by the nation’s leading artists, musicians, and cultural experts, Hua Quan provides a rare opportunity to explore numerous galleries, over 100 murals created by famous artists from around the world, art museums, cultural museums, and a collection of art, wellbeing, and cultural classes catered to every individuals needs and interests.
2 MIRACLE PROJECT
“The Miracle” mural gallery is one of the largest outdoor mural exhibits in the world. It consists of over 100 murals painted by international artists interspersed throughout the village.
The gallery aims to remind us that countless miracles occur in our everyday lives. It is only when we are able to stop in our tracks and appreciate the simplest things and the small gestures that we are able to find inner piece.
3 MUSEUMS
CHINESE CULTURAL MUSEUM The Chinese Cultural Museum is an interactive museum that provides a comprehensive background of Chinese culture. The museum covers a wide range of topics including calligraphy, architecture, philosophy, religions, and various forms of dance and art.
CHINESE ART MUSEUM A collection of contemporary Chinese oil paintings donated by collectors. CHINA MUSEUM A collection of porcelain pieces from some of China’s most renowned artists.
INTERNATIONAL ART MUSEUM A collection of art from internationally recognized Russian and Chinese painters. ROTATING EXHIBITIONS In collaboration with the China and Russian Art Organization, rotating art exhibitions are brought from Beijing to Hua Quan Village to be displayed. Most recent works include a rare collection of North Korean realism paintings. WANG YUNG-CHING MUSEUM A museum dedicated to YC Wang, founder of Formosa Group and the Chang Gung Medical Foundation.
*All museums are free admission 4 RECOGNIZED ARTIST and TEACHERS
LENA YOUNG GALLERY A Boston-based artist, Lena paints and exhibits her artwork internationally. Lena has been featured in Self Magazine China, Vogue Taiwan, Business Today Taiwan, and many other publications and TV programs throughout Asia.
Working with a variety of mixed media including oils and acrylics, Lena is guided by a creative force which moves through her. By fully embracing and honoring her truth, Lena's artwork takes the audience on an intimate journey through a myriad of healing experiences. (www.lenayoung.com)
WEI LIGANG GALLERY Mr. Wei is internationally famous artist, who specializes in modern Chinese calligraphy. Throughout the years, he has had many solo exhibitions. His work is displayed through numerous museums and galleries globally.
MASTER YEN WU SHI MARTIAL ARTS CENTER This is the school of Yen Wu Shi who is one of leading Shaolin martial art masters in China. He received the highest Chinese Kungfu award and was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records in 1995.
CHEN WENWU STONE CARVING STUDIO Master Chen Wen Wu is a well known stone carving and sculpture artist who has won the title of the top 10 folk artists in China. He has a show case in the village and his work is displayed in many cities throughout China and abroad as well. 5 ART & CULTURAL CLASSES
Hua Quan Village offers comprehensive curriculum of courses geared towards promoting creativity and expanding one’s way of thinking.
The classes incorporate theoretical knowledge into everyday life to allow for practical, experiential learning.
There are over 21 classrooms in Hua Quan Village’s art and cultural center. Visitors can explore their passions and interests through a wide variety of classes taught by the premier artists and professors that currently reside in the village. Classes typically have a set schedule, but can be taken privately and in groups if arranged ahead of time.
Classes pricing: RMB 500/per class 6 ART & CULTURAL CLASSES
OIL PAINTING 1 Hour CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY 2 Hours Instructors introduce students to a series of oil sketches This course will introduce students to traditional Chinese and provide an overview of the history and evolution of calligraphy and the beauty of Chinese characters. Students oil painting. Students will be inspired to understand and will learn about tools and materials, brush technique, and appreciate the art of oil painting. They will paint their own proper character composition. During this class they will be pieces and in the process learn a variety of techniques given the opportunity to express themselves through their such as color mixing and proper brush strokes as well as pieces. This process helps to relieve the stress and anxiety be encouraged to push the bounds of their creative of everyday life. thinking and unique artistic expression.
7 ART & CULTURAL CLASSES
POTTERY 1 Hour SKETCHING 2 Hours This class teaches basic ceramics skills including Beginning with the basics of sketching, students will work on throwing pottery using a wheel, hand sculpting, and simple scenery and portrait pieces. This class helps to improve visual memory and to hone the ability to translate painting and glazing techniques. Students will be what one is seeing into a realistic drawing. Students will be taken through the intricate pottery making process introduced to multiple styles of sketch and receive basic and learn about the history of ceramic art. training in utilizing perspective, proportion, and shading. After taking this class, students will be able to sketch geometric and still life images by having a better understand of object structures and basic techniques.
8 ART & WELLBEING CLASSES
PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Hour SHAOLIN BA DUAN JIN 1 Hour (EIGHT SECTIONS BROCADE) Instructor Fan Yu will take students on a unique journey to The “Eight Sections of Brocade” is a Shaolin martial arts capture the sights and images in everyday life that may go practice that promotes physical health and wellbeing. unnoticed and unappreciated. They will learn techniques The techniques strengthen the muscles and bones that such as controlling light and shadow, manipulating form regulate energy and enhance vitality and wellbeing. and color, and editing images. The class will help explore unique artistic judgment and creative expression through capturing a specific a moment.
9 WELLBEING & CULTURAL CLASSES
FIVE ELEMENTS OF HEALTH 1 Hour HATHA YOGA 1 Hour This class teaches the theory behind the Chinese medicine Hatha yoga is the simple practice of ancient poses to Meridian System. The Meridian System relates to wood, improve one’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual fire, earth, metal, and water, which are the five elements of state. Students will be taken through a series of asanas nature that correspond to the body’s internal organs and to (poses that correct the body’s posture and muscle the four seasons. movement), pranayama techniques (breathing exercises), and meditation to help reach a state of inner peace and to unify the body and mind.
10 WELLBEING & CULTURAL CLASSES
COOKING & FOOD HISTORY 1 Hour CHINESE FOLK SONG & DANCE 1 Hour
Chinese food culture has a long history. The chef will Students will learn the local folk songs and the history guide students to understand the connection between behind them. In addition, students will learn dance routines traditional food and Chinese culture. Students will that pair with the music. learn to make dumplings and traditional Chinese rice- pudding.
11 TAOIST CULTURE CLASSES
TAO TE CHING 1 Hour TAI CHI 1 Hour This class covers the history behind the "Tao Te Ching”. Tai Chi is a Taoist practice that focuses on the flow of . Students will learn the classic stories behind the energy through the body. This class takes students through passages of the scripture. basic Tai Chi theory and classic routines.
12 ART SHOPS and GALLERIES The village subsidizes over 100 artist shops and galleries. These artists come from all over China to live in the village and produce work. Visitors are welcome to go into their shops, interact and learn about the artists, at times observe them create, and buy their pieces.
13 RESTAURANTS and BARS
RESTAURANTS Our dining accommodations feature a variety of options from Chinese and western cuisine to streets eats with unique local flair. All dishes are made using farm-to-table, premium ingredients and are the creation of chefs from Michelin Star Quality restaurants in Shanghai. It is the mission of our team of outstanding chefs to create unique, unforgettable culinary experiences for all of our guests, to offer exclusive access to the freshest ingredients, and to provide the best flavors and cuisine in Jiangxi.
BAR The village has a bar with internationally imported beers, wines, and liquors. The bar has karaoke,you can enjoy the music every night.
14 OTHER AMENITIES CHINESE MEDICINE WELLNESS CENTER Visitors can come to this center and receive acupuncture, Chinese herbal treatments, pressure point massages, and body realignment. One hour Chinese massages are available as well. Visitors need to reserve appointments for treatment.
OTHER ACTIVITES
BASKETBALL
FISHING
HIKING
RUNNING
TABLE TENNIS
15 DRAGON TIGER MOUNTAIN The village is located in the scenic and cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dragon Tiger Mountain (Mount LongHu), and has buses running regularly from the village to the mountains. Dragon Tiger Mountain is known as the birthplace of Taoism and has numerous temples to visit. Additionally, there are 99 peaks, 24 cliffs, 108 natural and cultural scenic spots, and over 20 wells and pools. Numerous springs and waterfalls are scattered around the mountain to explore. Dragon Tiger Mountain is the home of the Cliff Tombs, which are caskets lodged into the crevices found on the face of the mountains. They date back 2,600 years. The Tombs are a natural archeological museum, which is very rare and thus have attained worldwide fame.
Four prime attractions are the raft ride down the Luxi River, the Cliff Tomb show, the cultural show at night, and the Taoist temples. 16 DRAGON TIGER MOUNTAIN TOURS STANDARD TOUR RMB358 (TWO DAY TICKET) (3-4 hours tour) The tour of the mountains includes a ride and hike around the scenic mountain, a raft ride down the LuXi River, and the Cliff Tomb show. The raft ride provides a beautiful view of the mountains, and passes by numerous famous formations that resemble animals such as a turtle, a dragon, a tiger, etc. Typically one raft carries 8 passengers and the ride lasts for approximately 20 minutes. Along the way there are great views of the Cliff Tombs. The raft ride ends at a location where you are able to watch a 30-minute show, which involves monks climbing down the face of these cliffs in order to show the audience how the tombs were placed in these crevices.
TAOISM ADDITIONAL TOUR (2 hours tour) This tour goes to the various Taoist temples scattered through the mountain. Many of these temples are still active and visitors will have the opportunity to the learn about the origin and history of Taoism.
NIGHT SHOW There will be no performances from Dec. 9 to Feb. 19 (1.5 hours tour) The "Dream of Tao" takes place on a fairytale-like interactive set that audiences can walk through while watching the performance. The show includes a ride on the Luxi River with a stunning light show across a cliff face.
17 18 OTHER ACTIVITIES
JINGDEZHE TBD RMB (2.5 hours from Hua Quan Village)
Jingdezhen Porcelain City & Guanyao Museum tour provides the opportunity to see the city known as the "Porcelain Capital" of China. Artists have been producing porcelain there for over 1,700 years. Visitors can visit the "Porcelain Workshop” where the older generation of artists craft their pottery. Additionally, visitors can go to "Qing Dynasty Kiln" and "Gourd Kiln of the Ming Dynasty" to visit the oldest and largest chaihu porcelain kiln in mainland China. There countless artisans and shops scattered across the city to visit and shop at.
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, Guanyao Museum also known as Dragon Ball Pavalion was the imperial kiln. The royal palace had a large number of precious cultural relics lef there. Additionally, there is the "Tao Xichuan Ceramics Cultural and Creative Park", which was transformed from the an porcelain factory and is the home to various art studios, restaurants, and boutique shops.
MOUNT SANQING TBD RMB (3 hours from Hua Quan Village)
Mount Sanqing is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Taoist sacred mountain. This scenic mountain is the home to stunning rock formations and panoramic hiking trails. There are waterfalls, lakes, springs, high altitude plank walkways and vertigo-inducing ledges. Additionally, cable cars ferry tourists to the top of the mountain for gorgeous views. 19 HUA QUAN HOTEL
Established in 2010, the Hua Quan Hotel has 142 premium
rooms that offer travelers the highest quality accommodations
and services. Decorated in a romantic, baroque style that is
combined with hints of ancient, oriental mystique, all rooms
feature the unique designs of renowned musician Liu Chia-
Chang. His diverse cultural heritage shows in the stunning
interior décor. All guest rooms have in-room climate control,a
landline phone for making direct local and international calls,
satellite TV, and complimentary WiFi. Additionally, the hotel
has multiple restaurants with chefs from Michelin Star Rank
Team in Shanghai. Guests are offered a wide selection of
Chinese and western cuisines for a memorable culinary
experience. 20 HUA QUAN HOTEL
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L 7/1 2 7 B 1 7 1 B 1 6 /61 MN 80 0 118 /10 118 7 MN 8 34 80 0 MN A 8 A 8 /10 80 0 A 8 21 HUA QUAN SERVICE APARTMENTS
Hua Quan Service Apartments are a collection of 70 rooms. Each room is equipped with in-room climate control,satellite TV, and complimentary WiFi. Intended for visitors who stay for an extended period, these apartments are ideal for summer/winter camps or long educational trips. Additionally, artists, individuals, and groups who are interested in establishing themselves as resident artists or professors at Hua Quan Village are welcome to stay at the apartments. Guests are provided comfortable and affordable living accommodations and a room that is elegantly designed in the heart of the village.
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DAY 1
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Arrival at Hua Quan Village & hotel check-in 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Bao Yuan Chinese restaurant lunch 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM Chinese cultural museum 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Hua Quan Village Guide tour 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Art or Cuture class of choice 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Free time to explore museums, galleries, artist shops, murals, book private appointments, etc. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Bao Yuan Chinese restaurant dinner 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM Bar or Night tour-watching stars
DAY 2
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM Hotel buffet breakfast 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dragon Tiger Mountain tour 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Hua Quan Village Quick Lunch(Hua Jia Food Court) 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Free time to rest 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Art class of choice 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Free time to explore museums, galleries, artist shops, murals, book private appointments, etc. 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Exercise time(baseketball,tennis,table tennis, etc.) 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Bao Yuan Chinese restaurant dinner 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM Dragon Tiger Mountain night show(Arrangement according to performance status) or Free Time DAY 3
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM Hiking (Huaquan Houshan) 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Hotel buffet breakfast 09:00 AM - 12:00 AM Ancient town of Shang Qing tour 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Bao Yuan Chinese restaurant buffet Lunch 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM Free time to explore museums, galleries, artist shops, murals, book private appointments, etc. 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Hotel check-out and village departure
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