Trip 2018

Departure______April 9 Return______April 27 Fee: $4,195* *Price includes international airfare TRIP TO from Seattle to China and back. All , Beijing CHINA 2018 domestic transportations within China, tuition, accommodation, all meals, listed entertainment and sightseeing. Wisdom and Peace *Price does not include visa. We provide service for getting the visa for Wellness Center $180 (multiple entries for 10 years) *Private rooms are available at an additional cost of $42/night. Wu Dang Mountain Deposit______$1,500 Make your check payable to Wisdom and Peace Wellness Center and be sure to include your address, phone number, email and a photocopy of your passport: Wisdom and Peace Wellness Center 963 Alamo Dr. Vacaville, CA 95687

Deposit Deadline: Jan. 5, 2018 River Comments from past Qigong trips: Final Payment Due: Feb. 5, 2018 --“This is the best tour to see China because of its balance of the study and fun, the quality of Cancellation Policy: people and the sincere care from the guides.” 1. Cancellations made before January 5, --”Life changing experience!” 2018 will receive full refund. --”Thank you from the depths of our hearts - you APRIL 9 2. $1,000 will be refunded for all are so gracious and kind to us, so open and to cancellations made between Jan. 5 to loving.” --”The most awesome trip! Far exceeded my Feb. 5, 2018. APRIL 27, 2018 expectations. I felt well taken care of and 3. Cancellations made after Feb. 5, 2018 - everything possible was done to accommodate whatever recoverable costs we can me.” obtain will be refunded. (Travel Read more on www.widomandpeace.com insurance is suggested) TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS: BEIJING~~WUDANG MOUNTAIN~~~~YANGTZI RIVER BEIJING ~~ YANGTZI RIVER CRUISE ~~ Our in-depth discovery of China begins in Beijing, the The Yangtzi River, the longest river in China, is rich in capital of China. We will start our journey with 5 breathtaking scenery and diverse culture. Stretching days of study in the suburbs of Beijing. The hotel is from a land of remote mountains and arid plains, it located nearby Goose Lake. After the lectures, we winds its way through canyon gorges to fertile will visit the Great Wall, one of the world wonders; regions of connecting lakes and waterways. Boarding , one of the loveliest imperial parks in in , we will enjoy a 4-day cruise, sail China; the Forbidden City: the Chinese imperial Morning Qigong practice at the foot of the Great Wall through the Yangtze River, and disembark at palace from the to the end of Qing (our hotel courtyard) city. (Please see attached detailed itinerary) dynasty, and Tiananmen Square. QIGONG HIGHLIGHTS: ~~ SHANGHAI ~~ Since 1994, Professor Huixian Chen and Dr. Pingping Li have led Qigong trips to China. In Spring Enroute to the Wudang Mountains, we will also visit Shanghai is the largest economic and trade center in 2018, another exciting journey will present you the famous Yellow Crane Tower, which was built in China, and one of China’s cultural centers. It retains with a unique opportunity to fully immerse yourself the late 1800s. the last vestiges of China’s unusual colonial past. The in studying Qigong theory while developing your architecture along the Bund is a living museum of the Wudang Mountains are located in city, personal practice and spiritual growth. At the same colonial history of the 1800s. We will be visiting the Province (Northern Central China). The Wudang time, our trip will be punctuated by travels to some Jade Buddha Temple, Chenghuang Bazaar and a silk Mountains stretch for 800 miles of speculator of China’s most amazing and beautiful sights. making factory in Shanghai. scenery with secluded valleys and peaks. It is renowned for its magnificent ancient building AREAS OF STUDY ON THIS TRIP: ************************************* complex and appealing natural landscape. The (Please see attached Study with Spiritual Teachers mountains are famous for Daoism and the practice ACCOMMODATIONS/FOOD ~~ Spring 2018 for details, total 5 days of lectures) of . We will start the tour with a boat ride on Taiji Participants will reside in 3 or 4 star hotels with - “Swirling Energy Field” by Master Zhang, Jichang Lake, then we will visit the famous Golden Palace, modern facilities. Guest rooms are well appointed, (1 day) South Rock Palace, and Purple Cloud Palace. with two single beds in each room, cable TV and - “Essence of and ” by Professor DAZU ROCK CARVINGS ~~ international direct-dial telephones (single rooms are Yu, Xiaofei (2 days) available at additional cost). Most breakfasts will be a Located in the southeast of the Basin, the mix of Chinese and Western styles. For other meals, - “I-Ching Foundation” by Master Cui, Shiguang (1 Dazu Rock Carvings are a series of sculptures and we will sample a variety of local cuisines. (Vegetarian day) carvings, dating back as far as the 7th century AD. meals are available upon request.) Depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Daoist and - “How to Reach Tranquility” by Buddhist Master Confucian beliefs, they are not only rich in content Maximum of 30 participants will be admitted. Mingxian (1 day) but also carved with marvelous technique. They Minimum of 18 participants is required. skillfully combine the scientific principles of As students of Qigong, we will start each day with a QUESTIONS? mechanics, optics, and clairvoyance with statues Qigong practice session. Additionally, Prof. Chen Phone: (707)761-9080 themselves and landform. The Dazu Rock Carvings and Pingping will teach Chinese Essence Qigong Email: [email protected] are reputed as the “Artistic Palace of the Tang and while in Beijing. website: www.wisdomandpeace.com Song Dynasties”.