Many thanks for your interest in this very special journey to sacred Mount Wudang and its peculiar Taoism Treasure Wudang Taoist internal alchemy study!

June 1, 2010 & September 1, 2010
Arrive Xi’An
Board air plane & Cross the int'l date line and arrive Xi’An, check into the Huiya Tianmu Hotel -- a three-star hotel located in downtown Xi'An. The phone number of the hotel is 029-82065999 or 82065888. People are advised to arrive one or several days earlier for further trip to Mt. Wudang by train. Xi'an Dumpling Dinner & Tang Dynasty Culture Show in the afternoon and evening.

Xian, the eternal city, records the great changes of the Chinese nation just like a living history book. Called Chang'an in ancient times, Xian is one of the birthplaces of the ancient civilization in the Yellow River Basin area of the country. During Xian's 3,100 year development, 13 dynasties placed their capitals here.

Xian is the capital of Shaanxi province, located in the southern part of the Guanzhong Plain. With the Qinling Mountains to the south and the Weihe River to the north, it is in a favorable geographical location surrounded by water and hills.

The cultural and historical significance of the area, as well as the abundant relics and sites, help Xian enjoy the laudatory title of 'Natural History Museum'. The Museum of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is praised as 'the eighth major miracle of the world', Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang is listed on the World Heritage List, and the City Wall of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) is the largest and most intact Ming Dynasty castle in the world. In the city, there is the 3,000 year old Banpo Village Remains from the Neolithic Age (approximately from 8,000 BC to 5,000 BC), and the Forest of Stone Steles that holds 3,000 stone steles of different periods from the Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Around Xian, the FaMen Temple enjoys the reputation of being the 'forefather of pagodas and temples in Central Shaanxi,' because it holds the finger bones of Sakyamuni -- the founder of Buddhism. The natural landscape around Xian is also marvelous Mt.Huashan one of the five best-known mountains in China, is famous for its breath-taking cliffs and its unique characteristics.

June 2, 2010 & September 2
Arrive Mt. Wudang
Arrive in Mt. Wudang by train from Xi’An, then spending one hour taking a tourist bus from mountain gate up to Crow’s Ridge and check into the three-star hotel or similar. This place is located high up on Mt. Wudang, and closeby is practice hall where we practice Qigong, Taoist Daoyin, meditation and listen to the lecture everyday.

The Wudang Mountains (Wudang Shan), also known as Wu Tang Shan or simply Wudang, are a mountain range in the Hubei province of China, just to the south of the manufacturing city of Shiyan

In years past, the mountains of Wudang were known for the many Taoist monasteries to be found there, monasteries which became known as an academic centre for the research, teaching and practise of meditation, Chinese martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, Taoist agriculture practises and related arts. As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD), the mountain attracted the Emperor's attention. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the first site of worship - the Five Dragon Temple - was constructed. The monasteries were emptied, damaged and then neglected during and after the Cultural Revolution of 1966–1976, but the Wudang mountains have lately become increasingly popular with tourists from elsewhere in China and abroad due to their scenic location and historical interest. The monasteries and buildings were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The palaces and temples in Wudang, which was built as an organized complex during the Ming Dynasty (14th–17th centuries), contains Taoist buildings from as early as the 7th century. It represents the highest standards of Chinese art and architecture over a period of nearly 1,000 years. Noted temples include the Golden Hall, Nanyan Temple and the Purple Cloud Temple.

June 3, 2010 & September 3, 2010
Mt. Wudang
From this day on our group will start the workshop day by day. Everyday we plan 3 times of practice, 2.5 hours of lecture. So, the daily study time totals more than 7 hours. Please read the following timetable for details regarding our daily activities.

Internal alchemy, like the more general alchemy from which it derived, focuses on transmuting energies and substances, or in another word, on the unification of corporeal body, heart-mind and intention. The practices focus on restoring balance and elevating spiritual vitality. The goals of internal alchemy are enlightenment, improved health, longevity, and peacefulness. Practitioners often seek immortality or reunion with the pre-heaven to achieve the Oneness.

June 4 -13, 2010 & September 4 -13, 2010
Mt. Wudang
We will continue with our training of Taoist alchemy practice, Taoist Daoyin, Tai Chi Chuan and lecture lesson everyday. After morning training we will have a traditional Chinese breakfast succeeded by three hours of lecture on alchemy theory, Taoism, Buddhism theory and transmundane practice. Sometimes in the afternoon when sun shines we will go sightseeing and enjoy the excursion to the spectacular Purple Heaven Palace, Prince Slope Temple, monkey valley, Southen Grotto Cave. We have such excursion in plan for 4-5 times and local English speaking guides are invited to give explanation. In the evening we will meet in our practice hall and take part in our training in Taoist Internal Alchemy Meditation

Schedules & General Information
Typical Daily Schedule

June 13, 2010 & September 13, 2010
Mt. Wudang
We will continue with our training of Taoist alchemy practice, Taoist Daoyin, Tai Chi Chuan and lecture lesson everyday. After morning training we will have a traditional Chinese breakfast. In the afternoon we will enjoy the excursion to the Wudang Taoist Kungfu Alchemy to enjoy their spectacular Kungfu performance. In the evening we will meet in our practice hall and take part in our training in Taoist Internal Alchemy Meditation.

June 14, 2010 & September 14, 2010
Mt. Wudang
We will continue with our training of Taoist alchemy practice, Taoist Daoyin, Tai Chi Chuan and lecture lesson everyday. After morning training we will have a traditional Chinese breakfast. In the afternoon we will enjoy the excursion to the magnificent Golden Top Palace. In the evening we will meet in our practice hall and take part in our training in Taoist Internal Alchemy Meditation.

June 15, 2010 & September 15, 2010
Mt. Wudang
We will continue with our training of Taoist alchemy practice in the morning. After breakfast, we will have 5 hours of lecture upon Whole Process of Alchemy Practice. Such lecture will finish before 1:00 pm. Some rest in the afternoon will be succeeded by evening departure down the mountain by bus. Then we will depart Wudang by overnight train heading Xi’An.

June 16, 2010 & September 16, 2010
Xi’ An
Arrive in Xian in the early morning by train. Transfer to the three-star hotel in Xian by bus and have breakfast there. Free morning and afternoon in Xi’An, or trip to the BaXian Taoist Temple or downtown shopping street to get some souvenir for homeback friends and relatives. A full day tour recalls the glories of ancient Xi'an, as we visit the burial site of an incredible army of 8,000 life like terra-cotta soldiers. We will have a wonderful group farewell banquet tonight with classical Chinese music in a restaurant.

June 17, 2010 & September 17, 2010
Xi’ An
Let’s say goodbye and backslap each other and see people depart to their home country or continue your excursion to Lou Guan Terrace and Falun Temple in succeeding one or two days (it is most famous Buddhism temple because of many many rare Buddhist treasure found underground tunnel).

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May Your Journey Forever with the Tao!