Optional day trip to the Guizhou Scenic area

Travel via Bullet Train
to Wudang

Wudang Shan

Full Room and Board

Bed - sheets. blankets, pillow

private or double occupancy

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

3 Meals a Day

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Healthy · Tasty

Full Schedule of Training….

Participate in as much or as little as you want!!

The September 2023 Retreat will focus on

Wudang Taiji 13 - Moving meditation and

Five Animal Qigong for Health and Longevity

with afternoon review sessions

We will also learn a very special traditional Wudang Longevity qigong practice called Hunyuan Zhuang Gong that  has never ever taught  by Master Bing outside of Wudang Shan

What's Not Included ?

Transportation to and from China
International & domestic flights and relevant taxes
Transportation to and from the airport to/ from the school
China visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
Travel, health and trip cancellation insurance
Expenses of a personal nature

  Transportation to Taiji Temple in Fuquan, Guizhou

Guiyang airport is the closest airport to Taiji Temple located in Fuquan city. Guiyang airport is located in the city of Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou province. There are no direct international flights to and from Guiyang airport, therefore visitors  traveling to Guiyang must do so via major international cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Xian, Kunming, etc.. A bullet train from Beijing to Guiyang, takes ~ 8 hours 20 minutes and costs ~CNY 1000. From Shanghai also takes ~ 9 hours and costs similar.

The airport is 104 km from Fuquan city and Taiji Temple is 2km away from Fuquan city. A taxi ride from Guiyang airport to Taiji Temple takes about 1 hour and costs about 80 yuan (day time)/ 100 yuan (night time).

Distances between Shiyan Wudang
and major transportation hubs in China

  Transportation from Wudang Mountain

Wudang Mountain is located in Central China and since the population density is relatively small, there are no direct international flights to and from the Wudang Mountain area. Therefore visitors  traveling to and from here must do so via major international cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Xian, Kunming, Hong Kong, etc… Of all these cities Beijing and Shanghai are the most convenient cities to depart from (and arrive to) because they are more English friendly. You can reach  these cities from Wudang Mountain by taking a train or flying form Shiyan City, Hubei Province. It takes about 2 hrs to fly or 6-8 hrs by train to/from Beijing or Shanghai. The Wudang Shan Airport (WDS) and the Shiyan Train Station are both located about 90 minute drive from the school. Note that if you travel by train you will want to reserve (in advance) a hard or soft sleeper ticket. If take Bullet train to Wudang, it will arrive at Wudangshanxi train station in Wudang.

While in Wudang  Master Bing can advise you and help you arrange travel form the school to the airport or train station.

We are starting the retreat at Taiji Temple 太极宫, headed by Master Bing’s Shifu, Grandmaster Zhong Yulong (head of the Wudang San Feng Pai Lineage and the South Guizhou Daoist Association.)
It is said that Zhang San Feng (founder of Taiji) cultivated himself on Wudang Shan and reached immortality on Fuquan Shan where Taiji Temple is located. We will take advantage of the good taiji energy  and immerse ourselves in temple life, living and practicing within the walls of Taiji Temple, a traditional Daoist temple where martial arts and other traditional Daoist arts are practiced.
Everyone is invited to participate in as much or as little of the temple life as they like,  chanting, meditation, etc.  We will enjoy daily practice with Master Bing and also learning about traditional temple living.
This is a rare and unique opportunity that is not normally open to the general public.

At the end of the first week we will travel by bullet train to Wudang Shan, enjoying the beautiful scenery of central China from the comfort of a modern bullet train.

Our second week we will stay on Wudang Mountain, training daily and exploring the world famous temples and palaces and out of the way little known areas with Master Bing who has lived, trained, and taught in Wudang Shan most of his life.

The third week will be spent in a more rural setting on the East side of Wudang Shan at Master Bing’s new school, where we will train with Master Bing and explore the unique sites and local foods of this off the beaten track location.

if you have more questions about the Retreat, please email:
Nikki@wudangdao.com

About visa

Visa for Visiting China?

Everyone planning to enter The People's Republic of China from outside countries must have both a passport and a China visa. The best time to apply for a China visa is one or two months before your departure date. Usually, a China visa is valid for only three months from the date of issue, which indicates that the earliest time you can apply is three months before your departure. Tourist Visas ($140) are available as either single one time entry visas, double or 10 year multi-entry Visas.

Master Bing can help you with obtaining your Chinese visa by providing you with an invitation letter to hand in with your visa application.

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What Information does Master Bing need in order for him to write a letter of invitation for you to submit with your visa application?

1. Your full name (As it appears on your passport)

2. Birthdate

3. Gender

4. Nationality

5. Passport number

6. Date of arrival to and departure from Wudang Mountain

8 Tips for Filling Out Chinese Visa Application Form

To avoid your China visa being rejected, applicants should figure out the best answers to the questions in the application form. Here are some tips for filling out a Chinese Visa Application Form.

1. Current Occupations and Employer/School

Section 1.15 Current Occupations & Section 1.17 Employer/School: If you choose "Self-employed", do not leave Section 1.17 blank. You need to complete this section with the name of your business and specify the nature of it. If you are unemployed at present, provide information on your previous employer or school if you are a student. If you are a housewife or retired, you can fill in the box in Section 1.17 with None (Housewife) or None (Retired).
 

2. Education

Section 1.16 Education: It does not matter what your answer is, unless you apply for a student visa. The best way is to check the highest level of education you have completed.
 

3. Major Purpose of Visit

Section 2.1 Major purpose of your visit: Select the most suitable item and make sure it matches with your application documents. If your travel is for multiple purposes, just choose one major purpose.
 

4. Intended Number of Entries & Duration of Stay

Section 2.2 Intended number of entries: Most applicants only need one entry valid for 3 months. Note that all Z, X1, S1, and Q1 visas are only issued as single entry. If you apply for an L, F, M, X2, S2, or Q2 visa, you may choose single-entry, double-entry, or multiple entries. Choose the one that best meets your needs. The final decision is left to the consular officer's discretion.

Section 2.5 Longest intended stay in China among all entries: For L, M, and F visas, the duration of stay is normally 30-60 days. For S2 and Q2 visa, it ranges from 30 to 120 days. Z, X, Q1, and S1 visas may allow a longer stay duration. Fill in the box according to your actual need.
 

5. Expected Date of Arrival in China

Section 2.4 Expected date of your first entry into China on this trip: Make sure that the date is not earlier than the date you are likely to receive the visa. If your flight itinerary will be submitted as the application document, ensure the date is consistent with it.

6. Travel Itinerary

Section 2.6 Itinerary in China: In this section, do not mention travel to Tibet and Xinjiang although you may go there. If you apply for a tourist visa, you need to provide addresses of hotels including provinces, cities, and streets. For this reason, you are advised to book refundable hotel rooms in advance. After you get the visa, it’s fine to change your itinerary and cancel the bookings.

 7. Background Check

In Part 3, you need to answer truthfully the questions regarding overstaying, China visa rejection history, criminal records, diseases, etc. Honesty is important in answering these questions; otherwise you may encounter problems in the application process.
 

8. Only Typewritten Application Forms Are Accepted

Applicants need to fill out the application form on a computer first and then print it out. Double-sided printouts will not be accepted. Note that the signatures and dates in Part 4 and 5 must be handwritten.

How Do I Apply for A Tourist Visa to China?

STEP 1: Check passport status, make photocopy of data page, used visa pages;

Prepare other travel materials, e.g. flight tickets, hotel booking record, rough travel itinerary, etc. If you have a valid invitation letter, provide it as well.

STEP 2: Fill in visa application form, print it out, paste one photo on the paper application form, and sign and write down the submission date;

STEP 3: Make an online appointment, if you’re required to submit to China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC). Use the application form ID to schedule appointment in advance.

Else applicants may visit visa section of overseas Chinese Embassies or Consulates during office hours. (you can check updated time on official website)

STEP 4: Bring all prepared documents, visit the right authority, CVASC or Chinese Embassy/Consulate, wait for your order and submit. Pay visa fees and get a pick-up slip.

STEP 5: Collect passport and Chinese Visa (if granted successfully) back after tracing it has been processed and wait for pick up. With the slip, you may pick it up in person or entrust your friend, family, travel agency for help.

Where to Apply for Chinese Visa - Chinese Embassy & Consulate or Chinese Visa Application Service Center

Chinese Embassies & Consulates

Applying for a Chinese Visa at a Chinese Visa Application Service Center

Step 1: Visit http://www.visaforchina.org/ to locate the nearest visa service center. You will complete a visa application form online, and schedule an appointment online in advance. Then prepare all required documents, submit all materials (in person/by someone else or agent) to the visa service center, and pay visa fees and service charges.

Step 2: Track the status of your application so that you know when it is processed so you can go to the center, collect your passport and visa in person, or by someone else/visa agent with the pick-up slip. More conveniently, you can pay for a mailing back service, so that you do not need to go back to the center again.

Attention: Walk-in submissions are NOT accepted at service centers.

Paying Someone Else

to submit your China Visa Application for you...

There are numerous companies that will prepare and submit your information for you for a China Visa... this can save you the need for actually showing up in person at the Chinese Consulate... but this service comes with addition cost ( ~ $200 per Visa). We can not recommend any particular company .... travelers in the past have used the company Travista (https:// visas.travisa.com) to help them obtain a 10 year multiple entry visa for China.... if this is of interest to you, then you may want to call up one of their offices or visit their website for more information.... there are other companies as well... .

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