General Information:
In cooperation with Chen Style Tai Chi Centre UK, Tai Chi Benefits is going to organize a Tai Chi Trip to China in August 2012.
The trip is open to all Tai Chi & Qigong students and friends to develop a greater understanding of this wonderful art with some of the
highest level masters in China. It will include visiting many of the incredible attractions, such as Beijing, Zhengzhou, Shaolin Temple,
Tai Chi village, Zhangjiajie Forest Park etc. All training with Dr Xianglin Li and/or Master Liming Yue is covered by the Trip and additional training
with the monks in the Shaolin Temple school and/or Tai Chi Grandmasters in Beijing or Village are available at extra cost during the trip. Students will also
be eligible for additional Duan Wei grading by the Chinese Wushu Association and Qigong Federation.
The full trip details are as follows:
Dates:
4th August 2012 - 22nd August 2012 (19 days)
Prices:
£1890 per person (all inclusive),
note: if you want to take extra training with grandmasters in China or Chinese Wushu and
Qigong Grading training, additional fees may apply.
Additional training and grading fees:
1. 3 hours training with Grandmaster Chen Yu on Chen Style Tai Chi Form and Application (
£40 )
2. 8 hours Intensive training with Grandmaster Li Zhiyi on Shen Gong (
£100 )
3. Qigong grading (exclude certificate fee). (
£105 )
4. 12 hours intensive training with Grandmaster Shi Aiqiao on Chinese Health Qigong (exclude instructor certificate fee)(
£150 )
| Date |
Place to stay |
Activities |
| 04/08/2012 Day 1 |
On the plane |
Departure from UK |
| 05/08/2012 Day 2 |
Jingdu Hotel (4 star standard) |
Arrival Beijing, Forbiden City and Tian An Men Square in the afternoon. |
| 06/08/2012 Day 3 |
Jingdu Hotel (4 star standard) |
Visit Great Wall during the day |
| 07/08/2012 Day 4 |
Jingdu Hotel (4 star standard) |
Tian Tan Park Tai Chi and Qigong practice in the morning, addtional training with Grandmaster Chen Yu in the afternoon. |
| 08/08/2012 Day 5 |
on train |
Visit Summer Palace during the day, then take overnight train K179 to Zhengzhou city at 10 pm |
| 09/08/2012 Day 6 |
Holidayinn Express Hotel (4 star standard) |
Arrival in Zhengzhou in the morning at 7am then take coach to Tai Chi village
|
| 10/08/2012 Day 7 |
Holidayinn Express Hotel (4 star standard) |
Visit Shaolin Temple during the day |
| 11/08/2012 Day 8 |
Xian City (4 star standard) |
Take express train G2015 (over 300 kilometers per hour) at 9:30am and arrival Xian at 12:05noon. Visit City protecting wall and sightseeing in the afternoon and evening |
| 12/08/2012 Day 9 |
Xian City (4 star standard) |
Visit Terracotta Army during the day
|
| 13/08/2012 Day 10 |
on boat |
Take flight to Chongqin city, Chongqin city sightseeing then take Yangtze Cruises and Three Gorges Dam Tour in the evening |
| 14/08/2012 Day 11 |
on boat |
Yangtze Cruises and Three Gorges Dam Tour |
| 15/08/2012 Day 12 |
on boat |
Yangtze Cruises and Three Gorges Dam Tour |
| 16/08/2012 Day 13 |
Zhangjiajie hotel (4 star standard) |
Arrival Yichang at lunch time then head to Zhangjiajie Forest Park. |
| 17/08/2012 Day 14 |
Zhangjiajie hotel (4 star standard) |
sightseeing in YuanjiaJie, Ten-mile Gallery |
| 18/08/2012 Day 15 |
Zhangjiajie hotel (4 star standard) |
sightseeing in Yellow Dragon Cave and Baofen Lake |
| 19/08/2012 Day 16 |
Zhangjiajie hotel (4 star standard) |
sightseeing in Son of Heaven Mountain |
| 20/08/2012 Day 17 |
Zhangjiajie hotel (4 star standard) |
sightseeing in Imaging Xiangxi |
| 21/08/2012 Day 18 |
Jingdu Hotel (4 star standard) |
Take flight back to Beijing or Shanghai from Changsha/Zhangjiajie |
| 22/08/2012 Day 19 |
on the plane |
flying home in the morning and arrival at the same day. |
Note: All hotels are 4/5 star standard with luxury facilities. detailed trip itinerary and leaflet is available on request.
Book Form and Visa Application Form
Please click here for
trip booking form and click here to download
visa application form. The visa office information in Manchester can be found from a
link as follows:
The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Manchester
.
Terms and Conditions
The Terms and Conditions have been set up as follows for the China trip August 2012:
Reservation:
Reservations can be made by completing the booking form and sending it together with the payment. Everybody who wishes to take part in the
trip must provide their own valid visa to China and travel insurance to cover the trip by 1st July 2012.
Payment and what is included:
The price for the trip is £1,890 (all inclusive). An initial payment £800 is required by the end of Feb. 2011, which is a non-refundable deposit and administration charge. The final balance £1090
is required to be paid in full on time by 31st May 2012, otherwise, late booking surcharge £100 will apply due to the additional cost of making
late flight and accommodation arrangement.
Total Payment for the trip includes: Tuition fees for the training with Dr Xianglin Li/ Master Liming Yue, breakfast,
main meals (excluding drinks and snack), accommodation, training insurance (subject to individual's health condition and ages),
all transportation (excluding the cable car at the tourism and taxis), air-tickets, airport tax and admission fees to all
tourist attractions arranged by the group in China. Travel insurance and visa applications are at your own cost
and should be arranged by yourself.
Cancellation
Clients who make cancellation on any confirmed bookings will be liable for the following cancellation charges based on the time when
we receive the notice of cancellation in writing.
A. Once booked the trip and cancelled 61 days prior to the departure date, the deposit of £800 is non-refundable.
B. 31-60 days prior to departure date -50% of total cost.
C. 3-30 days prior to departure date -75% of total cost.
C. 3 days or less prior to departure date - 100% of total cost.
Alteration to Arrangement
If, after acceptance of the booking, the customer alters the confirmed arrangements, an amendment fee of £100 per person
plus any communication charges may be charged. If major alteration is required, the booking may be treated as a cancellation
to which cancellation charges will apply.
Cancellation by the Tai Chi Benefits/Chen Style Tai Chi Center
We reserve the right to cancel or alter holiday arrangements at any time up to and including the departure date. Full refund of all monies
will be made in the event of cancellation. Cancellations will be notified to clients without reasonable delay.
Chinese visa are at your own resposible and can be obtained at:
The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Manchester
All clients are themselves responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of a valid passport and applicable visa at all times and places during the journey. Refunds or endorsement can not
be claimed by clients who are rejected by local immigration for any reason.
Responsibility
As part of the China Trip Package the Tai Chi Benefits and / or Chen Style Tai Chi Centre will arrange standard insurance to cover all the
training abroad for all clients. However the Tai Chi Benefits and/or Chen Style Tai Chi Centre acts only in the capacity of Agent for the
clients in all arrangements. Expressly the Tai Chi Benefits and/or Chen Style Tai Chi Centre shall not be liable for any injury, death,
accident, loss, damage, or irregularity which may be occasioned by neglect or default of any other company, or additional expenses
due to delays or changes in flights, trains, coaches or other services, or because of strike, war, sickness, weather, quarantine
or other causes.