Tai Chi Cultural Tours are an exciting way to discover how Tai Chi and Qigong along with many other martial arts are practised across Asia.
Tours to China and other countries are organized nearly every year and provide a rich cultural experience and insight into Chinese wisdom and traditions that will stay with travelers forever. You may be walking one day on the Great Wall or enjoying the breeze on the Yangtze River cruise and the next you will find yourself practising Tai Chi in a Beijing park or admiring a Shaolin Temple Kung Fu performance!
The College arranges some tours to align with the 'International Martial Arts Games' (IMAG) that is held at different international locations every 2 years.
2027 Cultural Tour details:
Departing from Melbourne Sunday, 11 April - returning Wednesday 21 April 2027. Itinerary details below.
Day-1 Sunday, 11 April - Melbourne/Shanghai
Depart Melbourne on Juneyao Airlines Flight HO656 at 8:00 am, arriving in Shanghai at 4:35 pm. Upon arrival, your tour guide will meet you at the airport. Enjoy a welcome dinner at Xi Jia Garden Restaurant, followed by transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight: Shanghai => (D)
Day-2 Monday, 12 April - Shanghai/Zhangjiajie
After breakfast, check out of hotel. Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 10:00 am and transfer you to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Take Juneyao Airlines Flight HO2235, departing at 3:55 pm and arriving at Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport. (Please note: this flight is currently unavailable and should be reconfirmed.) Upon arrival, visit the spectacular 72 Wonder Towers (Qishi Lou). This popular cultural attraction is famous for its magnificent stilt-house architecture, Tujia and Miao ethnic culture, local food street, and immersive evening performances. Often described as a "real-life fantasy world," it offers a unique combination of traditional architecture, folk customs, and vibrant night scenery. After dinner, transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Wulingyua => (B, D)
Day-3 Tuesday, 13 April - Zhangjiajie
Your guide will meet you at 8:30 am for a full-day excursion to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, including Huangshizhai, Golden Whip Stream, and the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge.In the morning, take the cable car to Huangshizhai and visit: Six Wonders Pavilion Star Picking Terrace Five Finger Peak Sea of Clouds In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely walk along the picturesque Golden Whip Stream, regarded as one of the world's most beautiful valleys. Highlights include: Golden Whip Rock Eagle Protecting the Whip Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge After the day's walking, return to the hotel for a well-deserved rest before dinner .Overnight: Wulingyuan => (B, L, D)
Day-4 Wednesday, 14 April - Zhangjiajie
Today's highlights include: Yuanjiajie Scenic Area Bailong Elevator (upward journey) Tianzi Mountain Tianzi Mountain Cable Car (downward journey) Ten-Mile Gallery Scenic Area Visit famous attractions including: Avatar Hallelujah Mountain (Qiankun Pillar) First Bridge Under Heaven Enchanting Platform Ride the Bailong Elevator, the world's tallest outdoor lift, built into the sheer cliffs. Continue to Tianzi Mountain, renowned for its panoramic sea of sandstone peaks. Major viewpoints include Imperial Writing Brush Peaks Fairy Scattering Flowers West Sea Stone Forest Descend by cable car, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of the mountain landscape. Finish the day with a ride on the sightseeing train through Ten-Mile Gallery, where you'll see: Herb Gathering Old Man Three Sisters Peaks Longevity Star Welcoming Guests Overnight: Wulingyuan => (B, L, D)
Day-5 Thursday, 15 April - Zhangjiajie/Nanjing
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for Juneyao Airlines Flight HO2157, departing 10:10 am from Zhangjiajie (DYG) and arriving in Nanjing (NKG) at 11:50 AM Meet your local guide upon arrival and enjoy lunch before visiting the beautiful Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area. Transfer to your hotel afterwards. Overnight: Nanjing => (B, L, D)
Day-6 Friday, 16 April - Nanjing/Yangzhou
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Depart at 9:30 am for Yangzhou (approximately 1.5 hours' drive), arriving around 11:00 am. Enjoy a delicious Huaiyang cuisine lunch, one of China's Four Great Culinary Traditions and said to have been a favorite of the Qianlong Emperor. After lunch, check in to the prestigious Yangzhou State Guesthouse. In the evening, stroll along the lively Dongguan Street Night Market, where you may sample a variety of local snacks at your leisure. Overnight: Yangzhou => (B, L)
Day-7 Saturday, 17 April - Yangzhou
After breakfast, visit the famous Slender West Lake Scenic Area, including: Five Pavilion Bridge White Pagoda Twenty-Four Bridge The tour takes approximately three hours. Enjoy a traditional Huaiyang Yum Cha lunch, an important dining tradition comparable to Cantonese Yum Cha. IN the afternoon, visit Ge Garden, one of China's Four Great Classical Gardens, followed by a stroll through Yangzhou's historic old town. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight: Yangzhou => (B. L)
Day-8 Sunday 18 April - Yangzhou /Shanghai
Check out of the hotel at 9:30 am and transfer to Yangzhou East Railway Station. Board High-Speed Train G8273, departing at 11:32 am and arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at 1:31 pm.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for a short rest. At 6:00 pm, depart from the hotel for a farewell dinner at Siji Min Fu Roast Duck Restaurant. Overnight: Shanghai => (B,D)
Day-9 Monday, 19 April - Shanghai, Free day => (B)
Day-10 Tuesday, 20 April - Enjoy free time in the morning. Check out hotel before 11:00 am. Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 2:00 pm and transfer you to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for Juneyao Airlines Flight HO1722, departing at 5:45 pm for Melbourne => (B)
Day-11 – Wednesday, 21 April 2027 - Melbourne.
Arrive in Melbourne at 6:00 am, marking the end of your memorable journey.
Tour Cost: AUD $4,660 /person twin share, AUD $880 /person Single supplement
Includes:
1) Return international air tickets. Melbourne/Shanghai/Melbourne
2) Accommodation in China
3) Meals and sightseeing as per itinerary
4) English speaking tour guide
5) Drive coach for the group for sightseeing
6) Domestic transportation between cities in China
Not included:
1) Tipping for tour guide and coach driver, (AUD10/pp p/day X10=AUD100)
2) Personal expenses telephone, Laundry. Drinks etc.
3) Visa fee if requested by Chinese government (No visa requested for Australian and Malaysia passport holder until the end of year, may extend next year)
4) Any other items not mentioned in the above
Contact Grand Master Eng Chor Khor for more details on 0412 922 618, or by email at ronengkhor@gmail.com
A PDF copy of this itinerary can be downloaded here.
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Updated: 12 August 2024
