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Taiji Studying Tour 9 days
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Travel to China,homestay in Hangzhou,practise Chinese Taiji,learn Chinese home cooking,experience authentic Chinese culture.
Mr. Song Rongsheng, master of Taiji, was born in Nov. 8, 1945. He is one of the top-class coaches teaching Chinese traditional shadowboxing and Taiji hand slap.He is also a member of Zhejiang Martial Art Association and an expert of Zhejiang Medical Experts Group of bone fracture with Martial Art.

Tour code: CHSP-11
Destination: Hangzhou
Departure: Daily
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Highlights: Taiji practise with professional teacher,eight nights homestay with local host family,sightseeing in Hangzhou and Wuzhen water village,visit local schools,market and hospitals.
Day 01: Arrive in Hangzhou (Sun)

Upon arriving at Hangzhou, you will meet your hosting family, and get to know each other. Later on you will take a leisure walk around the community where the family is located with accompany
of the hosts. A welcoming Chinese Dinner would be prepared and served by the host.
Accommodation: a private room at host's room

Day 02: Hangzhou (Mon)

9
:00am   Taiji Lesson and Practice - outdoor, Liulangwenying Park (Oriels Singing in the Weeping Willows), a serene lakeside park. Take short breaks every one hour.
12:30pm   Have Chinese lunch at Hongni Restaurant.
2:00pm   Visit a kindergarten and a primary school to see how Chinese kids learn and play. You will talk to teachers and children who are always friendly.
3:00pm   Visit Hangzhou Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital.                    
4:30pm     Return to your lodge
Accommodation: a private room at host’s room                                                                                          Tea Making

        
Day 03: Hangzhou (Tue)       

9:00am  Taiji Lesson and Practice                  
12:30pm  Chinese lunch at Ouxiangju Restaurant
2:00pm  Hillside walk overlooking the West Lake3:30pm  Visit a tea farm and chat with the farmers.
6:00pm   Dinner at a farmer's home, sample local dishes.
7:30pm   Evening small boat cruise on the lake and stroll along Su Causeway.
Accommodation: a private room at host’s room

Day 04: Hangzhou  (Wed)
 
                                                                           Hefang Street in Hangzhou
9:00am  Taiji Lesson and Practice
10:30am  Visit Dujinsheng Silk & Brocade Factory.                        
12:30pm  Lunch
2:00pm  Visit Lingyin Temple, stone carvings on Peak Flying From Afar.
4:30pm     Return to your lodge
Evening free - activity suggestions include shopping along Hefang Jie, tasting green tea at Xihutiandi.
Accommodation: a private room at host’s room


Day 05: Hangzhou - Wuzhen - Hangzhou (Thu)                                                                                      Practise Taiji in Hangzhou
 

8:00am  Day trip to Wuzhen, a water village 81km northeast of Hangzhou,regarded as the Last Rest-on Water Town in China.   Morning: Visit Jiangnan Hundred-Bed Museum,Folk Custom Museum,Wine Workshop,Dyehouse
12:00pm  Lunch at Wuzhen                                   
Afternoon:
Visit Shadow Puppet Theatre, old pawnshop, take a short river boat ride.                                            
6:00pm   Dinner at Wuzhen
8:30pm  Return to your lodge
Accommodation: a private room at host’s room

Day 06: Hangzhou (Fri)
 

9:00am  Taiji Lesson and Practice                                                                                                         Huqingyutang Chnese Medicine Museum
12:30pm  Lunch
2:00pm  Visit Louwailou Restaurant with a hundred years history, learn Chinese home-cooking
6:00pm  Dinner at Louwailou Restaurant
8:00PM  Enjoy a Variety Show in Dongpo Theatre
Accommodation: a private room at host’s room
 
 
Day 07: Hangzhou (Sat)

9:00am   Taiji lesson and short practice
10:30am   Visit Households Community and local resident's home                         
12:30pm   Lunch                         
2:00pm   Visit Hangzhou Agedness College to learn Chinese traditional brush painting
Accommodation: a private room at host’s room


Day 08: Hangzhou (Sun)
 
9:00am  Taiji lesson and short practice     visit a local family
10:30am  Lakeside walk to No.6 park, speak to locals at 'English Corner'
12:30pm  Lunch
2:00pm  Visit Daguan Primary School to learn the Chinese traditional instrument such as Pipa, Erhu or Flute.
6:30pm Farewell Dinner and certificate issuing ceremony
9:00pm Back to your lodge
Accommodation: a private room at host’s room
 
 
Day 09 Depart Hangzhou (Mon)
 
Transfer to the airport and take your onward flight.
 
 
 
 
1 To 12 To 56 To 9
3/1/2008 To 12/31/2008$1732$1258$951

 
  Service included:
- Homestay accommodation (double occupancy)
- Air-conditioned private car, or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Entrance fees and meals as specified in the itinerary
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance.
Service not included:
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide
 
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