Our exotic journey began in Shanghai and then off to where ancient and modern China embraced our intrigue.  Captivated by a culture rich with history, tradition, art, and architecture, we were lured away to mystic mountains where tai chi chuan originated and where ancient temples are still active with worship.   Our excursions went so smoothly that we were always in great moods, elevated in laughter, singing, or just silent satisfaction.
China June 2006
We were impressed with the ease, safety, and pleasure with which we traveled
How lucky we were to have a caring, fun tour guide that became like family to us.
Our cozy bus-rides came with a microphone for lectures, songs, and chinese conversation classes
We enjoyed five-star dining and delicious, healthy chinese cuisine - more than we could eat!
We toured numerous temples and palaces ...
... like The Purple Cloud in Wudangshan, built in 1413.
We practiced tai chi in sacred sites where monks practiced in ancient days.
People everywhere, anytime were practicing various forms of tai chi, such as fan tai chi seen here ...
... experienced ladies with swords! ...
Sometimes we joined them, or just enjoyed the beauty of the art from afar.
It seemed every canvas in front of us was drawn by a master artist
Famous sites included the village Hong Chuen, ...
... where “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” was filmed, ...
... Wudangshan, where Tai Chi originated and home to Taoist Temples ...
... Tiger Hill’s Leaning Tower , a.k.a. “The Pisa of the Orient” ...
... the famous Yellow Crane Tower, built in 223 A.D.,...
... picturesque settings everywhere we turned ...
... soaring vistas of active temples with worshippers,...
... monks ...
... living tai chi masters...
... young aspiring and older experienced martial artists, ...
... ancient stone sculptures ..
... religious statues ...
... Chinese antiquities ...
... romantic river cruise aboard a pole-steered barge ...
... canal village nights ...
... spectacular city lights ...
... exciting nightlife ...
... and the sunrise from Huangshan ...
... sites from this historic mountain have been captured by artists for thousands of years.
We enjoyed these scenic views ...
by bus, ...
... tram, ...
... foot, ...
... and occasionally bamboo carriages when our feet got tired.
We were lavished by Five-Star Hotels, luxury service and shopping at super affordable rates.
When the kids saw their images on the dig-cam, they eagerly posed for us
China is a land plentiful of lush gardens, unique art, ...
...impressive architecture...
... and a beautifully preserved culture awaiting your presence.