Many thanks for your interest in this very special journey to sacred Mount Wudang and its peculiar Taoism Treasure Wudang Taoist internal alchemy study!

September 1, 2 & 3, 2011
Arrive Mt. Wudang
Arrive in Mt. Wudang by train from Beijing, Xi'An, Shanghai, Wuhan and Guangzhou, then spending one hour taking a tourist bus from mountain gate up to Crow’s Ridge and check into the three-star hotel or similar. This place is located high up on Mt. Wudang, and closeby is practice hall where we practice Qigong, Taoist Daoyin, meditation and listen to the lecture everyday. So, we wait 3 days for people to come in turn and for people already arrived we will have morning and afternoon Wudang Tai Chi Chuan training activity. each lasting 2 hours. Also, a blind Chinese massage is closeby and people are welcome to have a try.

The Wudang Mountains (Wudang Shan), also known as Wu Tang Shan or simply Wudang, are a mountain range in the Hubei province of China, just to the south of the manufacturing city of Shiyan

In years past, the mountains of Wudang were known for the many Taoist monasteries to be found there, monasteries which became known as an academic centre for the research, teaching and practise of meditation, Chinese martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, Taoist agriculture practises and related arts. As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD), the mountain attracted the Emperor's attention. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the first site of worship - the Five Dragon Temple - was constructed. The monasteries were emptied, damaged and then neglected during and after the Cultural Revolution of 1966–1976, but the Wudang mountains have lately become increasingly popular with tourists from elsewhere in China and abroad due to their scenic location and historical interest. The monasteries and buildings were made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The palaces and temples in Wudang, which was built as an organized complex during the Ming Dynasty (14th–17th centuries), contains Taoist buildings from as early as the 7th century. It represents the highest standards of Chinese art and architecture over a period of nearly 1,000 years. Noted temples include the Golden Hall, Nanyan Temple and the Purple Cloud Temple.

September 4, 2011
Mt. Wudang
From this day on our group will start the workshop day by day. Everyday we plan 3 times of practice, 2.5 hours of lecture. So, the daily study time totals more than 7 hours. Please read the following timetable for details regarding our daily activities.

Internal alchemy, like the more general alchemy from which it derived, focuses on transmuting energies and substances, or in another word, on the unification of corporeal body, heart-mind and intention. The practices focus on restoring balance and elevating spiritual vitality. The goals of internal alchemy are enlightenment, improved health, longevity, and peacefulness. Practitioners often seek immortality or reunion with the pre-heaven to achieve the Oneness.

September 5 -15, 2011
Mt. Wudang
We will continue with our training of Taoist alchemy practice, Taoist Daoyin, Tai Chi Chuan and lecture lesson everyday. After morning training we will have a traditional Chinese breakfast succeeded by three hours of lecture on alchemy theory, Taoism, Buddhism theory and transmundane practice. Sometimes in the afternoon when sun shines we will go sightseeing and enjoy the excursion to the spectacular Purple Heaven Palace, Prince Slope Temple, monkey valley, Southen Grotto Cave. We have such excursion in plan for 4-5 times and local English speaking guides are invited to give explanation. In the evening we will meet in our practice hall and take part in our training in Taoist Internal Alchemy Meditation. Please understand we will have a one day off during September 4 - 17, 2011 with only morning meditation practice and all people are welcome to climb up to the Golden Top, the highest temple of mount Wudang. In the same time, we will a lunch inside Purple Heaven Palace to experience Taoist life for one time.

Schedules & General Information
Typical Daily Schedule

September 16, 2011
Mt. Wudang
We will continue with our training of Taoist alchemy practice, Taoist Daoyin, Tai Chi Chuan and lecture lesson everyday. After morning training we will have a traditional Chinese breakfast. In the afternoon we will enjoy the excursion to the Wudang Taoist Kungfu Alchemy to enjoy their spectacular Kungfu performance. In the evening we will meet in our practice hall and take part in our training in Taoist Internal Alchemy Meditation. Please understand we will have a one day off during September 4 - 17, 2011 with only morning meditation practice.

September 17, 2011
Mt. Wudang
We will continue with our training of Taoist alchemy practice, Taoist Daoyin, Tai Chi Chuan and lecture lesson everyday. After morning training we will have a traditional Chinese breakfast. In the afternoon we will enjoy the excursion to the magnificent Golden Top Palace. In the evening we will meet in our practice hall and take part in our training in Taoist Internal Alchemy Meditation.

September 18, 2010
Mt. Wudang
We will continue with our training of Taoist alchemy practice in the morning. After breakfast, we will have 3 hours of lecture upon Whole Process of Alchemy Practice. Such lecture will finish before 11:00 am. Some rest in the afternoon will be succeeded by evening departure down the mountain by bus or train. Most people will depart Wudang by overnight train heading Beijing, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Chengdu or Shanghai.

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May Your Journey Forever with the Tao!