US Delegation to Attend the: 3rd World Traditional Wushu Championships
October 25-November 5, 2008 - Shiyan, Hubei (Wudang Mountain)
Organized by: United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation, Inc. (USAWKF) 6313 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA usawkf@usawkf.org - http://www.usawkf.org
 
The 3rd World Traditional Wushu Championships will be held in Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China from October 28 to November 2, 2008. It is under the patronage of the IWUF and sponsored by the Chinese Wushu Association.
 
The 3rd World Traditional Wushu Championships will place greater emphasis on features of traditional Wushu competitions and will encourage wide participation from our Wushu family. At the same time, many famous traditional Wushu masters will be invited to give demonstrations, lectures and seminars during the championships. Wushu federations throughout the world are invited to attend this great gathering of traditional Wushu.
 
Now, USAWKF is inviting you to be part of this world event!
 
Shiyan is situated in the northwest of Hubei Province, the upper reach of the Han River. It borders Xiangfan City in the east, at the convergence of Hubei, Shaanxi, Henan and Chongqing. As a juncture of north, southwest and northwest China, it is a town of great important in Hubei.
 
Wudang Mountain, located in Shiyan in western Hubei, is both a famous scenic spot and the Taoist Holy Land in China. The ancient architectural complex on the mountain was listed by UNESCO in 1994 as a World Culture Heritage Site.
 
Wudang’s ancient architectural complex consists of eight palaces, two Taoist temples, 72 rock temples, 12 pavilions and 10 shrines. Large in scale and excellent in technical detail, it is a powerful demonstration of the harmony between architecture and nature. Inspired by the fairyland picture of the perfect blending of buildings and mountains, the Wudang architectural complex is known as the Imperial Palace on the Cliff.
 
Wudang Mountain is renowned as Immortals’ Mountain of Taoism and the World for Swordsman. It is a famous Taoist center in China with a long history of Taoist practice and a profound Taoist culture. Wudang Mountain is also well known for its deep-rooted tradition of wushu (martial arts). As an old saying goes: "Shaolin wushu is the best in the north, while Wudang wushu is the best in the south."
 
Tour Itinerary
 
Oct. 25: Depart from any U.S. city.
Oct. 26-27: Arrive in Beijing on the 26th. Visit Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City and historical sites of Beijing; taste Peking duck dinner; enjoy Acrobatic Show. Stay at a luxurious hotel.
Oct. 28: Air to Shiyan, Hubei Province. Register with 3rd World Traditional Wushu Championships (WTWC) Organizing Committee. Stay in 4-Star hotel provided by the Organizing Committee.
Oct. 29-Nov. 1: Participation in 3rd WTWC as competitor or observer in opening ceremony, tour to Wudang Mountain, competitions, lectures and presentations by Taijiquan and Neijiaquan Masters.
Nov. 2: Competitions, closing ceremony.
Nov. 3-4: Air to Shanghai, stay in luxurious hotel. City tour and shopping in Shanghai.
Nov. 5: Return to the U.S. and arrive on the same day.

Fee: $3095
 
Includes:
Round trip airline transportation, U.S./Beijing and Shanghai/U.S. based on economy class service. (The total price is based on the international round trip ticket; cost will be $1200 and below. Should the cost of international ticket exceed $1200, delegate will agree that additional cost will be added to the total bill. Proof of such additional cost will be provided.)
All air and land transportation in China
4-star hotel in Beijing and Shang-hai, comparable accommodations in outlying areas, except during stay in Shiyan, 4-star provided by the Organizing Committee of the 3rd WTWC -----All meals in China
Registration and administration fee, meals, and hotel accommodations for 3rd WTWC
Martial arts training at sites specified in the day by day itinerary
Cultural performances, sightseeing, entrance fees, special meetings, briefings, lectures and professional activities as outlined in the day by day itinerary
A professional, bilingual Chinese tour guide who will accompany the delegation during their entire time in mainland China, including the stay in Shiyan during the competition
Interpreters as required during scheduled activities
All tips to porters and other hotel/ restaurant server personnel for group services
Delegation Journal
2 Official USAWKF T-Shirts and a Team Jacket
Not included: Passport and Visa. Each person must apply in person for his/her own passport to a Passport Office or Clerk of the District, State or Federal Court.
Individual and special service re-quests such as laundry and phone calls
Overweight luggage
Additional wushu training ------------- Kindly register no later than August 15, 2008. For registration or additional info, please contact Theresa Wu at wu.theresa1@gmail.com