Shangri-La, from “Lost Horizon”
is an earthly paradise; a beautiful timeless refuge
where time stands still and peace, serenity and
longevity are a natural part of daily life.
Join Mark Johnson and Rebecca Kali for the journey of a
lifetime...a life changing journey!
Our 40 years of experience in sharing China’s
incredible heritage, cultural sites and teaching Tai Ji,
Qigong and Taoist Healing Arts ensure that you will have
an exceptional experience at every level.
Our tours are rich, fulfilling and safe. They are life
expanding journeys
that will broaden your vision of the
world at the depth YOU are seeking!
We give personal attention to EVERY detail; including
the time and space for you to
REALLY experience some of
the most spiritual sites in the world at a deep and
meaningful level.
A friendly relaxed atmosphere and personalized care are
hallmarks of our tours.
Our Journey to Shangri-La 2010
will visit
Shangri-La – Beijing –
Lijiang – Chengdu – Lhasa – Nam-Tso Lake - Tibet
Including 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Great Wall, Forbidden City &Temple of Heaven in
Beijing
Potala Palace in Lhasa, Lijiang Old Town in Yunnan &
Panda Sanctuary in Sichuan Province
Comments from Previous
Tour Member:
“I really enjoyed EVERY MINUTE. It’s true! I
loved the whole thing.
There were high points every single day.
Amazing agenda. So rich...so full. I was mesmerized at
each turn,
so many cultural norms to observe, besides all the
exquisite locations we visited.
Thank you so much for ALL you did to make this fantastic
trip happen.” K. Kunkel
Highlights of our Journey to Shangri-la
●
Experience the
wonder of Shangri-La, in
the novel Lost Horizon,
Shangri-La is a
Himalayan
kingdom located in a
verdant valley encompassed by snow-capped mountains, an
earthly paradise isolated from the outside world where
people find peace and are almost immortal. Some say
Shangri-La is really a state of mind...finding peace
within and cultivating vital good health at any age.
You may find
both on our journey to Shangri-La, a town in northern
Yunnan,
near
Tibet.
●
Shangri-La,
our destination, like Shangri-La from the story is a
peaceful and incredibly beautiful land guarded by a
Lama
Temple.
We stay in a lovely traditional Tibetan guest house
located right between the
Zongzanlin
Monastery, built by the 5th Dalai Lama in
1679 and a small
Tibetan village. You
will have time to explore with our group and on your own
and experience the incredible sights, sounds, and the
amazing energy of this unique and magical land.
●
Explore Tibet, the roof top of the
world
where we stay in a beautiful Tibetan style hotel
in the heart of
Lhasa
where the
Pilgrim’s Circuit goes right past our door.
Tour the Potala
Palace once home of the Dalai Lama;
Jorkang Temple, considered
the most beautiful and sacred temple in Tibet.
● Learn
about the daily life of Tibetan people as we visit
traditional old style villages and are welcomed as
guests of a Tibetan family
in their home. Learn about
Nomad Culture
as we visit the
Tibetan Grass Lands,
Nomadic Herders
in their tents, ride Yaks and picnic along the shore
of incredibly beautiful turquoise
Nam-Ttso Lake,
the highest salt water lake in the world.
● Learn
about Tibetan Medicine at the
Tibetan Traditional
Hospital;
visit a Buddhist Nunnery
near our hotel; shop
for traditional art and handcrafts at
Barkor, the
famous 1,000 year old open market,
right in the center
of Lhasa; enjoy Tibetan Banquets
and Dancing Shows
● Enjoy
the picturesque old town of
Lijiang
with its cobble stone streets, stone bridges gracefully
arching over canals fed by glacial streams
overlooked by Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit
Black Dragon
Pool, Dongba
Museum,
Baisha Village, learn about the traditional life
style of Naxi
and other matriarchal cultures. Enjoy delectable
food unique to Yunnan and
Naxi Traditional
Orchestra. Lijiang is one of the most charming spots
in the world.
● Visit Chengdu,
in SW China, where we will tour the
Giant Panda Research Center and bamboo park,
learn about Giant Pandas, Red Pandas and how we can
support the survival of these endangered species Even
have an opportunity to
hold and photograph
adorable baby Pandas. (with
donation to Panda research)
Enjoy the
Sichuan Opera
with Mask Changing Shows and Hot
Pot Dinner and other world famous Sichuan
Cuisine.
●
Beijing:
Explore the
Forbidden City, with 890 buildings, it was China’s
royal palace for 6 centuries;
Temple of
Heaven, where the emperor prayed for good harvests
is
a masterpiece of
architecture and landscape; explore
the Great Wall,
one of the wonders of the world, stretching from the
Yellow Sea in the east to the Gobi Desert, in the west.
● Benefit
from (optional)
daily Tai Chi and
Qigong sessions including:
Eight Extra Meridian Qigong, Anti-Ageing and Longevity
Qigong, Stress Reduction
Techniques, Five Element Theory, Daoist Inner Alchemy,
Medical Qigong, Eight Brocades, Qigong Healing for
yourself and others, Acupressure, Meditation and
more....
Comments from
Previous
Tour Member:
“Dynamic.
Expansive and enlarging. A learning experience.
It opened my mind and my heart. I especially enjoyed the
meditation with the monks
and the opera in
Chengdu.
I loved visiting the Tibetan family in their home.
Learned much about
China
and it’s influence in the world.
I appreciate both Rebecca and Mark for your energy and
your devotion”
B. Molle
Journey to Shangri-La Trip Fee:
(17 days - May 7 to
23, 2010)
$3,900.
trip
fee without international
airfare
The
$3,900. trip fee without international flight: includes
all transportation within China including airfare, bus,
boats and private van; all lodging (double occupancy
accommodation); study tuition; excursion and sight
seeing; translation; most meals, including banquets;
admission charges to temples and tourist sites. Trip
members traveling to
China
on their own will meet us in
Beijing
on May 8th, trip ends in
Chengdu
on May 23.
(Our airline
ticket agent can assist you in arranging discount group
rates on your international flight)
Single
room where available is $550 US extra
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Comments
from Previous
Tour Member:
“Incredible! An
experience that I will remember all my life! The
trip went far beyond what I expected!
The places we visited were a dream come true...the level
of the personalized TaiJi and Qigong were
worth the price of the trip alone...adding in the
delicious meals that Rebecca personally ordered.
I recommend this trip to anyone who wants a
memorable journey...one that goes
far beyond any ordinary tour.! R. Whitehall
