Golden Lion’s Tai Chi China Trip 2015 was a privilege to have spent 17 days with everyone on this tour, there is not one of us who would not join in Golden Lion Tours again.
On 26th March five very excited ladies left Hervey Bay en route to Singapore Airport where we joined the Golden Lion group before travelling on to Guangzhou, our first destination in China.
The beginning of an amazing journey throughout this incredible country began. Throughout this article you will read the word amazing many times. My friend Jenny said one day, when we were once more enthralled by the beauty and cultural excellence of yet another wonderful spiritual experience in China, ‘I must find another word besides amazing, to describe this place.’ My reply, ‘well if you do let me know’. Because in truth China IS amazing. Full of history and culture beyond my imagination.
Our tour to China under the amazing care of Master Charles Tsui-Po, Master Tang and Master Diane Logan, saw us safely under their caring wings. The organisation of our daily bus trips, our fabulous meals and accommodation was everything we could have wished for and more, and every day was a pleasure to be included in what was an incredible journey.
Thanks to the Golden Lion Tai Chi China Trip group and partners who made us feel welcome from the outset. The camaraderie during our journey across China and in Singapore was so much fun.
The laughter on board the bus each day was an indication of the sharing of a unique spirit among new friends. The way of Dao is everywhere. My personal thanks to my (Roomy) Chrissie. Your Bengal spice tea was delicious, and I now have some. As a first time traveller overseas it was great to have you by my side. Many thanks from us all in Hervey Bay for showing us the way in Tai Chi every morning.
Our first night in Guangzhou after checking in to hotel Mandarin, was a pleasant dinner and cruise on the Pearl River. What an amazing venture. Our first sightseeing experience. Guangzhou lights up at night and shows you her incredibly colourful shoreline on this big river. A perfect way to spend the evening after a very long day of travelling. From that moment onward, our tour became more magical each day.
When anyone asks me what was the highlight I find it very difficult to choose just one. I believe I can speak for all in our group and say THE WHOLE TRIP WAS AMAZING. I think about all the places we went to and the company, the cultural history and the beautiful people in China and I am in awe.
I have been home just over two weeks now and I still can’t believe we were actually in that great country where history and Art and Sculpture is ancient. Was I really there doing Tai Chi with everyone on the Great Wall of China where it all began thousands of years ago?
How do you describe Xian and the Terracotta Warriors? Buried for 2,200 years in their ancient tomb born of the Qin dynasty. Baoma Gardens. Golden Budha 41 metres high standing in grandeur overlooking the South China Sea. Muslim Street, and it’s atmosphere, selling everything from clothes to sweets, silk scarves and jewellery (all well bartered for of course.) Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grotto. Too many to put into words but amazing history in each one.
What a privilege to have spent 17 days with everyone on this tour. There is not one of us who would not join Golden Lion Tours again. May the spirit of chi stay with you.
Bonnie Lindsay, Hervey Bay Tai Chi group