Academy of Genuine Wudang Taoist KungFu - Our school

WELCOME TO WUDANG TAOIST KUNGFU ACADEMY
information about the academy is following :
1--six days training a week. (Training in the academy Less than one week no holiday )
2--You can come anytime. Even Chinese new year there have teachers in the academy.
3--You will be offered room and board during your stay at the Academy our school on the mountain。
4--there is many buses goes up and down the mountain every day..there is 40 minutes to go to the food of the mountain(Wudang city) by bus.
5--weather is in winter sometimes snow, maybe25 days together. It’s 0 centigrade in the coldest day. And in summer the hottest day is 35 centigrade, but in the night will be fine (25 centigrade) in summer. Wudang is not too much rain, only sometimes rain.
6--some teachers here can speak English, and you can learn Chinese here, you can learn Chinese with the Chinese students(talk with them, they are friendly).many foreigner students do this.
7-- we want to know how long time will yor stay in the Wudnag Academy.
-if you stay in the academy less than one year,you just come here with your travel visa,we can help you change you travel visa to visit visa(it's charge about 20USD)
-then postponed your visit visa get more six month one time(usually it's charge about 20USD,different country make different charge)
-so if you stay in the academy one year,we can help you postponed your visit visa two tims(one time postponed your visit visa six month).
8--and from the academy to police office for Visa out and home chage 10USD by bus.
9—for recreation, you can email in the academy, and mountain climbing, and basketball and billiards or pingpong, etc
10-- there is a shop in the academy, basic items like toohpaste, socks, paper, etc

shopping
There is a store in the first floor(room no.102). and walk few minutes from the academy, there are many stores around ZiXiao palace and Crow apices. The stores offer commodity, phone card, sock, Kungfu clothing, kungfu weapons, Taoist book and CD, etc.
If  need Special things, go to Wudang city or Shiyan city.
一、By bus
1. from the academy to wudang city by bus costs 10 yuan
2. from Wudang city to Shiyan city by bus costs 7 yuan.
3. From Wudang city to Danjiankao city by bus cotst 20 yuan
二、By taxi
1. From the academy to wudang city by taxi costs 100 yuan
2. From the academy to wudang city by taxi costs 200 yuan
3. From the academy to wudang city by taxi costs 200 yuan
--there is many buses goes up and down the mountain every day..there is 40 minutes to go to the food of the mountain(Wudang city) by bus.

Visa-prolonging Procedures For Foreign Students In the Academy of Wudang Taoism Wushu Arts
1 Two copies of certificate with the academy’s stamp printed.
2 Two copies of the student’s application for visa prolonging. If it is a tourist visa, it has to be changed into a visiting in Shiyan Police Station. The signature of the applicant’s himself, the chief leader’s of the police station as well as the official seal of Wudang Mountain Police Station’s are required.
3 Two copies of application form for visa and legal stay in China filled by the student himself are required; two colored photos in one cun are also a must for the registration.
4 two copies of the main page of the applicant’s passport are required; two duplicates of the page with Chinese official stamp printed are necessary.

   Living Conditions for foreign students
------Standard room with a washing room attached, one person per room.
------Facilities attached:
    1 Shower
    2 Cushion with the Diagram of Taiji connected
    3 Coat hanger
    4 Kettle,tea set   
    5 Berth lamp
    6 Notice to foreign students
    7 Broadband wire for on-line surfing 

   Eating
All kinds of stamp foods as well as fried or stirred dishes are provided by the canteen of the academy. Vegetarian diets are also available in the academy. Students can be arranged to have vegetarian meals with Taoist priests so that they can experience the authentic life the Taoist priest.
     
 Time Schedule For Students
  Morning Training   6:00 am-------7: 20 am
  Breakfast          7:30 am
  Class with coaches   9:00 am----------11: 00 am
  Lunch             11:50 am
  Class with coaches   3:00 pm----------5:00 pm
Dinner             5:50 pm
Evening Training     7:00 pm ---------9:00 pm

communication

1. There is use 201 card phone in every room, just buy a 201 card in the academy you can call anywhere in the world.
2. There is a Broad Band internet faucet in every room, use internet with your own computer in your room one month charge 30USD.
3. Use internet with the academy’s computer one hour charge 6 yuan.

mailing
1. The postman comes to the academy three times per week, common letters can be mailed in the academy
2. package can be mailed in wudang city.
3. remittance can be send to the academy through China bank. In Shiyan city and Wudang city have China bank.
Health
Any trip, which involves a change of climate and diet, can lead to difficulty in physical adjustment. One should take along some usual medicines, such as those for colds, diarrhea and constipation, though they are available at local drugstores. Those who take special medicine on a regular basis should be sure to carry an adequate supply with them.

Visas
Please obtain your individual visa from the Chinese embassy which is closest to your home. The Tourist Visitors Visa will usually be issued within a day or two. Each visa is valid for a stay of 30 or 60 days, and can be extended while in China. Average cost of application is $30 USD.
Please state that you are entering China as an individual Tourist for the purpose of sightseeing. When applying for a visa, you will be required to answer certain questions and go through the following formalities:

providing a valid passport 
filling in a visa application form and handing in 2 up-to-date passport photos 
submitting documents needed for visa application and documents which explain one's reason(s) to enter China (sightseeing, tourist). We will provide you with proper paperwork and an official daily schedule of your trip to submit with your Visa application.
There are also many companies that offer visa expedite service for a fee. It is usually a bit more expensive than applying directly with the Chinese Embassy, but faster and easier. You can search online and find many of these services.

Safety
China has a low crime rate, compared to a lot of other countries; however crime has increased in the past few years, principally in the major cities. Foreigners have seldom been victims of violent crime. It is still wise to be cautious with your personal possession in public place. There are pickpockets active in crowded areas such as stations, markets, shopping areas, etc. Do not show off your money in public! Use your safe in the hotel room and don't bring too much cash with you when you don't need it. If there is any problem, report it to the hotel or police immediately.

Forbidden Subject Matter
Please do not speak of these subjects to Chinese Nationals, Hotel Staff, or our Local Guides or Teachers: Tibet, Dali Lama, Tianamen Square Democracy Rally and Massacre, Chinese Government Political Prisoners, or the comparison of Democracy and Communism. These are all subjects that can create tensions, fear, and worry in Chinese people, not to mention get us in a lot of trouble! We are visitors in a foreign land, seek to keep a low profile, and set a good example. Please feel free to ask many questions of Chinese Nationals about their beautiful culture, land, history, art or cuisine. Have fun, but talk smart.

Tipping
China is one of the few countries where tipping is not practiced in most restaurants. In most places, it is not necessary to tip and nobody will ask for it. However, we will be tipping our local guides, national guides, and bus drivers around 1-5 dollars a day per person. This helps to insure their best efforts on helping to create a magical experience for us in China. Please budget around 5 dollars per day for tips; America dollar bills are a plus! It is a good idea to bring along USD $150 for tipping on our trip.

Credit Cards
At present the Bank of China accepts Master, American Express, Dynasty, Visa, JCB, and Diners Club cards. Travelers may use these cards to draw cash over the exchange counters in China's banks, make purchases or pay bills at large department stores, restaurants and hotels in more than 100 major cities in China. A surcharge of 2% is always charged for card transactions.

Water & Electricity
Electricity supply is 220 volts, 50 cycles throughout China. Plugs at hotel are normally two-pin flat (5 amp). Tap water at most hotels is not drinkable. Drink only bottled or boiled water. Tea is often provided free in hotels. Please only drink bottled water that you buy from a reliable source to be safe.

What to Pack
Pack lightly, and bring casual clothes. A comfortable pair of walking shoes is a must (break them in first!). Bring a couple of shirts, sweaters, and a jacket (depending on the season) that can be worn in layers to accommodate China's range of climates. Wash-and-wear clothing is preferable, although all hotels offer reliable laundry and dry cleaning services.
When packing accessories, decide what's really important and take only the items you'll really use. (Keep in mind that there will be many opportunities to buy clothes to wear during your trip). Today's China is well stocked with most personal items, although you may prefer to take along your favorite brands. Most sundries are available from hotel housekeeping or at local markets, and film and videotape are available almost everywhere (high-speed and slide film is the exception). Don't forget to take along a travel alarm, a good travel guide, and a map.

Postal Services
Postal services are usually provided at hotel desks. Large hotels have mailboxes and sell stamps for letters, post cards and parcels. Post offices, with eye-catching green emblems, are usually found on main streets, at railway stations, the airport and major scenic spots. They are open seven days a week from 9:00 to 15:00.

Internet Access
Most major hotels have dial up internet connections in their business centers. In most major cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Xian), you can find Internet cafes that have high speed digital connections for a very low hourly rate. The internet cafes tend to be smokey, and full of students, so if you do not like such conditions, perhaps use the hotel business center.

Language
In China, both Mandarian and English are the languages of business. However, Mandarian is an official language of China. Most of the Chinese merely speak Mandarian with each other. So, if you wish to visit China but cannot speak Mandarian, you might find it inconvenient during your tour. Therefore, it is essential and useful for the traveler to learn some simple Mandarian to make your trip to China a fun one.

Currency
RMB (Renminbi) is the sole legitimate currency of the People's Republic of China. The basic unit of RMB is yuan, (pronounced in local dialest as kuai), which is divided into 10 jiao (pronounced as mao), which is again divided into 10 fen. RMB paper notes include 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100 yuan, and the smaller 1, 2 and 5 mao. There are also 1,2, 5 yuan, 1, 2, 5 mao and 1, 2, 5 fen coins. The exchange rate fluctuates with international market conditions. You should keep the form you fill in when changing money, because you will need to show it when you change RMB back into foreign currency.

Climate and Clothing
China's climate ranges from year-round tropical heat in Hainan to Siberian conditions in the far north and classic desert weather in the west. Clothing is usually dictated by the weather. In winter it's a good idea to wear layers of garments - thermal or silk underwear with a sweater and padded jacket - so as to be able to strip down when necessary. Padded jackets and wool-lined boots, in all sizes and styles, are among China's best buys. In the warm weather, clothing should be casual and designed for comfort, without being too revealing. Slacks are still the norm for women in China, and are recommended for strenuous sightseeing. The Chinese are generally conservative in their dress, favoring dark colors.

Baggage Regulations
Allowance for carry-on luggage and checked luggage will vary with the class of your airline ticket, the dimensions of the bag, and individual airline policies. Usually, for domestic China and Intra-Asia flights, you are allowed to check one piece of luggage. The limitation is 20 Kilograms (44 pounds) total. A fee may be imposed for excess weight. Passengers traveling together can have their luggage allowances calculated together on a per-person basis. There is no free luggage allowance for holders of infant tickets. Passengers may apply for insurance coverage above the minimum value for checked luggage. On domestic trains there are no luggage restrictions, but few porters are available to help with luggage.

Customs
All visitors must fill out customs declaration forms to present on arrival. The copy should be kept, to hand in on departure. Reasonable amounts of currency (including RMB) can be brought in, along with alcohol and cigarettes for personal use, cameras, radios, computers and tape-recorders. Certain valuable items, such as video cameras, office machines, computers and gold declared on the form must be brought out of China or else import duty will be charged on them. Prohibited imports: arms, ammunition and explosives; printed matter, film or tapes detrimental to China; dangerous or narcotic drugs; infected animals, plants or foodstuffs. It is also forbidden to take out any of the above items, or endangered species of animals or plants and antiques without export permits.

Hygiene and Vaccinations
Foreign tourists are required to fill in a cursory Health Declaration Form upon arrival. Recommended vaccinations for prolonged stay are influenza, tetanus, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, Japanese encephalitis B, gamma globulin and polio. The best medicine in China is the same as most other destinations, in regards to overall prevention. The key to prevention is pacing yourself in consumption of food, drink, exercise and awareness of hygiene. Useful items to bring along: general antibiotics such as tetracycline, antacid tablets to be taken before or after meals and insect repellent in the summer (in Southern China). Toilets off the beaten tourist track tend to be primitive (no toilet paper) so it is useful to bring along your own sanitary necessities and moist towels when venturing outside your hotel. There are also no coin-op Laundromats. However, laundry services are available at most hotels, usually via the floor attendants. One-day dry cleaning and ironing services are offered at better hotels. Quality of service and price vary. It is also useful to bring a bar of soap, and hand wash your items in the sink of your room, then hang the items up to dry.

Table Manners
Various customs relate to meal times at the Chinese table. Round dining tables are preferred over rectangular ones as they seat more people and allow diners to face each other without any implicit or explicit status differentiation in seating (such as the western tradition of the head of a household sitting at the 'head' of the table). At a meal, social status is leveled, and all are equal. Mealtimes are the arena for family discussions, though the discussion of 'misfortunate' topics such as death is considered bad manners. Other bad mannered practices include playing with the chopsticks during a meal (for example banging them on the table), or using a spoon used for personal eating for serving from a communal plate or bowl.

Useful Chinese

Hello – nee-how
Good bye – dsai-jin
Excuse me – dwee-boo-chee
Thank you – shie-shie
Please - ching
Never mind – boo-yao-jin
Do you speak English – nee hway shuo ying-yu ma
I understand – wo dong le
I don't understand – wo boo dong
Where is it – ta dsai na-r
How much is it (cost) – duo-shao-chian
My name is – wo shing…..
Pleased to meet you – shing hway
What's your name – nin gway shing
How hat's your name are you – shen-tee hao ma
Fine, thanks. And you – hen hao, shie-shie. Nee ne
America – may-guo
China – jong-guo
What a lovely day – tian-chee jen-hao
That was a lovely meal – jer-dwun fan ch-de hen shoo-foo
Leave me alone please – ching nee dso ba
You look great – nee jen piao-liarng
See you soon – hway-jian
Help – lai-ren na!
Go away – dso-kai!
Leave me alone – doo-yao chan wo!
Stop thief – jwaa-dsay
I'm ill – wo shung-bing le
I'm lost – wo mee-loo le

Numbers
0 – ling
1 – yee
2 – er (liarng)
3 – san
4 – s
5 – woo
6 – lio
7 – chee
8 – ba
9 - jio
10 - sh
100 – yee-bai
1,000 – yee-chian
10,000 – yee-wan