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The Global Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association presents THIS TOUR SUPPORTS GRANDMASTER WILLIAM CHEUNG Tour Highlights: Visit Beijing, the dynamic capital of China, and hike the spectacular Great Wall Visit a selection of rich historical sites and cultural relics including the Forbidden City Take the bullet train to attend a special presentation ceremony with the Shaolin Abbot and train kung fu at the legendary Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng Climb Mount Songshan to see the historic Bodhidharma’s Dharma Cave Wing Chun classes are held most days of the tour and are led by Master Andrew Cheung - meet and train with Wing Chun instructors and students from around the world Cruise the beautiful Yangtze River for 4 nights, with shore stops along the way and Wing Chun training on the observation deck while sailing through the breathtaking Three Gorges Visit the beautiful city of Guangzhou, climb Beiyun Mountain, take a Pearl River night cruise and enjoy the sights and shopping of this vibrant city! September 12 to 25, 2020 Beijing > Zhengzhou / Shaolin Temple (Dengfeng) > 4 night Yangtze River Cruise > Guangzhou

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The Global Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association presents

THIS TOUR SUPPORTS GRANDMASTER WILLIAM CHEUNG

Tour Highlights:

Visit Beijing, the dynamic capital of China, and hike the spectacular Great Wall

Visit a selection of rich historical sites and cultural relics including the Forbidden City

Take the bullet train to attend a special presentation ceremony with the Shaolin Abbot and

train kung fu at the legendary Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng

Climb Mount Songshan to see the historic Bodhidharma’s Dharma Cave

Wing Chun classes are held most days of the tour and are led by Master Andrew Cheung -

meet and train with Wing Chun instructors and students from around the world

Cruise the beautiful Yangtze River for 4 nights, with shore stops along the way and Wing

Chun training on the observation deck while sailing through the breathtaking Three Gorges

Visit the beautiful city of Guangzhou, climb Beiyun Mountain, take a Pearl River night

cruise and enjoy the sights and shopping of this vibrant city!

September 12 to 25, 2020

Beijing > Zhengzhou / Shaolin Temple (Dengfeng) > 4 night Yangtze River Cruise > Guangzhou

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TRIP INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM

ITINERARY Day 1 Fly to Beijing, transfer by bus to 4 star Jianguo Qianmen hotel September 12 for 3 nights. Day 2 Beijing September 13 Morning training. Breakfast in hotel. Tour Tiananmen Square, the biggest public square in the world. Visit The Forbidden City, the vast complex of palaces which was home to successive Emperors for more than 500 years. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon training in Beihai Park, also known as the Winter Palace and built in the 11th century. Welcome dinner – the famous Beijing Duck banquet at Hepingmen Duck Restaurant. Day 3 Beijing September 14 Morning training. Breakfast in hotel. Depart by bus to Jinshanling for an optional 3-4 hour hike along the spectacular Great Wall to East Five Eye Tower. Sightseeing by bus for people not hiking. Lunch. Visit Gubei Water Town in Miyun, surrounding the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake and situated against the Simatai Great Wall. Sightsee through the town, then bus back to Beijing in the evening. Dinner. Day 4 Beijing / Zhengzhou / Dengfeng September 15 Morning training. Breakfast. Check out of hotel and take the bullet train to Zhengzhou. Lunch in Zhengzhou. Bus to Dengfeng and check into the Eco Hotel for 3 nights. Dinner. Day 5 Dengfeng / Shaolin Temple September 16 Morning training in the scenic hotel grounds. Breakfast. Visit the legendary Shaolin Temple and take part in a special presentation ceremony with the Shaolin Abbot. Lunch at Shaolin Temple vegetarian restaurant. In the afternoon take your time to explore the Shaolin Temple. Dinner. Day 6 Dengfeng / Shaolin Temple September 17 Morning training in the scenic hotel grounds. Breakfast. Visit the Pagoda Forest in the grounds of the Shaolin Temple. Optional climb up Songshan Mountain to the Dharma Cave.

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Day 6 cont. Sightseeing around the Temple grounds for people not climbing. Lunch at Shaolin Temple vegetarian restaurant. Afternoon training next to the Pagoda Forest. Afterwards explore the Shaolin souvenir shops before boarding the bus to return to hotel. Dinner. Evening outdoor spectacular Grand Ceremony and light show with Zen Music set against the mountain backdrop. Day 7 Dengfeng / Zhengzhou / Yichang September 18 Early breakfast and check out of hotel. Transfer by bus to Zhengzhou railway station to take the 8am bullet train to Yichang. Lunch.

Bus transfer and city tour. Dinner. Board the cruise boat for 4 nights to cruise upstream from Yichang to Chongqing along the picturesque Yangtze River.

Please note that all Yangtze Cruise arrival and departure times and shore excursions are subject to change due to weather, river conditions and permission from navigational authorities.

Day 8 Yangtze River Cruise September 19 Morning training on the boat’s observation deck as we sail past some breathtaking scenery. Breakfast. Optional shore excursion Tribe of the Three Gorges OR Hometown of Qu Yuan (extra charge). Buffet lunch on the boat. Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site. Training and free time on the boat. Captain’s welcome reception. Buffet dinner. Evening Minorities and Dynasty Costume Show. Day 9 Yangtze River Cruise September 20 Morning training on the boat’s observation deck. Breakfast. Shore excursion – Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze River between the gorges, with crystal clear waters. Buffet lunch on the boat. Training and free time on the boat as we cruise through the scenic Wu and Qutang Gorges. Optional shore excursion to White Emperor City (extra charge). Dinner, then cabaret show.

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Day 10 Yangtze River Cruise September 21 Breakfast. Morning training on the boat’s observation deck. Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. Buffet lunch. Training and free time on the boat. Shore excursion – Fengdu “Jade Emperor”. Optional shore excursion to Fengdu “Ghost City” (extra charge). Captain’s farewell dinner. Day 11 Chongqing / Guangzhou September 22 Breakfast and check out. Disembark cruise boat at Chongqing. Visit Ciqikou Ancient Street and enjoy some market shopping. Lunch. Transfer by bus to Chongqing airport for flight to Guangzhou. Bus to 4 star Landmark Canton Hotel in Guangzhou for 3 nights. Dinner. Day 12 Guangzhou September 23 Breakfast in hotel. Depart hotel early for Beiyun Mountain to hike to the top. Optional cable car available for those not hiking up the mountain. Lunch. Visit Yuexiu Park. Wing Chun training in the park. Visit the nearby Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall. Return to hotel. Dinner in local restaurant. Day 13 Guangzhou September 24 Breakfast in hotel. Depart for day of sightseeing to – Canton Tower, the landmark of Guangzhou city. Temple of Six Banyan Trees with 1400 year history. Bright Filial Piety Temple, a grand Buddhist temple. Lunch. Wing Chun training. Continue sightseeing to - Chen Clan Academic Temple. Shamian Island, an historic sandbank island in Guangzhou. In the evening take the Guangzhou Pearl River night cruise. Return to hotel. Day 14 Guangzhou September 25 Breakfast in hotel. Today is a free day to explore Guangzhou’s number 1 shopping street – Beijing Road, a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Own lunch (not included). Farewell dinner. END OF TOUR. Day 15 Depart Guangzhou September 26 Breakfast in hotel, then transfer to airport for international flight .

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2020 KUNG FU CHINA TOUR

BOOKING FORM – FOR PEOPLE TRAVELLING FROM AUSTRALIA

Secure your place with a deposit of AUD$600, passport copy and this completed form. Full payment due by July 31, 2020.

- PLEASE READ AND COMPLETE THESE TWO PAGES IN FULL, IN CLEAR PRINTING –

Full Name (all names exactly as on passport): ..........................................................................................

Address: .....................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................................

Telephone:………………………………………………Email: ......................................................................

Emergency contact (name and telephone): …..…………………………………………………………….....

Date of Birth:………………………………………. Shirt Size (S,M,L,XL,XXL, or other) : ............................

Passport Number: ………………………………………. Passport Expiry Date: ..........................................

Country of Passport: ………………………………………….. Please attach clear photocopy of passport.

Instructor’s Name (if applicable): ..............................................................................................................

CHINA KUNG FU TOUR: Australia > Beijing > Zhengzhou > Yangtze Cruise > Guangzhou > Australia

Tour will start in Beijing on September 13 and finish in Guangzhou on September 25.

Includes international flights from Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth or Brisbane) to Beijing, returning

from Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines.

GTWCKFA MEMBERS PRICE: AUD$5,370* NON MEMBERS PRICE: AUD$5,870*

I will join the tour in: Melbourne; Sydney; Perth; Brisbane

Above prices include all flights and transport including private air conditioned coach, Yangtze River cruise, meals as indicated in the itinerary, 4 star twin share hotel accommodation, seminars, training, entrance fees and tips. Exclusions: Insurance, visa fees, and optional extras including Zen Music Ceremony in Dengfeng (¥270, approx. AUD$60 or US$40) and additional shore excursions on the Yangtze River cruise (¥295, approx. AUD$65 or US$45 per excursion). Payment for optional extras will be charged in Chinese Yuen in China. * International airfare component of this cost may change and a late booking fee charged by the airline may apply. The cost can be locked in by paying your AUD$600 deposit with a copy of your passport as early as possible.

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HOTEL OPTIONS:

I am happy to share* a twin room with one other person throughout the trip; OR I prefer to pay the supplement of AUD$950 for a single room throughout the tour Are you vegetarian? ……………………………………………...…………………………………………..........

Total cost = $..............................

* Room sharing is on a first come first served basis. If the group number is uneven, the last person to book a shared room will be required to pay the single supplement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------

PAYMENT METHOD: Initial deposit of AUD$.................... then remainder [cash credit card bank transfer cheque]

Initial deposit of AUD$.................... then instalments of AUD$..................................... per month

for ……………… months* by cash credit card bank transfer cheque

Total sum in full AUD$....................... including any options and additions

[cash credit card bank transfer cheque]

Website payment: http://www.cheungswingchun.com Bank transfer details and payment dates are listed in the Terms and Conditions. Please read Terms and Conditions. All tour participants must obtain travel insurance. * Final payment must be received by us no later than July 31, 2020.

I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions on page 9. Signature: ……………………………………………………………………………

VISA: You will need to apply for a Chinese tourist visa. The cost for an Australian passport holder for a single-entry Chinese visa is AUD$110. You should apply after July 1, 2020 as the single entry visa is only valid for 3 months. In July we will provide you with the documents that you need for this application. You will need a passport photo and a copy of the full itinerary (available in July when hotels and flights are confirmed). If you live in Melbourne or Tasmania we can process your visa application. You will need to send us your current passport valid until at least April 1, 2021, completed visa application form and passport photo along with your payment to our office at PO Box 24136 Melbourne 3001 no later than July 15, 2020. Obtain your visa application form from the link below. CHINESE VISA APPLICATION SERVICE CENTRE Melbourne: Ground Floor, 570 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004. Tel: 03-9937 2308 Find a Chinese Visa Service Application Centre near you: http://www.visaforchina.org/

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2020 KUNG FU CHINA TOUR

BOOKING FORM –

FOR PEOPLE TRAVELLING FROM COUNTRIES OTHER THAN AUSTRALIA

ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS

Secure your place with a deposit of AUD$600, passport copy and this completed form. Full payment due by July 31, 2020.

- PLEASE READ AND COMPLETE THESE TWO PAGES IN FULL, IN CLEAR PRINTING -

Full Name (all names exactly as on passport): ..........................................................................................

Address: .....................................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................................................

Telephone:………………………………………………Email: ......................................................................

Emergency contact (name and telephone): …..…………………………………………………………….....

Date of Birth:………………………………………. Shirt Size (S,M,L,XL,XXL, or other) : ............................

Passport Number: ………………………………………. Passport Expiry Date: ..........................................

Country of Passport: ………………………………………….. Please attach clear photocopy of passport.

Instructor’s Name (if applicable): ..............................................................................................................

CITY AND COUNTRY THAT YOU ARE TRAVELLING FROM: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. IMPORTANT: The following price is for the China Tour only. It excludes international airfare.

You will need to arrange your own international flights to arrive into Beijing on September 12, 2020 and depart Guangzhou on September 26, 2020.

CHINA KUNG FU TOUR: Beijing > Zhengzhou > Yangtze Cruise > Guangzhou

Tour will start in Beijing on September 13 and finish in Guangzhou September 25 where you will connect

with your self-booked international flight home on September 26, 2020.

Price excludes international flights.

GTWCKFA MEMBERS PRICE: AUD$4,370 NON MEMBERS PRICE: AUD$4,870

I will join the tour in: Beijing; Other ……………………………………………………………………

Above prices include all flights within China and transport including private air conditioned coach, Yangtze River cruise, meals as indicated in the itinerary, 4 star twin share hotel accommodation, seminars, training, entrance fees and tips. Exclusions: Insurance, visa fees, and optional extras including Zen Music Ceremony in Dengfeng (¥270, approx. AUD$60 or US$40) and additional shore excursions on the Yangtze River cruise (¥295, approx. AUD$65 per excursion or US$45). Payment for optional extras will be charged in Chinese Yuen in China.

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HOTEL OPTIONS:

I am happy to share* a twin room with one other person throughout the trip; OR I prefer to pay the supplement of AUD$950 for a single room throughout the tour Are you vegetarian? ……………………………………………...…………………………………………..........

Total cost = $..............................

* Room sharing is on a first come first served basis. If the group number is uneven, the last person to book a shared room will be required to pay the single supplement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------

PAYMENT METHOD: Initial deposit of AUD$.................... then remainder [cash credit card bank transfer cheque]

Initial deposit of AUD$.................... then instalments of AUD$..................................... per month

for ……………… months* by cash credit card bank transfer cheque]

Total sum in full AUD$....................... including any options and additions

[cash credit card bank transfer cheque]

Website payment: http://www.cheungswingchun.com Bank transfer details and payment dates are listed in the Terms and Conditions. Please read Terms and Conditions. All tour participants must obtain travel insurance. * Final payment must be received by us no later than July 31, 2020.

I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions on page 9. Signature: ……………………………………………………………………………

VISA: You will need to apply for a Chinese tourist visa. You should apply after July 1, 2020 as the single entry visa is only valid for 3 months. In July we will provide you with the documents that you need for this application. You will need a passport photo and a copy of the full itinerary (available in July when hotels and flights are confirmed). You will need your current passport valid until at least April 1, 2021, completed visa application form and passport photo along with your payment. Find a Chinese Visa Service Application Centre near you: http://www.visaforchina.org/

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Grandmaster William Cheung and The Global Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association present

2020 KUNG FU CHINA TOUR

Organizer: The Global Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association

PO Box 24136, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3001 Tel: +61-3-9663 3588

Email: [email protected]

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RESERVE YOUR PLACE with a deposit of AUD$600 and a copy of your passport. Payment of deposit indicates acceptance of all conditions below by the purchaser and/or participant. The deposit is non refundable.

50% of the total cost is due before May 1, 2020.

Full payment is due no later than July 31, 2020.

Payment can be made by:

Credit card through our website: http://www.cheungswingchun.com

Telephone (+61-3-9663 3588) Leave a message and we will return your call.

Money order or international bank cheque (payable to Healthworld Enterprises Pty Ltd)

Direct deposit to our bank: Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Bank Address: 150 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia 3000 SWIFT code: CTBAAU2S BSB: 063 023 Account No: 10136265 A/c Name: Healthworld Enterprises Pty Ltd

Not included in trip cost: visa fee, insurance and optional extras including Zen Music Ceremony in Dengfeng and additional shore excursions on the Yangtze River cruise.

Cancellation In order to give you the best possible rate for this tour, we book your flights and hotels as soon as you make your booking. Therefore, in the event of cancellation we are obliged to charge the following:

A fee of AUD$600 will be incurred if you cancel on or before June 12, 2020. This is irrespective of deposits paid. A fee totaling 50% of total tour cost will be retained if you cancel between June 13 and July 30, 2020. If you cancel on or after July 31, 2020 the full trip cost is forfeited - NO REFUND. This is why it is essential you take out travel insurance in case of personal emergency or sudden illness.

NO REFUNDS for voluntary termination of travel AFTER trip begins. If a member must involuntarily cancel for physical health reasons AFTER the trip has begun and does not use a portion of their already pre-paid services, NO refunds will be made. No refunds are made for unused excursions and special program activities.

You may cancel by emailing The Global Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association: Email: [email protected]

Cancellation is effective the day we RECEIVE your cancellation notice.

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Costs/Exchange Rate Prices quoted are subject to change without notice due to currency exchanges and unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. The land price of the tour is fixed. The cost of the international airfare may change. Therefore a late booking fee by the airfare may apply. To lock in the cost of the international airfare, pay your AUD$600 deposit with a copy of your passport as early as possible. This will then be booked into the airline’s system and the price confirmed to you.

Travel Documents All participants need a valid passport with at least (6) six months' validity remaining from departure date. Accommodation Note that all hotel rooms are shared between 2 people. Single Supplement If you require a single room throughout the tour, add AUD$950. This includes the Yangtze River cruise. All costs presume twin share. Twin Share Room sharing is on a first come first served basis. If the group number is uneven, the last person to book a shared room will be required to pay the single supplement (as above). Itinerary The organizers reserve the right to change/cancel itinerary, hotels, restaurants, services etc. nominated in tour itinerary should circumstances change. This would be for the best interest of the participants or any other operational reason. Insurance Insurance is essential to participants before joining the tour, and should be taken out upon payment for the trip. The policy SHOULD cover personal accident, sickness, loss of baggage, money, loss of deposit, payment or cancellation fees and curtailment expenses. Tips Tips for guides and drivers have been included in the cost of this tour. STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES In all matters relating to travel, accommodation and all associated services, The Global Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu Association (The Association) acts as the tour organiser. The Association will take all reasonable care to ensure that the participants obtain travel, accommodation and other specified services and in making those arrangements does so as a convenience to the client. However the Association accepts no responsibility or liability for death, injury, sickness or accident to any participant or loss of or any damage to property or otherwise, or any cancellation, delay, detention, irregularity, deviation, substitution arising out of or in conjunction with any accommodation, transportation, conveyance or any other services provided by hotels, restaurants, airlines, coach companies or any other services. The Association is under no obligation or liability to any person as a result of any inaccuracy, misdescription or changes to any tour or itinerary or for the losses or additional expenses due to delays, strike, war, terrorism, quarantine, acts of God, improper documents or any other cause. Neither the Association, nor its servants, agents or employees shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expenses, liabilities incurred by any tour member as a result of any of the ongoing causes. Prices quoted are subject to change without notice. Baggage and all personal effects are at the passengers' own risk at all times. Any unused services will not be exchanged or refunded. The Association reserves the right to cancel a tour, modify the itinerary in any way it thinks desirable or substitute services in any way, and further reserves the right to decline or accept or retain any person as a member (participant) of the tour.