China Solar Eclipse Tour
18th July - 3rd August 2008
China describes itself as the Middle Kingdom, poised between Heaven and Earth and bridging the two. Our incredible journey to this ancient and modern land of contrasts is a journey to an emergent global power on the eve of its hosting the 2008 Olympics. It is an amazing time to experience, explore and attune to its cultural heritage, iconic monuments and potential contribution to our collective destiny.
Our itinerary begins in Beijing, the hub of China’s power and prestige where we will visit the temples of Heaven and Earth, the vast Forbidden City and the Great Wall - visible, it is said from the Moon.
We will then journey on to the amazing Yungang caves containing over 50,000 Buddhist statues and frescoes. Then to Wutaishan often referred to as the holy land of Chinese Buddhism and Pingyao a remarkably well preserved world heritage listed town dating back to the time of imperial China.
We then travel on to Xian. It was here where the emperor Q’in who gave his name to China, created his capital after waging the wars that ultimately united the feudal lords of this huge land under his command. His tomb, with its life-size attendant army of terracotta warriors is a re-discovered wonder of the ancient world.
Our journey culminates with a visit to the holy mountain of Huashan east of Xian where we will experience one of the most awe-inspiring sights in Nature, a total solar eclipse.
We warmly invite you to be our fellow traveler on this amazing journey of inner and outer discovery to one of the most incredible areas of cultural and natural wonder in the world.
And each evening we will have time to share our experiences and discoveries as a group, hosted by Jude.
China Itinerary
18th July to 3rd August
| Jul 18 | Flight leaves London |
| Jul 19 | Arrive in Beijing |
| Jul 20 | Tour of Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace |
| Jul 21 | Tour of Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Spirit Way |
| Jul 22 | Gu Guanxiangtai (ancient observatory), Lama temple, Hutong tour, shopping, Beijing Duck dinner |
| Jul 23 | Journey to Datong |
| Jul 24 | Travel to Yungang caves and hanging monastery |
| Jul 25 | Wutaishan, the holy land of Chinese Buddhism |
| Jul 26 | Journey to Pingyao |
| Jul 27 | Explore the world heritage town of Pingyao - imperial China. Overnight train to Xian. |
| Jul 28 | Arrive Xian and day free. |
| Jul 29 | Explore Xian and evening entertainment. |
| Jul 30 | Terracotta Army, tomb of Qin Shi Huang, Banpo Museum |
| Jul 31 | Mao Ling tombs, Quian Ling tombs, Famen Si temple |
| Aug 1 | Huashan mountain and witness solar eclipse |
| Aug 2 | Drive back to Xian. Relax the rest of the day in Xian. |
| Aug 3 | Fly from Xian to Beijing and transfer to airport for return flight home |
Tour Leaders
Dr Jude Currivan PhD is a sensitive, scientist, healer and cosmic geomancer and author of The Wave, The 8th Chakra and The 13th Step.
With a lifetime’s study of metaphysics and consciousness, Jude has a PhD in Archaeology researching ancient cosmologies and a Masters Degree in Physics. Her worldwide work aims to empower others, raise consciousness and facilitate practical and sustainable harmony and wholeness on personal and collective levels.
www.judecurrivan.com
Justina Pettifer is the co-founder of Healthy Life Co, a Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and Past Life practitioner. She first journeyed with Jude in 2001 and found it truly transformational so much so that Justina now organises spiritual trips with her.
www.marlboroughnaturalhealth.com
www.daretobeyourself.co.uk