Dear Instructors, Martial Artists, and Friends,
I would like to invite you to take a trip with me to China, to visit the Southern Shaolin roots of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
My name is Benny Meng and I’m the curator of the Ving Tsun Museum, in Dayton, Ohio. I’m proud to announce the VTM 2009 China Trip, and honored to invite you to participate with me on this historic trip.
Unlike other trips to China, this trip is arranged for martial artists by martial artists – it's your chance to see the best of China and experience the roots of Wing Chun Kung Fu, plus the unique opportunity to share in discussion, fellowship, and training with martial art practitioners, masters and dignitaries from many different families, lineages, and backgrounds.
The main theme of this trip is to visit the birthplace of the Wing Chun system, the Southern Shaolin Temple. Along the way, we will visit the political center, the cultural center, and the economic center of China - giving you the complete experience of China's best - in almost all 5 star luxury (- there’s just one four star hotel, in Putien). Trips can also be custom-tailored if you wish to stay in China longer.
As part of a VTM tour, you’ll not only benefit from the local tour guides but also the input from myself on the history, culture and background for martial artists.
We will have 8 five-star hotels, and one four-star hotel, and the meals will be incredible as well. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of history! Students that have gone to China with us in the past have said it was one of the high points of their lives!
Round Trip from SFO: $2998 (tax included)
Prices include:
Round trip airfare from SFO or LA to Beijing, and Hong Kong to the West Coast
All accommodations (8 5-Star Hotels and 1 4-Star Hotel)
All standard meals (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)
All the entrance fees to tourist sites
All internal transportation within China Prices exclude:
Visa & travel Insurance
Meals & programs unmentioned on the itinerary
Tips for the driver and guide.
Airfare to San Francisco, CA Don’t miss this opportunity! We won’t be going back to China for another 2-3 years!
To register or get additional information, contact Master Benny Meng at (937) 236-6485 or
host@vtmuseum.orgTo really understand and appreciate the system of Wing Chun, Grand Master recommends that all members spend the time and effort to become educated on the history, philosophy, and culture that existed in China and gave rise to the Shaolin Wing Chun system as we know it today. During the Ming/Qing transition of the 1600s, much of the story that is Wing Chun played out in Northern China. As a Disciple and Instructor in the Wing Chun, I know the importance of understanding background information to understand the technical aspects of the system.
And the best teacher is always direct experience.
Unfortunately, when it comes to history all we can do is study the artifacts left to us from the past. But what if you would walk the same streets, see the same sites, and visit the same temples as our martial art ancestors?
What if you could walk the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Imagine the battles fought between the Ming Dynasty and the Qing invaders!
What if you could visit the Ming Dynasty Tombs, visiting the memorial of one of the 13 Emperors of the Ming Dynasty?
What if you could stand in the Forbidden City, the largest imperial palace during the Ming and Qing Dynasties?
What if you could watch a Peking Opera performance, seeing the origins of Cantonese Opera for yourself - an ancient thread to the Red Boat Opera Troup of Wing Chun's history?
What if you could visit the Southern Shaolin Temple, origins of the Wing Chun System? There are actually three temples all claiming to be the Southern Shaolin Temple and we're going to visit all three of them!
All of this is possible - and not far off in the future. You could see and do all of these things and more: There'll be more to see and do on our trip to China; but an opportunity like this does not come every day. In fact, time is running out to decide if you're one of the few going with us. You need to get your travel Visa, which takes time. You only have a few more weeks to decide. Contact me at the VTM by calling (937) 236-6485 or emailing
host@vtmuseum.org to reserve your space today!
Don't miss this opportunity to experience China for yourself, with your own eyes and ears. Experience the history, philosophy, and culture of China for yourself. During our trip, we'll be staying in four star hotels and eating fabulous banquets at almost every meal!
And we'll also have time to experience the best of Modern China, too. If you love to shop, this will be a great opportunity for you. The stores are unique, the prices are unbelievable and you'll probably want to pack only half-way to leave room for all the great things you'll find in China!
The all-inclusive price for the trip is $2,998 from San Francisco. That's just $275.00 a day - cheaper than a good hotel in any major US city! All you'll need to bring is an open mind, an empty stomach, and spending money for souvenirs!
We’ve set the tentative Dates for: July 23rd to Audust 3rd, 2009; if you want to go with us, please RSVP to
host@vtmuseum.org so we can lock in the dates as soon as possible.
Normally a trip like this can cost upwards of $4900+… and while the economy is turbulent, we’ve negotiated a special rate of only $2998, all inclusive – including food, travel, and lodging from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing and from Beijing back to San Francisco International Airport.
And Instructors… give us a call or email and we can give you more information on potential fund raisers for your school and students, and how you could even earn a free trip.
The tentative schedule is included with this letter so you can see just how many places we’ll be going! Again, time is running out. Contact me today at the VTM by calling (937) 236-6485 or emailing
host@vtmuseum.org to reserve your space today!
Sincerely,
Benny Meng
Benny Meng, Curator
Ving Tsun Museum
5715 Brandt Pike
Dayton, OH 45424
www.vtmuseum.org937-236-6485 (ph/fx)
Tentative Schedule
Day 01: Arrival in BeijingOur guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza (5 star)
Day 02:Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza (5 star)
Day 03: BeijingVisit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. The a la carte dinner is served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza (5 star)
Day 04: Beijing - ShanghaiVisit the Summer Palace and Lama Temple. Take flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Bund. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai (5 star)
Day 05: ShanghaiVisit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Shanghai (5 star)
Day 06: Shanghai - Fuzhou - PutianTake flight to Fuzhou. The local guide will pick you up from Fuzhou airport. Visit the Shaolin Temple in Fuqing, and then transfer you to the hotel in Putian. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Putian Oriental Hotel (4 star)
Day 07: Putian - QuanzhouVisit Putian Shaolin Temple and Quanzhou Shaolin Temple. Transfer to the hotel in Quanzhou. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Quanzhou Mandarin Hotel (5 star)
Day 08: Quanzhou - XiamenTansfer to Xianmen. Visit Gulangyu Island and Hulishan Battery . (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Yeohwa Hotel, Xiamen (5 star)
Day 09: Xiamen – Hong KongTake flight to Hong Kong. Our guide will pick you up at Hong Kong airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city. (B+L)
Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong (5 star)
Day 10: Hong KongIn the morning you will have a half-day Hong Kong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Stanley Market. After lunch transfer to Pier for taking Star Ferry to Kowloon side, walk along the waterfront promenade back to Hotel. The afternoon is free. (B+L)
Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong (5 star)
Day 11: Departure from Hong KongSee off. (B)
B—Breakfast, L—Lunch, D-- Dinner
