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THE BEST OF CHINA DELUXE FENG SHUI TOUR

Don't wait another moment! Give yourself the gift of a lifetime by joining Caroline Patrick BorNei, Master Feng Shui Practitioner, on a unique tour created especially for those who want to experience the roots of Feng Shui first hand. Caroline will teach you to see, feel and touch the 5 Elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Learn about their colors, shapes and forms. Absorb the mysteries of temple traditions, such as: Why do you enter from the right doorway? Why is the entry elevated? What do the brass knobs on doors reveal? Why is incense is burned continually at these sites? Visit medicinal herb shops to see the plants for healing. View art images filled with ancient symbols. Treat the senses with vibrant delicious foods, indulge in a relaxing massage, immerse yourself in China's scenery or shop till you drop! Caroline speaks from experience when she says, "make this journey and your life will be forever changed! Don't miss this opportunity!"

Caroline traveled to China in 2004 and Taiwan in 2007 with her Master Teacher, His Holiness Grandmaster Lin Yun of B.T.B., as a senior student, and continues to attend his world-wide workshops. Some of her other mentors are William Spear, Roger Green, Lillian Bridges, Deborah Gee and Katherine Metz to name a few. Caroline owned "Caroline's Arts & Feng Shui Shoppe" near San Francisco for nine years, which provided her with the opportunity to conduct over 5000 Feng Shui consultations. She continues to consult individuals and at corporate facilities here and abroad about The Art of Placement and uses her abilities as an artist, illustrator, newspaper columnist ("WEST MEETS EAST" for the Benicia Herald, in CA) as a format to educate her readers about detail design, how the dwelling affects the health and well being of its owners and passes on direct information to her clients from Master Lin.

Her art images were featured in the International Architectural Magazine on "The Power of Artwork in Living and Working Spaces" in 2004. The "5 Element Series" of sacred images was blessed by Master Lin Yun, and three of her paintings can be seen at the Berkeley Culture Center. Caroline has appeared on public and national TV and radio. A new collection of art images called "Destiny" began in 2008. Visit www.fengshuiartistry.com or email caroline@fengshuiartistry.com for more information and teaching schedules of art and Feng Shui.

This trip of a lifetime includes: 5 STAR hotels, all meals, sightseeing, intra China flights and transportation, taxes. (As with all groups, please allow for some spontaneity. Rates and dates subject to change based on availability.)

2004 International Feng Shui Conference
12 Days with 3 Day Option to Xian

Day 2, March 9 - BEIJING - Arrive in Beijing. Meet and transfer to hotel. Chinese dinner and relaxing evening.

Day 3, March 10 - BEIJING - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Tour the Great Wall, Beijing Cloisonné Art Factory, Ming Tombs, and view the grandiose 2008 Olympic stadiums. Afternoon visit 798 Art World District. Dinner.

Day 4, March 11- BEIJING - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Tour Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Imperial Palace Lunch. Enjoy traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony. Then visit Tong RengTang, China's largest herbal pharmacy. Enjoy relaxing foot massage. Peking Duck dinner.

Day 5, March 12 - BEIJING - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Temple of Heaven for Feng Shui lesson. Visit Lama Temple. Visit the Panda Garden to see the pandas. Then enjoy visits to Chinese Rug Weaving Studio, China Art Gallery and explore Hutong neighborhood by rickshaw. Visit Courtyard hotel and meet with Interior Designer. Farewell to Beijing dinner at Bai Family Restaurant.

Day 6, March 13 - BEIJING TO YANGSHOU - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Fly to Guilin, meet and transfer to Yangshuo, a small 1400 year old town in southern China with special topography beside the Li River and an amazing variety of all the charm and attractions and shopping you could want. Visit Fan Village and see generations of fan making artists. Dinner at a local restaurant. Evening free to shop and explore West Street.

Day 7, March 14 - YANGSHOU - Early morning Bamboo Rafting. Return to hotel for breakfast. Free time in Yangshuo, Lunch at Lucy's home with visit to Moon Village. Afternoon visit to Old villages and local markets. Dinner at hotel. followed by the world famous "Liu San Jie" outdoor performance, weather permitting.

Day 8, March 15 - YANGSHOU - Excursion by boat to Liugong Island, a local fishing village of scenic beauty. Dinner at hotel.

Day 9, March 16 - GUILIN TO SUZHOU - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Bus to Guilin, then flight to Shanghai, bus to Suzhou, the "Venice of China", famous for its canals, architecture and gardens. Visit Old Shantang Town. Dinner.

Day 10, March 17 - SUZHOU - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Feng Shui at Lingering Garden, then visit No 1 Silk Factory to see how silk is made, stop at Midu Bridge, Su Garden. Afternoon bus ride to Shanghai.

Day11, March 18 - SHANGHAI - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shanghai Museum. Stop at People's Square. Tour Jade Buddha Temple, and enjoy herbal teas. Then enjoy Embroidery Show and Old Shanghai Town. Farewell Dinner and breath-taking night cruise over the neon-lit Huangpu River.

Includes: 5-Star Hotels, all flights and transportation in China, English-speaking guides, 3 meals daily, sightseeing and lectures.

Not including: International airfare, tips ($8 per day per person suggested), travel insurance (highly recommended), China Visa, optional tours

Day 13, March 20 - SHANGHAI TO XIAN - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Fly to Xian, then you are met by your guide and transferred to hotel. Evening dinner followed by Foot Reflexology.

Day 14, March 21 - XIAN - Buffet Breakfast at hotel. Tour ancient city of Xian, its Drum and Bell Tower and the Ming Dynasty City Wall. Tour the Terra-Cotta Warriors Exhibition. Enjoy Buddhist Vegan lunch. Afternoon, visit a local village. Evening, Tang Dynasty Show and vegetarian and fish dumpling banquet dinner.