Requirements
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Possess some prior exposure to Asian culture, China, Taoism, etc.
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This is NOT a trip for first-timers to Asia
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Above the age of 18
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Must have a Valid Passport and Chinese Visa for the duration of your stay
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Cleared for international travel
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No history of violence, felonies, or crimes
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Is in good physical and mental health (physican’s report required)
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Able to do moderate to heavy physical work for short periods of time
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No smoking, drinking, alcohol, or recreational drug use of any kind
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Absolutely no cologne, perfume or artifical fragrances
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Can survive on Vegetarian/Vegan diet strictly for the duration of your stay
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Not Arachnophobic (this is a forest.)
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Comfortable being Quiet and Alone
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Possess good judgment and willingness to try new things out of your comfort zone.
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No clothing, banners, or markings that are extremely bright, violent, revealing, discrimintory or denouncing in nature.
Considerations
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You can Survive in temperate to tropical climates with varying intensities of humidity
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Food - EXTREMELY rural area where all meals are traditional, ethnic Chinese.
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Beds are very tough - wooden boards with two thin layers of cotton.
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Constant Water and Electricity are inconsistent
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Do NOT expect daily showers
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Do NOT expect a brogramming command center
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Check your Credit Card or Health Insurance provider if they cover International in case of emergency
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Try and have at least 500 RMB in spare, emergency spending cash or more if you choose to donate to the temple at the end of your stay.
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Bring clothes that dry quickly both from sweat and in the sun – there are no dryer machines.
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You may have a roommate
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Be respectful of the religion even if you are unfamiliar with it.
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Do NOT take photos of the Monks, Deities or other stelae without expressed permission
You May want to bring your own:
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Tea cup. You will have LOTS of tea – are you ok with caffeine?
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Linens, shower/bed slippers, towels, etc.
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Books for reading
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Flashlight that works
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Empty Journal for Writing
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Chinese dictionary if you are not a native/fluent speaker