China is a country with a very ancient culture, rooted in the depths of centuries. This is a tradition, a philosophy, a way of life, a way of thinking. China has always been famous for its martial arts, bordering on fantasy. Unifying title for all martial arts of China - Wushu.
Each the teenager of the 90s wanted to be like Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan. Thanks to the fact that China is now developing as a tourist center, grown-up teenagers, now successful businessmen, can visit any of 99 tourist cities in this country. But the most important goal of visiting China is the Shaolin Monastery, where you will learn all about the martial arts. Those who have already visited there take with them a lot of emotions and a large amount of knowledge.
Today there are about 130 styles of Wushu in China. Unofficially, there are many more. Even among the Wushu adepts, there is no argument about how many varieties and branches in this martial culture actually are.
And here it is difficult to get by the principle of cognition through comparison, since comparing wushu styles is equivalent to trying to compare chemistry and literature. It is also absurd to exclude any kind of struggle. It's like trying to make a choice between a company where you can order tickets for a concert with a delivery to work and some giant of the gas industry.
Even within the same family clan, the styles of wushu are different. Shocks master Xingyiquan is distinguished by attacking unbending power, breaking the bones of the enemy and tearing his internal organs. And the blow is not applied by the fist, but by the second phalanges of the fingers. Master Taijiquan will never attack - he will only defend himself. But his methods of defense are such that only dust will remain from the enemy's bones, and from his organs - something formless.
It is said that in a year's study the adherent of Xingyiquan becomes an excellent fighter. In Taijiquan, you can only be called a master after 10 years of training.
It is a pity that the tourist visa to China is only for 3 months, during this time to master all the intricacies and become a recognized master, even one martial art will not work, and as a result, pages of newspapers with headlines "concerts in Moscow poster" will not be variegated your name after visiting the country. But you will have time to look at the sights and appreciate the most important historical and religious places in two or three weeks.
This time is also enough to appreciate the Chinese cuisine, which according to some testimonies is considered the richest in the world.
It should be noted that the study of martial arts, culture and traditional Chinese dishes will cost the tourist quite acceptable. Prices in China are democratic, except prices for modern five-star hotels.
Those who from a young age dream of plunging into the oldest culture, touching the mystery of martial arts, and enjoy a stunning tourist trip, there is a great opportunity, China has opened its doors and is waiting!