Overview

Learn the basics of Tai Chi and Shaolin-style Kung Fu from a local master in Beijing, in a traditional hutong courtyard near the Temple of Heaven.

Itinerary

Beijing: Tai Chi & Kung Fu Class with a Master

Beijing, China's imperial capital with deep martial traditions, is the perfect place to try China's living martial arts. In this hands-on class a local master teaches you the fundamentals — Tai Chi breathing and slow forms for balance, then a few crisp Kung Fu stances and movements. Suitable for total beginners and all ages, with loose clothing provided, so families, couples and solo travellers can all join in. Your English-speaking guide keeps the pace gentle and easy to follow, and there's no pressure to be perfect. Set in a traditional hutong courtyard near the Temple of Heaven, it's a calming, photogenic and authentically local break from the usual sightseeing.

Learn the basics of Tai Chi and Shaolin-style Kung Fu from a local master in Beijing, in a traditional hutong courtyard near the Temple of Heaven.

What's Included

✓ Included

Local martial-arts master / English-speaking assistant Tai Chi + Kung Fu instruction Loose practice clothing Bottled water

✕ Not included

Hotel transfer Tips

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.5★★★★★Based on 158 reviews

Nina C.🇦🇺 Australia★★★★★2026-05

My camera roll says the Temple of Heaven was the big moment. My actual favourite was the hutong lanes; it felt less obvious and more personal.

Greta Z.🇲🇽 Mexico★★★★☆2025-04

What helped was simple: there was no theatrical “VIP” treatment, just useful organisation and a guide who noticed when we needed a pause. That suited us. I would still leave extra time for the hutong lanes.

Olivia W.🇳🇿 New Zealand★★★★★2024-11

Looking back, I carried more than I needed. Water, a light layer and a small power bank would have covered the whole day. I would rather keep the pause at the Temple of Heaven than add another stop.

Oscar Z.🇫🇷 France★★★★☆2024-10

Looking back, this wasn't a “see everything” tour, and that was a strength. The time around the Temple of Heaven felt specific to Beijing and Shaolin, not interchangeable with another city.