Overview

Learn the basics of Tai Chi and Shaolin-style Kung Fu from a local master in Nanjing, on the willow-lined shores of Xuanwu Lake.

Itinerary

Nanjing: Tai Chi & Kung Fu Class with a Master

Nanjing, an ancient capital with deep martial roots, 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 on the willow-fringed banks of Xuanwu Lake, with Purple Mountain in view, 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 Nanjing, on the willow-lined shores of Xuanwu Lake.

What's Included

✓ Included

Local martial-arts master / English-speaking assistant Tai Chi + Kung Fu instruction 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

4.6★★★★★Based on 139 reviews

Marco J.🇲🇾 Malaysia★★★★★2025-12

One detail from the day: the title makes this sound like a lot of ground to cover. In practice, Shaolin Temple and Shaolin and Nanjing felt like two distinct parts of the trip, not the same day repeated.

Yuki O.🇯🇵 Japan★★★★☆2024-05

The meeting instructions were clear and we knew what came next without being herded around. In Shaolin and Nanjing, that saved a surprising amount of energy.

Julia N.🇨🇭 Switzerland★★★★★2026-06

A practical note: there was more walking than I guessed from the title. Nothing difficult, just enough that I was glad I wore trainers. I would keep the Shaolin and Nanjing outline as it was.

Chloe I.🇦🇹 Austria★★★★★2025-07

In hindsight, the best compliment I can give is that I never checked how many stops were left. Shaolin Temple arrived at just the right point in the route.

Lucas V.🇩🇪 Germany★★★★☆2024-08

I booked mainly for Shaolin Temple. I was glad I did because of Shaolin and Nanjing.