China · SHAOLIN TEMPLE & MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCES
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These are the 15 best shaolin temple & martial arts experiences in China right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and which city it starts from. Number one is at the top for a reason.
1-hour Shaolin kungfu lesson in a 700-year hutong temple courtyard by the Forbidden City, with English help from Limeng and practical self-defense.
“Incredible opportunity to have a lesson outside an ancient Chinese landmark by a professional. Really liked how he corrected us and made sure we did it correctly. Highlight of the trip for sure. Thank you!”
Private countryside tour from Guangzhou to Big Buddha Mountain in Foshan, with Guanyin statue and optional martial arts, theme parks, and Pingsha biking.
“You will need stamina to climb up to the buddha but the views are worth it. The vegetarian restaurant is worth a try, food is yummy. Damon is a great guide, caring and professional, with fluent spoken English. Definitely a must have guide to bring you around.”
Learn Tai Chi and Qigong in southern China with English instruction, about 20 hours of coaching, 7 nights and meals, plus weekend freedom.
“FangYuan TaiChi Centre is an unforgettable experience. Master Ping and his extended family look after you from pick up to drop off. And the in between you are met with generosity, kindness and patience as you begin to start your Tai Chi journey.”
Private day tour from Luoyang to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple with pickup, an English speaking guide, and a Kungfu show.
“Had a great trip at Luoyang with Family and Friends. The place was rich and an unforgettable experience, partly also because we had a great English speaking guide in Spring. Deep knowledge of the place and with ability to express in English”
Private Longmen and Shaolin day: UNESCO grottoes, Vairocana Buddha, and Shaolin Kungfu show with guide, lunch, and private transfers.
“L' attività più bella fatta in cina. La nostra guida Francesca è stata gentilissima, simpaticissima e molto professionale. Ci ha portato a mangiare in un ristorante fantastico e ci ha descritto perfettamente tutti i luoghi che abbiamo visitato. Anche il nostro autista è stato molto gentile e carino. Consigliatissimo, senza questo tour non saremmo riusciti a goderci al meglio questi luoghi.”
Private day trip from Guangzhou to Foshan for Bruce Lee and Ip Man culture, kungfu and lion dance, gardens, and an ancient kiln, with hotel pickup.
“Damon was very knowledgeable about the city: the best time to visit certain places to avoid Traffic and crowds, or the best place to eat to fully understand the city culture. The lion dance performance was really interesting, so is the huang fei hong and ip man museum. Truly insightful to read about these iconic masters apart from mainstream movies”
Private beginner tai chi near Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, with English instruction on 9-step form, meditation, push hands, and self-massage.
“Eric is a wonderful instructor! I knew nothing about Tai Chi other than it looks beautiful and relaxing. Eric taught me some of the basic concepts in Tai Chi and some of the basic moves in an introductory lesson. He made the lesson interesting and fun. I would highly recommend this lesson to anyone who is interested inTai Chi, beginner or expert. 10/10.”
A 1.5-hour Chinese Kung Fu class near Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, training stances, a five-stance fist form, joint locks, and self-defense.
“A great class with impressive surroundings at the temple of heaven. We hugely enjoyed our time spent practising Kung Fu with kung fu master Liu. He was a kind, enthusiastic teacher with great English. It was a defining moment of our trip. ORead more”
Learn Tai Chi basics in a 1.5-hour private class at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, with English-speaking masters and cultural Qi coaching.
“La nostra esperienza è stata davvero ottima: non avevamo mai praticato tai-chi prima della lezione ed il Maestro ci ha fatto un’interessante introduzione teorico-pratica da cui si può partire con il proprio percorso. Davvero consigliata!”
Luoyang private day tour to Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple, with English guide, boat cruise, Kungfu show, lunch, and pickup.
“The guide, Cecilia, was excellent with her descriptions and commentary.”
Private Luoyang day trip from Xi'an by HSR train, with Shaolin Kung Fu, Longmen Grottoes UNESCO carvings, guide, tickets, and transfers.
“Guide was thorough in explaining the history of Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple. Driver was adept at making adjustments based on road closures. The actual destinations were a bit too commercialised (Shaolin) and crowded (LonRead more”
See a Beijing night Kungfu show with a 1-hour performance at Qinyuegong Theatre, admission included, mobile ticket, and easy transit access.
“We came all the way from Malaysia and this is our first time to China. We booked the show and I had wanted to see the show. So we booked the ticket and met an appointment to get the ticket. Unfortunately we got lost and were late for the Read more”
Temple of Heaven, a 30-40 minute taiji lesson, and a traditional tea ceremony in one calm 6-hour Beijing tour with skip-the-line tickets.
“Mon guide jackie est très sympathique. Il m'a bien expliqué l'histoire du temple du ciel. Ensuite nous avons fait un cours de thai-chi qui s'est très bien passé. Jackie s'est montré patient et très professionnel. Pour finir j'ai participé à la cérémonie du thé. J'ai bu le meilleur thé de ma vie entouré de personnes très agréables. Je recommande ce tour et surtout le guide Jackie !”
Private 8 hour tour from Zhengzhou to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes with an English guide, UNESCO sights, and door to door comfort.
“La guida Jimmy è stato molto cordiale e competente. Ci ha raccontato molte curiosità. Sfortunatamente non posso dare 5 stelle perché l’attività non si è svolta per completo causa maltempo.”
Private Chengdu day trip pairing Panda Valley, Qingcheng Tai Chi, and Dujiangyan sights, with a panda-focused start and Kung Fu lessons.
“Anyone travelling to Chengdu, I urge you to book with Chendu Explorer. Right from the get-go, this company was very communicative, very helpful and very quick with their responses.”
