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5 Day Qi Gong, Taichi, and Meditation Trip in Yangshuo, Guilin, Guangxi, China
Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School, Jima Village, Yangshuo, 541900, Guilin, China
Introduction to Basic Form, Qi Gong, and Meditation Course in China
Come and experience a fully-immersed Tai Chi trip course! The five-day training arrangement in a Taichi school is an excellent opportunity to practice with the masters and classmates. Five full days at the school will enable you to truly share in the culture of Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Next to the daily training, it will allow you to have in-depth discussions with the experienced masters on all aspects of Tai Chi and how to incorporate it into your daily life. You will also have plenty of opportunities to learn and practice with other students staying at the school.
Meet the instructors
Master Kim
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Highlights
- 20 hours of small group classes in 5 days
- Training for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- Large and open training areas in a beautiful and quiet environment
- Teaching in English by dedicated, high-level Tai Chi and Qi Gong Master Kim
- 4 nights en-suite accommodation with the aura of traditional Qing Dynasty buildings
- 3 meals per day with a large variety of vegetarians and non-vegetarians dishes
- Beautiful surroundings in the countryside, close to the popular Yangshuo
- Weekends dedicated to rest and trip
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Chinese (mandarin)
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
08:00
Check-out Time:
18:00
Facilities
- Table tennis
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- ATM / banking
- Bicycle rental
- Conference room
- Convenience / grocery store
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
Accommodation in an ancient Chinese house.
Room standards
As to the accommodation, the school offers single, double, or family rooms with either shared or private bathrooms. All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi. There is also a washing machine available which is free to use.
The price quoted is based on a single private room with a private bathroom of western standard. All rooms are clean and retain the authentic aura of ancient Qing-dynasty buildings.
Open area for activity
The school also has a lively common area for students to gather. Staying at the school is a great choice if you really want to immerse yourself in a traditional Tai Chi school environment. It provides both structured formal classes and the opportunity to learn more about Tai Chi and Chinese culture in a relaxed and informal way with the teachers and other students outside of class time.
Program
The price covers 20 hours' training altogether, five days' meals, and four night's stay. Apart from the training, you are going to have dinners with the master and practice your forms, which helps you to experience Chinese traditional culture.
You will have free time to explore. After class, you have plenty of time to explore the local villages. The location makes it convenient for you to visit or take a tour around the beautiful town.
What you will learn:
- Chen’s Taijiquan
- Taichi Qigong
- Taichi standing meditation
The school offers training for all levels.
Classes last two days and include a warm-up and flexibility training, Qi Gong movements, meditation, and Tai Chi. The day is structured according to the following schedule:
- 07:30 - 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:30 Morning training
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 - 17:00 Afternoon training
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
Students are welcome to use the facilities for exercise and self-practice outside of class times.
About Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School
Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School is a traditional Tai Chi school in China, based in the beautiful area of Yangshuo, Guangxi province, China. The school is in a genuine Qing dynasty house in a small farming village at the entrance to the famous Yu-long scenic area.
Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School offers training to all levels of students from those wishing to take their first steps into learning Tai Chi with no previous knowledge. And those looking for a chance to refine and study under true Tai chi masters in China in a traditional old school environment. The school was established in 2012 by Master Wu Heng Dong (Kim Wu).
No matter man, woman, old, young, strong, or weak, anyone can obtain the skill and benefit from practicing Tai Chi. Whether your purpose is for health, bodybuilding, self-defense, or cultivating your inner harmony. Tai Chi has benefits for all.
The main focus at Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School is to develop skills in Chen Style Taichi, Tai Chi Qi Gong, and Pushing Hands and weapons (staff, sword, broad sword, and fan). Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School also teaches Tai Chi Boxing, Yang Style 24, 42 Sword, 42 (Chen, Yang, Wu, Wŭ and Sun), and Southern-style Shaolin Gong Fu.
Wu Heng Dong (Master Kim) Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School founder and headmaster。In 2024, he was awarded the title of "Tai Chi famous Master" by the "Chinese Martial Arts Magazine" and the Henan Tai Chi Association。
He was born in Fang Chen Gang, Guangxi province in 1979 and began a lifelong love and study of martial arts at the age of 11 initially under the tutelage of his father, also a keen martial artist. After learning the basic skills of Wushu (Chinese martial arts) from his father, he went on to study Chen-style Tai Chi under coach Wang Hai Jun, obtaining a level 6 tai chi Master.
Master Kim with over 34 years of experience in both Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Xi Quan has been able to master Chen’s Taiji quan series and Taiji theory knowledge, and can better master actual combat offensive and defensive skills.
He graduated from Guangxi National College of Health and Physical Education, receiving a Wushu and Tai Chi natural level Coach Certification of China.He has participated in many domestic and international Taijiquan competitions from an early age, specializing in fist forms and sword forms, and has won numerous gold medals.
Wu Heng Dong was honored to be made a 12th Generation Disciple of Chen Zhenglei, one of the four “Buddha’s Warrior Attendants (Si Jingang)” – the four outstanding exponents of the Chen family in Chenjiagou – who in December 1995 was recognized as one of Top Ten Martial Arts Masters of Present Day living in China. He was given the name Chen De Hao in recognition of this accomplishment.
Master Kim specializes in teaching: Chen Style Taijiquan; Taiji theory; Tai Chi Qigong(internal strength); pushing hands (grappling); weapons; self-defense; Kungfu; & Sanda (Chinese traditional boxing). He has been teaching foreign students since 2000 and has taught people from numerous countries ranging in age from 4 to 88. He hopes that his students will return home to spread the teaching of Tai Chi to their own countries.
Instructors
Master Kim Wu
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Wu Heng Dong (Master Kim) is the Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School founder and headmaster. Kim, with over 30 years of experience in both Tai Chi and Qi Gong, obtained a Level 6 Tai Chi master. Receiving a Wushu and Tai Chi Coach Certification of China, Grade 1, First Degree. Master Kim began a lifelong love and study of martial arts at the age of 11 initially under the tutelage of his father, also a keen martial artist.
Location
The school is conveniently located in a natural countryside village.
Close to the nature
The school is surrounded by the towering Karst hills and the Yonglong river, a 10-minute walk to reach. Nearby are the fields and countryside traditional Chinese buildings. You can explore the nearby areas on a bike easily. Yangshuo has also become a paradise for climbers as the hills have provided uniqueness for climbing.
Easily reach the town
It is about 20 minutes bike ride to the town, where you can find western restaurants and bars. You will also be excited to find the local foods and customs.
Food
Tai Chi, like Chinese medicine, is all about balance. Good health is maintained by, amongst other things, the ingredients which you take in as food, and the way in which you expend energy.
The chef is a master of the wok and adheres to these principles. Every day teachers and students enjoy a well-balanced diet cooked in the traditional Chinese style and made from ingredients that are sourced fresh every day from the local farmers’ market. Each meal contains a large choice of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Food is not just important for its ingredients, but also for the way you eat, and in China, it is hard to imagine eating without sharing. Everybody sits around the same table to share the ingredients of a meal eaten in common. Eating in China is a social event, so while you eat together, you share experiences from all walks of life, all ages, and every part of the world.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
As the school is located in a scenic beauty park, there are many things to see and to do. You can go hiking or biking along the river, or you visit some tourist attractions. There are some other cultural services or tours that you might like, however, it costs extra.
- Sightseeing, cultural tour, or visit
- Chinese lessons
- Calligraphy lessons
- Chinese massage service
Spa treatments
There are some traditional Chinese medical treatments like acupuncture, massage and moxibustion around the town.
What's included
- 5 days training including Chen’s Taichi, Taichi standing meditation, correction of Yang style traditional Taichi
- 4 nights accommodation
- Three meals per day
What's not included
- Excursion
- Towels and personal hygiene items
- Personal trip
- Transportation
How to get there
Recommended Airports
KWL
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
65 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL). There are regular buses (around 50 CNY) from the airport to Yangshuo as well as private taxis (around 320 CNY). If required, Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School can also book a taxi for you, please let Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School know in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 22% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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