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14 Day Qi Gong, Taichi, and Meditation Course in Yangshuo, Guilin
Yangshuo Traditional Tai Chi School, 88 Jima Village, Yangshuo, 541900, Guilin, China
Introduction Course to Basic Form, Qi Gong, and Meditation in China
Come and experience a fully-immersed Tai Chi course! This two-week training arrangement in a Taichi school is an excellent opportunity to practice with the masters and classmates. Two full weeks 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 opportunity to learn and practice with other students staying at the school.
Meet the instructors
Master Kim
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Highlights
- 40 hours of small group classes in 10 days
- Training for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advance)
- 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
- 13 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
Styles
10 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 program includes classes running from Monday to Friday and a weekend for exploring the city. Class includes 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.
Master Kim specializes in teaching: Chen Style Taijiquan, Taiji theory, Tai Chi Qigong (internal strength), pushing hands (grappling), weapons, self-defense, Kungfu, and 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 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
Three meals a day are catered for full-time students. A variety of genuine Chinese dishes are served, including various tastes. Vegetarian food is also served to take care of students who hold religions or who are vegetarian.
Ingredients are bought from the local market or directly from the local farmers or the butchers, foods are all seasonal and fresh.
Dishes can also be cooked according to individual requirements as the chef is a local experienced cook who can make different kind of food. If students want to cook by themselves, the kitchen is available anytime.
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
- 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)
The school is located just outside of Yangshuo in a little village with numerous cafés and restaurants. Apart from the daily training and practice, you will have ample time to explore the surroundings.
The school can arrange for painting, calligraphy, or Chinese classes on the premises with experienced English-speaking teachers. The area is also justly famous for cycling, hiking, rock climbing, as well as bamboo rafting and local guides that can be organized by the school.
Spa treatments
Acupuncture, massage, and moxibustion are available for an extra cost.
What's included
- 20 hours of small group training per week
- Teaching in English by dedicated, high-level Tai Chi and Qi Gong Master Kim
- Use of all training areas for self-practice
- 13 nights comfortable accommodation with private bathroom of western standard
- 3 meals per day, catering to vegetarians and non-vegetarians
- Unlimited Wi-Fi access
- Free use of laundry facilities
- A book of master Kim's Taijiquan Qigong
What's not included
- Transportation from and to the school
- Excursions and art classes
- Towels and personal hygiene items
How to get there
Recommended Airports
KWL
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
65 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
The nearest airport to Yangshuo is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL). There are regular express shuttle buses from the airport to the main bus station in downtown Yangshuo for about 50 CNY. From there, you can take a taxi to the school for about 40 CNY.
Arrival by train
Yangshuo now has its own high-speed rail station, with trains from Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South, and Guilin North amongst others.
Yangshuo station is about 30 kilometers outside of the town near the village of Xingping. There is a regular shuttle service to Yangshuo. The price for the shuttle is about 20 CNY. From here you can easily get a taxi to the school. The cost should be about 40 CNY.
Arrival by bus
Yangshuo is also served by long-distance buses, which arrive at the main bus station. From here, you can get a taxi to the school for about 40 CNY.
Arrival by taxi
Especially if this is your first visit to the school, and you are arriving by plane or train, you may prefer the school to organize a pick-up by taxi at your point of arrival. The cost of a taxi from Guilin airport will be about 320 CNY, from Xingping (yangshuo) the train station, it is about 200 CNY.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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