Top 4 Tai Chi Classes in China

1.Beijing Private Tai Chi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $58Our pick

Meet an English-speaking tai chi master, possibly Eric Liu, for a private 90-minute beginner lesson in Beijing. You’ll study a nine-step form, learn about Taoist ideas and yin and yang, try standing meditation and push hands, and practice self-massage. Choose a morning or afternoon class at the meeting point.

“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.”

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2.Beijing Private Tai Chi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $58

Meet your English-speaking Tai Chi master at the Temple of Heaven East Gate for a private 1.5-hour beginner lesson. Eric, Leo, or another instructor from Beijing Sanfeng Tai Chi Club guides you through Yin Yang ideas, a nine-step form, standing meditation, push hands, and self-massage. The class is calm, practical, and designed for first-timers.

“This was such a lovely experience. Eric has so much knowledge about tai chi and is a really great teacher - he is very patient and gave me a much better understanding of tai chi, now I really want to learn more. He also speaks amazing English!! I didn’t want the lesson to end and am excited to go back to one if I come back to Beijing !!”

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3.Temple Of Heaven+Tai Chi Class+Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Spend six hours at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven with a private English-speaking guide, a 30 to 40-minute Tai Chi lesson, and a traditional tea ceremony near the temple. Guides such as Candice, Alice, Simon, Jaki, Jackie, and Lisa have led this experience. Hotel pickup is included within Beijing’s Fourth Ring Road.

“Excellent experience!! The Tai Chi class was so fun and informative. Simon is an incredible guide and knows so much about Temple of Heaven as well as China’s history. Highlight of the trip was the tea ceremony where we had really wonderful teas. Really engaging and would go again.”

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4.Chengdu Kung Fu Panda Tour Tai Chi, Martial Arts and Panda Base

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $259

Spend about 11 to 12 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Panda Valley, learning Tai Chi and traditional martial arts at Mount Qingcheng, and seeing Dujiangyan’s giant panda sculpture, Zhongshu Bookstore, and Nanqiao. Guide Mao is praised for his patience and panda expertise, though the $259 price suits visitors who value private transport and personal attention.

“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.”

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