The 4 Best Tai Chi Classes in Beijing

1.Beijing Private Tai Chi Class

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

Spend 90 minutes with an English-speaking tai chi master, including Eric Liu, learning a nine-step form, standing meditation, push hands, Taoist ideas, and self-massage. Morning and afternoon sessions fit different schedules, with the class held at the meeting point near the Temple of Heaven area.

“So enjoyed learning the history and the benefits of Taichi. Very spiritual and memorable experience. Great location to learn and really felt so relaxed after. Thank you!”

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2.Beijing Private Tai Chi Class

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

Meet an English-speaking Tai Chi master at the Temple of Heaven’s east gate for a private 1.5-hour beginner class. You’ll learn a nine-step form, standing meditation, push hands, self-massage, and the Yin Yang ideas behind the practice. Eric, Leo, and Master Lui are among the instructors associated with this experience.

“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!”

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

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

Spend six hours with a private English-speaking guide at the Temple of Heaven, practicing Tai Chi for 30 to 40 minutes, exploring the Echo Wall and secret Echo Stone, then learning how Central Chinese tea is prepared and served. Hotel pickup is available within Beijing’s fourth ring road.

“What an incredible tour we had with the Beijing Tour Company! From the serene tai chi class and the wonderful tour of the Temple of Heaven to the peaceful tea ceremony, it was a really great experience. And Alice was a wonderful guide—personable, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. I highly recommend her for an authentic and unforgettable Beijing experience!”

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4.Temple of Heaven and Tai Chi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $78

Meet your private local guide in Beijing, learn basic tai chi movements from a professional master, then visit the Temple of Heaven, a grand Ming and Qing dynasty worship site. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with admission included and transport arranged separately.

“This was super awesome. Our guide was great and he was really helpful. He took us to the Pearl market which is right across the road from the temple of heaven. I highly recommend you do this when you visit China....”

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