KNOW THE SETTING
A temple, a school, or a retreat?
The same tradition can lead to very different places to stay. Start with the institution behind the name.
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Arrive with curiosity.
Bring a little context.
Understand the setting, the time commitment and the questions to ask before you go.
Longjing tea fields, Meijiawu, Hangzhou Photo credits
TIME & COMMITMENT
Two nights, a week, or a month?
A mountain weekend and a residential training programme ask different things of you.
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The questions worth asking first.
Get clear answers about instruction, accommodation and participation before arranging your journey.
Read the noteCOSTS
What kung fu and tai chi training in China costs
Published prices from schools in Dengfeng, Qufu and the Wudang Mountains, what they include, and the extra costs to plan for. Checked 24 October 2026.
Read the noteCHOOSING A PRACTICE
Shaolin or Wudang: which training suits you?
Two famous mountains, two very different kinds of day. Compare the training, the pace and where you would stay.
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VISAS
Which visa do you need to train kung fu or stay at a temple in China?
Visa-free entry, transit rules and study visas for a residential stay in mainland China, from official notices checked on 24 October 2026.
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