STAY A LITTLE LONGER. GO A LITTLE DEEPER.
Temple mornings. The discipline of kung fu.
A different way to spend your days in China.
A FIELD GUIDE TO CHINA, THROUGH PRACTICE
Stay for the morning practice. Learn the same movement again. Share a meal, then return to it tomorrow.
From mainland China to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, we look for places where you can take part. Meet real hosts, understand the commitment and find the practice that speaks to you.
Get to know Still MountainPLACES TO BEGIN
Kung fuGroup training at Shaolin Wushu International Training Centre. Photo credits
Dengfeng · Henan
Shaolin Wushu International Training Centre
少林寺武术国际培训中心
Settle into residential martial arts training in Dengfeng, with English support, private rooms and a daily school routine.
Tai chi & Daoist artsThe school at Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy. Photo credits
Wudangshan, Shiyan · Hubei
Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy
武当道家养生院
Tai chi, qigong and Daoist culture in the Wudang Mountains, with English-speaking teaching and residential study.
MeditationLotus Pond Temple, Lantau Island, Hong Kong Photo credits
Ngong Ping, Lantau Island · Hong Kong
Lotus Pond Temple / Plum Village Hong Kong
蓮池寺／梅村香港
Join the rhythm of Lotus Pond Temple: mindful meals, walking, sitting and shared work on Lantau Island.
THE FIELD NOTES
KNOW THE SETTING
The same tradition can lead to very different places to stay. Start with the institution behind the name.
Read the noteTIME & COMMITMENT
A mountain weekend and a residential training programme ask different things of you.
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BEFORE YOU GO
Get clear answers about instruction, accommodation and participation before arranging your journey.
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