THE EXPERIENCE
A place to practise.
Shi Yanjun’s Xingtai centre combines Meihua Quan, Shaolin forms and internal practice in Meihua Ancient Village, with shared or private rooms and three daily meals. The organiser also runs retreats at Erzu Temple in Anhui. Its current FAQ places immersion training between March and November.
What you can practise
- Shaolin kung fu
- Meihua Quan
- taiji
- qigong
- meditation
Where you will stay
Shared rooms for up to 3, private upgrades and ensuite facilities;3dailymeals. Heating and other extras require checking.
The host & location
Shaolin Temple — Living Kung Fu (Shi Yanjun)
Xingtai is the organiser’s regular training base; Erzu Temple in Anhui hosts its short retreats. Earlier Yunnan and Chengdu addresses describe previous locations.
Related programmes
Time & commitment
Published range from one week to five years; enquire about intake.
Joining from overseas
Overseas participants addressed.
Ask about English. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.
DETAILS TO CLARIFY
- The current FAQ closes immersion training from December to February, although the training page still lists winter heating charges. Confirm seasonal dates.
- Confirm your instructor, teaching language and chosen room.
Start a useful conversation.
Include your dates, nationality, language and previous experience when contacting the host.
- Are you accepting overseas participants for my intended dates, and what is the full required length of stay?
- Which sessions have English instruction or translation?
- Where exactly will I sleep, and what are the room-sharing and meal arrangements?
- What is the full daily schedule, total cost and cancellation policy?
THE EVIDENCE BEHIND THIS ENTRY
Read the original sources.
Reviewed 12 September 2026. The sources describe a residential programme; they do not confirm a place for your dates.
- Training in China: Meihua Ancient Village Programme publisher
Names Shi Yanjun, the Xindu/Xingxiang address, Meihua pole facilities and accommodation.
- Locations and training options Programme publisher
Names two current locations: Xingtai for regular Meihua-focused training and Erzu for short retreats; says closed December–February.
- Programme and host details — shaolintemple.com Programme publisher
One operator’s sequence: Henan 2010–2017; Yunnan 2017–2023; Chengdu March–July 2023; Huigan July–December 2023; Guilin winter 2023–2024; then Xingtai.
We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.