Wellness & movement
Morning Qigong & Tai Chi in Beijing
五禽戲 · 八段錦晨練
Greet the day with the city — gentle qigong in a Beijing park.
Every morning, Beijing’s parks fill with people moving slowly through the air — practising qigong and tai chi before the city wakes. It is the most authentic daily ritual the capital has, and almost no visitor sees it.
Join a local teacher for a gentle, beginner-friendly session of Baduanjin (the “eight pieces of brocade”) and the Five Animal Frolics — flowing, low-impact movements designed to wake the body and settle the mind. You move at your own pace among locals doing exactly the same thing.
No fitness level or experience required. You leave loose, calm and quietly proud — and with a short routine you can carry home and keep.
Highlights
- Practise qigong in a real Beijing park at its liveliest, gentlest hour
- Learn Baduanjin and the Five Animal Frolics from a local teacher
- Gentle and low-impact — genuinely all ages and fitness levels
- A rare, unstaged glimpse of everyday Beijing life
- English instruction, take-home routine included
What you’ll do
- 0:00
Meet & warm up
Gather at the park gate, meet your teacher and loosen up gently.
- 0:20
Baduanjin
Learn the eight flowing movements of the “eight pieces of brocade”.
- 0:55
Five Animal Frolics
Try the classic animal-inspired qigong forms at your own pace.
- 1:20
Cool down & tea
Close with breathing and stretching, then a warming cup of tea.
Included
- English-speaking qigong teacher
- All instruction for beginners
- A warming tea afterwards
- A simple take-home routine
Not included
- Hotel pick-up / drop-off
- Park entry (if applicable)
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Wear comfortable, flexible clothing and flat shoes
- Starts early — set an alarm, it’s worth it
- Perfect on your first morning to beat jet lag
Meeting point. A classic Beijing park (gate shared on booking) [TO CONFIRM]
Schedule. Early-morning sessions; check live availability.
Cancellation. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.
