Tai Chi Retreat Harmony in Motion in China (21 Days)

Step 1: Inquiry (contact us).
Step 2: Apply online.
Step 3: Pay $100 registration fee.
Step 4: Apply for a Chinese visa & purchase flight tickets.
Step 5: Arrange pickup.

If you have any further questions feel free to send a mail to us.

No, we accept both beginners and experienced martial artists, since our Masters focus on the levels of the individual student.

Physical preparation is not strictly required. However, it will be helpful, since you will get used to the training schedule faster. Recommended are: Proper diet, running (2 km or so per day), swimming, cycling, skipping, push-ups, sit-ups, etc.

The tuition depends on how long you want to stay at the retreat, the longer you stay, the cheaper the tuition. Tuition fees can be found under prices in the menu point “Enrollment.”
Besides the tuition, the only other thing you have to pay is the 100$ registration fee to secure your commitment to the retreat and yourself.

Note: The only additional costs are optional: $60 pickup from Xuzhou; $25/month for direct internet access in your room (shared wifi is free); and single room fee (the fee varies depending on room types).

The application fee is 100 USD. We see you paying the application fee (prior to arrival) as a sign of commitment that you will attend our retreat according to the schedule you put in your Application Form. A (two persons) shared room with tables, chairs, closets and a set of linen is included. Other arrangements will be prepared for your arrival, for example, supporting documents for your visa, full details on planning and organizing your trip. A free pickup from Xinyi. A school uniform (top).
The application fee can be paid via bank transfer or PayPal. It is non-refundable and non-transferable.

*An additional fee (50 USD) will be required if you request an original invitation letter to be mailed to your address.

The tuition of your total stay must be paid within three days after your arrival, or you pay monthly according to the monthly price. Tuition can be paid in cash (Yuan, USD, EURO, GBP), or to our bank account by transfer.

The Summer is generally warm to hot. Spring and fall are mild and very comfortable. The winter is dry and about -5 to 12 degrees Celsius. A overview over temperature and rainfall can be found on our "Climate" page under the Location menu.
Most student has no issues to adapt to the weather, it will though take a little longer to adapt to the heat in midsummer or the cold in midwinter.

In summer, make sure to bring light, loose, comfortable fitting clothes. For winter, bring heavier clothing that will keep you warm but will also permit movement. Students are encouraged to bring a good pair of running-shoes with them. Find more information under "Climate" & "Before You Come."

You are free to join us any time, there are no fixed starting dates. You can either arrive during the week or on weekends. However, you do need to apply and book a place before coming. After your arrival you are free to start training as soon as you are ready for it. If you arrive late at night it might even help with your jetlag to start training early next morning.

Yes you can. It doesn’t matter what type of visa you obtained before coming to the retreat, we can help you prepare all required documents to get visa extensions. For most countries, the cost is only $35, but it costs $150 for American students. For students staying here longer than 1 year an out of country trip will have to be made, normally to Hong Kong, Japan, or Korea. The team will help with arrangements for this as well.

We provide three meals a day for the whole week, though students are free to eat out on the weekends.

Students can stay at the retreat to relax, use internet in their room, train on their own, or go exploring the area. Many students use one of the days in the weekend for shopping and having fun in the nearby city of Xinyi. Shopping, cafes, eating, playing pool, and singing karaoke are some of the available options.

There are many ATM’s in the city that accept debit and credit cards, so you can just bring your home bank card with you when coming to China. Bring around 1000 yuan in cash and then your bank card. Payment to the school can be done via bank transfer or PayPal, so it is only pocket money you will need. Long-term students can open local bank accounts and then have their money transferred from home. Traveling with large sums of money is not encouraged.

All meals have vegetarian options. Generally there are about 3-4 plates of different foods to choose from during meals, with only 1 or 2 of them containing meat. Any special dietary concerns should be communicated to the team before arrival to better accommodate students.

Yes, you will have internet in your room. There is free wi-fi in the entire building, including all the student rooms. A direct internet cable is available upon request for a fee.

If you wish to contact your family and friends regularly, we recommend you to bring your phone or laptop. You can also buy a Chinese SIM card for your phone. Internet (WIFI) in the office is free to use, you can also set up direct internet in your room ($25/month). Facebook, Google, and Youtube are not accessible in China without a VPN.

Yes, every student receives a certificate with the events official stamp before leaving. Everything mastered will be stated on it as well as the comments your master gave you under the gradings.

We recommend you to apply for a Chinese business/visiting visa (F) or study visa (X2). To get the visa you will need an official letter from the school, which we will send to you when the application fee is received.

You would want to check their website before going there in person, check their working day/hour, prepare all the required materials and make an appointment. And in some countries, you do not even to go in person, just submit the application online and mail your passport.

Our team provides students full room and board, so it’s not necessary to bring a lot of extra money for spending unless you want to buy souvenirs, shop or plan to travel in China. All you need is some pocket money for optional things, such as food (snacks), a massage on the weekends, clothes, etc. Students are likely to find that food and many other things are much cheaper to buy in China than in their home country. 100-200$ per month for long term students and 200-300$ per month for short term students are sufficient for most students.

Yes, it’s totally fine for a long term student to take some time off either for going back home, visiting friends in China, or sightsee in China.

The rooms are quite spacious, and normally shared by two students. However, it’s still possible to have a room of your own, for an extra fee, depending on room occupancy/vacancy.