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Tai Chi & Kung Fu Classes in China 2026: Where to Learn, Schools & Experiences

Learning Tai Chi and kung fu in China — the Shaolin Temple's martial arts schools in Henan (kung fu focus), the Wudang Mountain schools (Taoist internal arts, Tai Chi), Chenjiagou village in Henan (birthplace of Chen-style Tai Chi), and casual Tai Chi classes in Shanghai and Beijing parks (free, informal, genuinely excellent for beginners).

Updated May 2026

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Taking Taxis in China 2026: Which App to Use, Avoiding Overcharges & Language Tips

Taxis and ride-hailing in China for foreign visitors — DiDi vs Shouqi vs Gaode taxi (each app's advantages), why street taxis in tourist areas often refuse foreigners, the meter vs app comparison, screen-translating your destination, typical prices per km, and how to deal with disputes over route or price.

Updated May 2026

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China Tea Tour Guide 2026: Visiting the Great Tea Mountains & Tea Culture Regions

The complete guide to tea tourism in China — the six major tea regions (Wuyishan for rock oolong, Longjing/Hangzhou for green tea, Yunnan for Pu'er, Anxi for Tieguanyin, Anhui for Keemun and Yellow Mountain Mao Feng, Fujian for white tea), tea farm visits, tea ceremony experiences, and how to buy authentic tea.

Updated May 2026

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Visiting Temples in China 2026: Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian & Mosque Etiquette

How to visit China's temples, mosques, and sacred sites respectfully — the dress code at Buddhist and Taoist temples, which side of a threshold to step over, when photography is and isn't allowed, the difference between Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and folk religion temples (most visitors can't tell them apart), and what the red envelopes and offerings actually mean.

Updated May 2026

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Tipping in China 2026: Where to Tip, Where Not to & Service Culture Explained

Tipping culture in China — the short answer (China doesn't have a tipping culture and tipping can sometimes be refused or cause embarrassment), where it's expected or appreciated (Western-style restaurants, tour guides, massage therapists, hotel porters), and how service culture in China works differently to the West (service is included, not contingent on tips).

Updated May 2026

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safety

China Tourist Scams Guide 2026: How to Spot & Avoid Every Common Con

The complete guide to China's most common tourist scams — the Tea House Scam (most common in Beijing and Shanghai), the Art Student scam, fake monks, taxi overcharges, fake currency, counterfeit goods tricks, and simple rules that prevent 99% of scam situations.

Updated May 2026

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