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toolkitTai 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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toolkitChina 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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toolkitVisiting 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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toolkitTipping 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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China UNESCO World Heritage Sites Guide 2026: The Complete List & How to Visit the Best 20
China has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country — the complete 2026 list, the 20 most visitor-accessible sites, how to efficiently combine multiple UNESCO sites in one trip, which are overrated vs genuinely spectacular, and practical visiting information for each major site.
Updated May 2026
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toolkitChina Wellness & Retreat Guide 2026: Hot Springs, TCM Clinics & Meditation Centers
Wellness tourism in China — the hot spring resorts near major cities (Conghua near Guangzhou, Anji near Hangzhou, Zhongdian in Yunnan), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinics in major cities that accept foreigners, Taoist meditation retreats at Wudang Mountain and Qingcheng Mountain, and the growing yoga retreat scene in Dali and Yangshuo.
Updated May 2026
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