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• Wonderful place to learn tai chi and qigong

  P3077WGkimm,Apr 4, 2026

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  5.00

  I had a wonderful week here learning tai chi and qigong. The lessons are tailored to your level and designed to give you lots of experience in a short time. The center is lovely, complete with house cat and bunny. It’s near an interesting village and a short hike. My only regret is that I didn’t book a second week!

• Wonderful Experience

  riannei2026,Mar 26, 2026

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  5.00

  I had a wonderful experience overall and will definitely go again to further my Qigong and TaiChi. Master Ping is very good at explaining what we’re doing and why for each form of Qigong & TaiChi. GuiPing is very thoughtful and created many events for us to enjoy in the evenings after practice and dinner. I was never bored and found the place very peaceful.

  

  

• A profound and authentic program

  kerrijanee,Mar 26, 2026

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  5.00

  We had a remarkable experience on this program. Thank you to Master Ping who is a passionate and inspiring teacher. He shared his immense skills with such , grace, clarity and humility , it was a pleasure to be his student . These qualities were spread out to everyone working at the centre. The food was varied and delicious , help was always available and the accommodation was excellent . It felt like being with a well organised , warm and generous family .I think we fell in love with China. We will go back to learn more .

• Top notch Taichi!!

  518vladimirh,Mar 16, 2026

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  5.00

  Excellent accommodation, the course was well thought of and from a very competent and experienced “Mastah”. The food was really good and the hosts were very generous. Five star retreat but other than Taichi, I managed to do biking and hiking near the center too. Im going back someday.

  

• Precise and friendly teaching and overwhelming hospitality

  biancabI7517SF,Feb 15, 2026

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  5.00

  Thank you Master Ping for your friendly and precise teaching, thank you for this wonderful stay, during which I sometimes thought – actually, I also went on a culinary tour ;) – and to our very open and warm hosts GuiPing and MasterPing. And a warm greeting to the great Papa. We will be back to continue learning and to see you again! Bianca

• Wonderful retreat for people wanting to learn TaiChi and Qigong, no matter your level of experience

  D530HYmichellef,Jan 20, 2026

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  5.00

  My stay at FangYuan TaiChi Centre was one of a kind. I wanted to take a retreat to learn TaiChi that where I could learn not only the technique but the philosophy behind it and Master Ping exceeded my expectations. For a 7 day retreat I felt like the schedule was very complete, with classes in the morning and afternoon. Master Ping excels as a teacher and is able to explain things in a way even a person with no experience at all is able to understand. I also liked that he introduced us to the philosophy behind TaiChi and the reason behind each movement, which helps a lot when learning the positions. Getting to the retreat was quite easy, I took a train from Hong Kong and was met by a driver at the station who took me to the centre. The place itself is beautiful, located in a secluded area surrounded by vegetation which makes it very peaceful. I stayed in one of the superior rooms and it was just perfect: the decoration was tasteful, the space large and there was a huge window overlooking the forest and I stayed hours just looking at it. It also offered tea and a nespresso machine which was very convenient. Master Ping and his family made me feel welcome and were attentive, even doing follow ups after I finished the course and went back home. I highly recommend attending FangYuan Centre, no matter what level of knowledge you have on TaiChi practice, you will have a great time!!!

• Thinking of booking my third stay!

  RobertW UK,Jan 20, 2026

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  5.00

  This was my second stay here and the first for my partner. Once agin it was a wonderful experience. The training, accommodation, food and welcome was amazing. It is not the cheapest of Tai Chi course in China, but you are pampered and everyone agreed it was great value for what you get. Everything is well thought out. It was actually a full house, with a mixture of ages, genders and nationalties and we laughed a lot and got on well. Qigong and Tai Chi are not just for old people ...loll! The Ping family and staff have a real sense of hospitality and go out of their way to ensure everyone feels at home. Classes are well structured and suited everyone with our different levels of knowledge and experience. This time I was only able to stay a week, it was good, but two weeks or more is better. Will defiantly be back!

• We will be back…

  Kaaren W,Jan 10, 2026

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  5.00

  FangYuan TaiChi Centre is an unforgettable experience. Master Ping and his extended family look after you from pick up to drop off. And the in between you are met with generosity, kindness and patience as you begin to start your Tai Chi journey. Can’t recommend enough. We will be back!

• Phenomenal & comfortable Taichi & QiGong Retreat with Experienced Practitioners.

  jaytrang,Dec 28, 2025

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  5.00

  Very authentic and wholesome experience at FangYuan TaiChi Center! It was amazing for the value! We had a cohort of about 11 people, and it was a good number. Everyone was so friendly, and we made friends from around the world. The hosts speak English so there was no concern for communication issues. If you speak Mandarin, and the local dialect, then that's a bonus for you too. :) Accommodations were really clean, modern, and comfortable. Cleaning and laundry is available if you need it as well. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well, so you'll never go hungry. They always make sure you're fed. There were enough breaks and free time in between Tai-chi & Qi Gong sessions to rest and relax. But also 4-5 hours/day to really put in the work. If you're staying longer than 1 week, there is free time over the weekend to go on a tour and explore the local city in the Chao-Shan district. We flew on a Saturday, so we explored on a Sunday. This is what we did to get a more local feel. They also organize very nice workshops and activities like calligraphy or playing guzheng too to get a taste of . Our retreat landed on Christmas so they even surprised us with a nice BBQ! From the arrival to the end, everything was very comfortable for me and my partner. I'm in my 30's, from the U.S., and sit a lot for work (maybe 8+ hours / day). We enrolled in the beginner Tai-chi & Qi Gong training for 1 week. We had some experience to Qigong, but Taichi was new for us. Since my body experiences more of a sedentary lifestyle for work... physically, I experienced soreness after the 2nd day of practicing 4-5 hours/day. But, my body feels really good right now. My flexibility and balance has improved a lot. My legs are also a lot stronger. My shoulders, traps, upper-back, and lower back are less tense. My "computer" posture has straightened and strengthened a lot as well! My arms and core are stronger too. After just 1 week my body feels amazing. The flows and sequences aren't difficult, but you'll be challenged in a great way! I can only imagine how my mind-body will feel beyond practicing for just 1 week. Tai-chi & Qigong is not just something you do for 1 week. It becomes a lifestyle, and we'll definitely continue practicing. Master Ping, Kaili, Gwua Ping, and the rest of their staff were so welcoming. They always make sure you're very comfortable (throughout the entire trip). It's a very family oriented feel. Master Ping & Kaili were the main facilitators, and they're very experienced in TaiChi & Qigong. When it comes to the mind-body practices, they do hands-on corrections to ensure you're doing them right with the proper forms. Videos online are great, and they're helpful. But, there really is no better way of learning the flows in-person with professional guidance. They're very open to questions, demonstrations, and feedback. I couldn't have asked for better teachers! They're all very personable and work very hard! I honestly don't know how much better the experience could've gotten! I highly recommend this retreat to others. And, I will definitely consider coming back for more training! Thank you Master Ping & staff! You are all so lovely!

  

  

  

  

  

• Awesome!

  914rodk,Dec 26, 2025

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  5.00

  Top notch! Excellent teaching and skills, accommodations and food, friendliness and service. Unpretentious and authentic, from China's lineage of Tai Chi. Medical QiGong and Tai Chi condensed, yet we'll paced. Warm regards, Rod

  

  

  
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