Kung Fu Shows in Beijing

Kung Fu has become one of the most famous tourist attractions in Beijing, because it demonstrates the physical and mental prowess of athletes and artists who are part of the shows. Red Theater shows, taking a private class with an expert instructor or reviewing the history of Kung Fu in a walk through the hutongs of the Chinese capital are some of the proposals that I present to you in this article.

If you want to attend the Kung Fu show typical of Beijing, you can not miss the Red Theater, which offers this presentation of martial arts and dance. The production is a collaboration between the Beijing Theater Company and the city's Kung Fu Academy and has been acclaimed for its amazing combination of martial arts skills, acrobatics and theatrical performances.

The show tells the story of a young kung fu apprentice who seeks to achieve excellence in his art and is guided along the way by a wise master. The plot is filled with dramatic and action-packed scenes involving all kinds of acrobatic moves, such as leaps and spins in the air, kicks, punches and sword moves.

If you want to live an experience that combines martial arts skills, theater, music and special effects, you can't miss this show, which is a perfect example of China's rich cultural heritage.

Details of interest

• Price: from 40 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 70 minutes.
• Where: Red Theater, Beijing.

Given its short duration, which is usually about 1 hour and a half, in many occasions the Kung Fu shows are combined with other activities such as taking a tour of Beijing

In these tours you can take a walking tour of the most emblematic places in Beijing, such as the Summer Palace, the Lama Temple and the Panda Garden.

During the whole experience you will have the presence of an expert guide, plus lunch and tickets to all the attractions you visit, so you only have to worry about enjoying yourself.

Details of interest

• Price: these excursions have an initial cost of approximately 82 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 7 hours.
• Where: Beijing.

If you are in Beijing and looking for an authentic cultural experience, you can't miss the tour to the city's Pearl Market, with Peking duck dinner and Kung Fu show at the end. This market is known for its high quality pearls and is a popular destination for tourists as well as locals.

This tour also includes a dinner of Peking duck, one of the most famous dishes in Chinese cuisine. This dish, which is usually included as one of the main options to book a gastronomic tour in Beijing, consists of roast duck with crispy and juicy skin, served with tortillas, onions and a sweet sauce.

To complete the evening, the tour ends with a Kung Fu show in the same market. The artists perform acrobatics and martial arts demonstrations that will catch your attention and allow you to learn about the local idiosyncrasies.

Details of interest

• Price: these tours have an initial cost of approximately 90 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 5 hours.
• Where: Pearl Market, Beijing.

The Kung Fu Panda Tour in Beijing is a fun experience that combines traditional Chinese culture with the famous DreamWorks animated movie. This tour will take you through the most important sites of the city, where you can learn about the local history and culture and also enjoy the magic of Kung Fu Panda.

The tour starts with a visit to Shaolin Temple, where you can learn about Kung Fu and watch the monks performing demonstrations. Then you will head to the animation studio where the movie was made. There you will see some of the original sketches and designs used by the filmmakers.

The tour will also take you to a gym where you can participate in a Kung Fu training session with an experienced instructor to learn some basic moves while having fun and feeling like Po, the main character in the movie, making it an ideal activity to do with children.

Details of interest

• Price: these excursions have an approximate initial cost of 220 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 11 hours.
• Where: different places in Beijing.

Booking a tour to the Forbidden City is one of the best things to do on your visit to Beijing, as it is the heart of the Chinese capital and is one of the main attractions of the city. In ancient times, it was the residence of Chinese emperors for over 500 years and is a symbol of Beijing's rich history and culture.

With the assistance of an expert local guide, you will tour the various halls and courtyards of the Forbidden City and discover the majesty of the site, which remains as it was in its heyday when the emperors and their court of officials occupied the site.

Some experiences combine the tour with the Kung Fu show, so you can see live the incredible acrobatics, strikes and precise movements.

Details of interest

• Price: these tours have an initial cost of approximately 74 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 4 hours.
• Where: Forbidden City, Beijing.

One of the best alternatives to get to know the Beijing culture is to go on a shopping tour around the main sites of the city, such as the Silk Market or the Pearl Market.

There you can buy typical products, such as clothes and jewelry, but you can also taste traditional Chinese food and buy souvenirs and other characteristic objects, such as teapots and kitchen items. These excursions usually last about half a day, so lunchtime will find you among shops and food stalls.

After a day of shopping and enjoying a Kung Fu show, I can't think of a better plan than taking a gastronomic tour in Beijing by tuk tuk, for a rounded experience.

Interesting details

• Price: these tours have an approximate initial cost of 110 euros per person, including transfers and the show.
• Duration: approximately 6 hours.
• Where: Silk Market, Pearl Market, Red Theater and National Performing Arts Center.

If you want to combine two traditional Chinese experiences, you can visit the Great Wall, which is one of the most fascinating sites in the world, especially in the Mutianyu section, with a Kung Fu show, which is a practice of martial arts, dances and theatrical performances.

After the walk along the Great Wall, you can visit one of the city's theaters to enjoy a Kung Fu show, an experience that will transport you to one of China's popular practices, which is often surrounded by a special effects show that is difficult to find elsewhere.

Note that hiring a tour to the Forbidden City you will also see the Great Wall of China and Tiannamen Square, so you should book a full day for this activity.

Interesting details

• Price: these tours have an initial cost of approximately 215 euros per person, including transfers and the show.
• Duration: approximately 11 to 12 hours.
• Where: Great Wall of China, Mutianyu section, Beijing.

Kung Fu is a martial art that requires skill, technique and concentration, and an expert can help you develop these skills in a personalized and effective way, plus it can be a very fun experience.

By taking a private class, you will have the undivided attention of the instructor, who can focus on your individual strengths and weaknesses and customize the lesson to meet your specific needs. This is especially helpful if you're looking to improve your skills in a particular area, such as self-defense or form. All this in a downtown gym, close to Beijing's best hutongs.

And if you want to learn even more about the skill of Chinese acrobats, nothing beats buying tickets to an acrobatic show in Beijing - great!

Interesting details

• Price: these tours have an initial cost of approximately 52 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 2 to 3 hours.
• Where: Chaoyang Park, Beijing.

If you want to learn about the history of Kung Fu in Beijing, you can opt for these tours that will take you to the foundational sites of the discipline, such as the Temple of Heaven, a complex of temples and altars where the emperors of the Qing dynasty performed rituals to honor the gods and practiced martial arts.

You will also visit the Summer Palace, one of the most famous places for Kung Fu lovers, since the Shaolin martial arts school was founded there, which has given rise to some of the most famous martial arts techniques. In this temple you will see demonstrations of the monks practicing Kung Fu, as well as learn about the history and philosophy of the technique.

Finally, you will finish the tour with a Kung Fu show at the Red Theater. This show combines dance, music and martial arts in a performance that will leave you mesmerized.

Details of interest

• Price: these tours have an initial cost of approximately 60 euros per person, including entrance fees to the temples and the show.
• Duration: approximately 3 to 4 hours.
• Where: Temple of Heaven, Shaolin Temple and Red Theater, Beijing.

One of the best things to do in Beijing at night is to walk around the city to enjoy its illuminated buildings and monuments. On these tours you can visit some of the most emblematic sites, before ending the night with a Kung Fu show.

Among the sites you will visit are Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China building and the Tiananmen Gate. You will also visit the Forbidden City Palace, once the home of the Chinese emperors, and finally the Red Theater, where you will see the show.

In this show you will meet some of the best exponents of Kung Fu in action, which will allow you to discover part of the culture and modern idiosyncrasy of the country.

Details of interest

• Price: these tours have an initial cost of approximately 48 euros per person, including the entrance to the show.
• Duration: approximately 3 hours.
• Where: Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, National Museum and Red Theater.