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 the athletes and artists who take part in the shows. Shows at the Red Theatre, taking a private class with an expert instructor or going through the history of Kung Fu on 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 typical Beijing Kung Fu show, you can't miss the Red Theatre, which offers this martial arts and dance performance. The production is a collaboration between the Beijing Theatre 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 packed with dramatic and action-packed scenes, involving all kinds of acrobatic moves, such as jumping and spinning in the air, kicking, punching and sword movements.

For an experience that combines martial arts skills, theatre, music and special effects, you can't miss this show, which is a fine example of China's rich cultural heritage.

Details of interest

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

Due to their short duration, usually around 1.5 hours, Kung Fu shows are often combined with other activities such as a tour of Beijing

On these tours you can take a walking tour of Beijing's most iconic sights such as the Summer Palace, Lama Temple and Panda Garden.

You will be accompanied by an expert guide throughout the experience, as well as lunch and entrance tickets to all the attractions you visit, so all you have to worry about is enjoying yourself.

Details of interest

• Price: these tours 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 a 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 for booking a food tour in Beijing, consists of roast duck with crispy, juicy skin, served with omelettes, onions and a sweet sauce.

To round off the evening, the tour ends with a Kung Fu show in the market itself. Performers perform acrobatic stunts and martial arts demonstrations that will hold 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 film. 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 the Shaolin Temple, where you can learn about Kung Fu and watch the monks performing demonstrations. You will then head to the animation studio where the film was made. There you can see some of the original sketches and designs used by the filmmakers.

The tour will also take you to a gym where you can take part 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 film, making it an ideal activity to do with children.

Details of interest

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

Booking a tour of 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 city's main attractions. 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'll 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 the incredible acrobatics, strikes and precise movements live.

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 jewellery, but you can also try traditional Chinese food and buy souvenirs and other characteristic objects, such as teapots and kitchen items. These tours usually last about half a day, so lunchtime will find you among the 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 Beijing food tour in a tuk tuk for the ultimate experience.

Interesting details

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

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 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 theatres 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 hard to find elsewhere.

Please note that by booking a tour to the Forbidden City you will also see the Great Wall of China and Tiannamen Square, so you will need to 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 11-12 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 personalised and effective way, as well as being a 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 customise the lesson to meet your specific needs. This is especially useful if you are looking to improve your skills in a particular area, such as self-defence or form. All this in a city centre gym, close to Beijing's best hutongs.

And if you want to learn even more about the skills 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 honour the gods and practised martial arts.

You will also visit the Summer Palace, one of the most famous places for Kung Fu lovers, as it was here that the Shaolin martial arts school was founded, which has given rise to some of the most famous martial arts techniques. At this temple you can watch demonstrations of the monks practising 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 Theatre. This show combines dance, music and martial arts in a performance that will leave you spellbound.

Interesting details

• 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 Theatre, Beijing.

One of the best things to do in Beijing at night is to walk around the city and enjoy the illuminated buildings and monuments. On these tours you'll get to see some of the city's iconic 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 see the Forbidden City Palace, once home to the Chinese emperors, and finally the Red Theatre, where you can watch the show.

At this show you will see some of the best exponents of Kung Fu in action, allowing you to discover part of the culture and modern idiosyncrasies of the country.

Details of interest

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