22–28 MARCH 2027 · CONGHUA, GUANGZHOU, CHINA
7-Day Shaolin
Transformation Retreat
Spend a week learning with Master Can and Master Peili in the Conghua hills. Explore Shaolin practice, share vegetarian meals and make time to rest.
7 DAYS · 6 NIGHTS
Learn with a Shaolin master
A week of daily practice
Time away in the hills
Train with Master Can, a 34th-generation Shaolin monk, in person.
Explore movement, meditation and Shaolin philosophy as part of each day.
Stay in Conghua, with quiet surroundings and room to rest between sessions.
March 2027 · Guangzhou
A week to immerse yourself
Join Zen Shaolin Academy for seven days in the hills of Conghua, Guangzhou. Learn Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong with Master Can and explore quieter practices with Master Peili. Your days bring together training, shared meals and time to rest. You don't need previous experience to take part.
What you can look forward to
Teaching rooted in tradition
Learn the movements and the thinking behind them, with guidance from your teachers.
A setting for slower days
Spend the week in the Conghua hills, away from your usual surroundings.
Movement and stillness
Explore Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong alongside meditation, tea ceremonies and Shaolin philosophy.
Start where you are
You don't need martial arts experience. Your teachers help you practise at a pace that suits you.
Your stay arranged
Training, six nights at the hotel, vegetarian meals and airport transfers are included.
Something to take home
Learn practices you can keep exploring long after the retreat ends.
A different kind of week
When your days are full, it's easy to put your own practice aside. This week gives you time to return to it, or to begin for the first time.
With meals, accommodation and training arranged, you can give your attention to learning and see what regular practice feels like.
What you'll practise
Movement, breath and stillness
Each practice offers a different way to work with movement, breath and attention. Beginners are welcome.
Kung Fu
Stances and footwork that build strength and control.
Tai Chi
Slow, flowing sequences that build balance and coordination.
Stretching
Gentle work on flexibility and range of movement.
Qigong
Gentle movement and steady breathing, at your own pace.
Meditation
Rest your attention on the breath and return when it wanders.
Tea ceremony
Prepare and share tea with care and full attention.
Guidance as you learn
Guidance as you learn
A small group, time to learn
A small group, time to learn
Group numbers are kept small so your teachers have time to observe your practice and offer individual guidance.
Group numbers are kept small so your teachers have time to observe your practice and offer individual guidance.
Ask questions, work on your technique and revisit movements with support throughout the week.
Ask questions, work on your technique and revisit movements with support throughout the week.
Meet your teachers
Master Can and Master Peili
Master Can teaches the Shaolin movement arts and philosophy. Master Peili brings her practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, women's Qigong and traditional Chinese arts.
Master Can
34th-generation Shaolin monk
Master Can is a 34th-generation Shaolin monk who teaches Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong and Shaolin philosophy. During the retreat, he guides you through the movements and explains the principles behind them, helping you understand what you're practising. His teaching combines demonstration with individual guidance, so you have time to ask questions, work on your technique and build familiarity through repetition.
Kung Fu · Tai Chi · Qigong · Shaolin philosophy
Master Peili
TCM practitioner and Qigong teacher
Master Peili is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner whose work includes women's Qigong, tea and incense ceremonies, and calligraphy. Her teaching explores how attention can be part of both movement and everyday rituals. Preparing tea or taking time over a brushstroke becomes an opportunity to slow down and notice what you're doing. These practices sit alongside the physical training, offering another way to engage with Chinese tradition.
TCM practitioner · Women's Qigong · Tea ceremony · Incense ceremony · Calligraphy
A week together gives you time to get familiar with the practice. You can revisit a movement, ask the question that came up yesterday and notice what feels different today. Between sessions, there are meals to share and quiet moments to yourself. Over seven days, you have the chance to discover which parts of the practice you'd like to make room for at home.
22–28 March 2027 · Conghua, China
A typical day
Find a rhythm for the week
The day begins with Qigong before breakfast, followed by morning and afternoon training. Evenings are free for rest. Here's a typical schedule.
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
7 days, 6 nights · Time for practice and rest
Adaptable sessions · Work at your own pace
What regular practice can offer
A week to explore habits you can carry into daily life.
Consistency
A regular timetable helps you get used to showing up for your practice each day.
A routine you can keep
Explore a daily rhythm you can adapt to your own life when you return home.
Room to rest
Breaks and quiet evenings give you time to rest alongside your training.
The week is a starting point for practice at home. Use what you've learnt to choose a few movements or a short daily session you can return to, and let your routine develop from there.
Who can join?
Come on your own or with someone you know. Both beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome.
Professionals ready for a break from busy days
Anyone wanting a more regular personal practice
Friends or partners who want to learn together
Solo travellers looking for a shared experience
Beginners curious about the Shaolin arts
Those returning to movement after time away
7 days, 6 nights · Time for practice and rest · Adaptable sessions · Work at your own pace
6:00–6:45
Qigong
7:30–8:30
Breakfast
9:00–10:00
Kung Fu
10:30–11:30
Tai Chi
12:00
Lunch
14:30–15:30
Training & Tea
16:00–17:00
Tai Chi
18:00
Dinner
19:00–21:00
Free Time
21:30
Bedtime
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
6:00–6:45
Qigong
7:30–8:30
Breakfast
9:00–10:00
Kung Fu
10:30–11:30
Tai Chi
12:00
Lunch
14:30–15:30
Training & Tea
16:00–17:00
Tai Chi
18:00
Dinner
19:00–21:00
Free Time
21:30
Bedtime
Dates and stay
Your week at a glance
The key details for planning your week in Conghua.
Dates
22–28 March 2027
7 days, 6 nights
Location
Conghua, Guangzhou
Southern China
Experience level
All levels
No experience needed
Accommodation
Mountain hotel
Shared or private room
During your stay
Your stay and training
Transfers, accommodation, meals and teaching are included.
1. Airport transfers
A welcome at the airport
Fly into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), where our team will meet you and take you to the hotel in Conghua. Your return transfer to the airport is included too, so both journeys are arranged as part of your stay.
2. Accommodation
Six nights in the Conghua hills
Stay at a mountain hotel in Conghua, with time to rest between training sessions. Choose shared accommodation, or a private room if you prefer your own space at the end of the day.
• Conghua, Guangzhou, Southern China
• Six nights in a mountain hotel
• Shared or private room options
3. Daily meals
Vegetarian meals each day
Sit down to three vegetarian meals each day, with time to eat and rest between sessions. Vegan and gluten-free options are available on request. Please tell us about your dietary needs when you register.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Vegetarian meals every day
• Vegan and gluten-free options on request
4. Training programme
Teaching throughout the week
All training sessions are included, from Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong to meditation and stretching. You'll also explore Shaolin philosophy and traditional tea ceremonies, with Master Can and Master Peili guiding different parts of the week.
• Shaolin Kung Fu
• Tai Chi practice
• Qigong practice
• Meditation and stretching
• Shaolin philosophy
• Traditional tea ceremonies
Retreat prices
Choose your room
Prices are per person; USD amounts are approximate. Apply first with a 200 AED application fee.
Your training
Learn directly with Master Can
Your place includes direct teaching with Master Can, with time to ask questions and work on your technique. His sessions explore the movements and philosophy of Shaolin practice, alongside the wider programme with Master Peili. Both room options give you access to the same training and teaching throughout the week.
Shared room
7,500 AED
$2,040
7 days, 6 nights
Share your stay with fellow guests
Private room
10,500 AED
$2,860
7 days, 6 nights
Your own space at the end of the day
The same retreat with either room
Your retreat price covers
Both room options include all six items listed below.
All training
Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, stretching and philosophy
Vegetarian meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
6 nights' accommodation
A mountain hotel in Conghua
Airport transfers
Pickup and drop-off at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
Tea ceremonies
Time to explore traditional Chinese tea culture
Visa invitation letter
For your visa application
Not included International flights · Visa application fees · Travel insurance
Join us in Conghua this March
Train, learn and share the week together
200 AED to apply
7,500 AED
10,500 AED
All training
Vegetarian meals
6 nights' accommodation
Airport transfers
Tea ceremonies
Visa invitation letter
Booking your place
How to join us
Four simple steps to join the retreat in Conghua, 22–28 March 2027.
Apply
Pay the 200 AED application fee online to start your registration.
Share your details
We'll email you a short form covering dietary needs, health notes and travel details.
Complete your booking
We'll email you payment details for the retreat fee. Your place is confirmed once we've received your payment.
Ready to join us?
● Bookings open
You don't need previous training to join. If you'd like to talk through the programme or your room choice, we're here to help.
Both room options include the same training, meals and transfers. Choose the room that suits your stay.
The application fee starts your registration. Your place is confirmed once we receive payment of the retreat fee.
Get ready
You'll receive a Welcome Guide PDF with visa support, travel advice, a packing list and what to expect in Conghua.
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info@zen-shaolin.com
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+971 52 692 7178
Before you book
A few practical questions
Answers to help you plan your training, travel and stay in Conghua.
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Yes. You can join without any martial arts experience. The teaching is adapted to different levels, with guidance as you learn the movements. Take things at a manageable pace, ask questions and let your teachers know when you need help.
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Expect several training sessions each day, starting with early morning Qigong. Exercises can be adapted, and you can take breaks. If you have an injury or health concern, contact us before booking to discuss the programme.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Check the requirements for your March 2027 travel dates with the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate. We provide a visa invitation letter. Visa fees are not included.
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The retreat is taught in a small group, with time for questions and individual guidance from your teachers. Please contact us for the maximum group size and current availability for March 2027 before you book.
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Bring comfortable training clothes, indoor and outdoor sports shoes, layers, toiletries and any personal medication you need. Once your booking is confirmed, you'll receive a Welcome Guide PDF with a packing list to help you prepare.
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Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included every day. All meals are vegetarian, with vegan and gluten-free options on request. Please tell us about your dietary requirements when registering.
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Please contact us for updates on future dates. If March doesn't work for you, we're happy to discuss other opportunities to train with us.
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Teaching is in English, so you don't need to speak Chinese to join. Airport pickup and drop-off at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are included. Once your booking is confirmed, you'll receive a Welcome Guide PDF with travel advice. You can also ask us about arrival arrangements before booking. If you're travelling on your own or have a particular concern, get in touch so we can talk through the practical details with you.
Let's talk about your visit
Ask us about the training, room options, dietary needs or travel arrangements. We're happy to help you decide whether this week is right for you.
Email info@zen-shaolin.com
