Eight at Dawn

Eight at Dawn

At a glance

Half day · about 3.5 hours

Scope & pricing

CNY 780 · per person, per walk

How the day runs

07:00 Meet at the park gate. Your guide briefs the eight movements before you start. · 07:20 Guided Baduanjin session with a certified instructor, in your language. · 08:15 Walk through the park as it fills up: tai chi, water calligraphy, ballroom dancing, chess. · 09:00 A traditional breakfast or tea stop — ordered and paid for by you, explained by us. · 09:45 A neighbourhood pharmacy or herbal shop visit, with translation and context. · 10:30 Walk ends at a metro station or your accommodation, whichever you prefer.

BOUNDARIES

Each route is led by us: design, interpretation, cultural briefing and materials. Transport, admission tickets and meals are not included and are never collected by us.

Baduanjin at first light in a park where people have been doing it for decades, then a walk through the neighbourhood that explains how everyday health is actually practised here.

How the day runs

1. 01

   07:00 Meet at the park gate. Your guide briefs the eight movements before you start.

2. 02

   07:20 Guided Baduanjin session with a certified instructor, in your language.

3. 03

   08:15 Walk through the park as it fills up: tai chi, water calligraphy, ballroom dancing, chess.

4. 04

   09:00 A traditional breakfast or tea stop — ordered and paid for by you, explained by us.

5. 05

   09:45 A neighbourhood pharmacy or herbal shop visit, with translation and context.

6. 06

   10:30 Walk ends at a metro station or your accommodation, whichever you prefer.

Suggested itinerary. Stops, timing, accessibility and availability are confirmed before booking.

Before you book

The walk is gentle and mostly flat. Tell us about mobility limits when you book and we adjust the distance, not the content.