Kung Fu, The Peninsula Academy

People the world over have long been fascinated by the ancient martial art of Kung Fu, or gong-fu as it is known in China. Popularised by film stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, this morning activity is a great choice for the family. First, you will be met by your guide and taken by luxury car to the Temple of Heaven. Steeped in history, this ancient temple complex was first built over 600 years ago and has served as a place of worship by the Emperors of the Qing and Ming Dynasties. After a tour of the complex, you will begin your training with Kung Fu masters within the walls of the famous temple. After learning some guiding principles of the art form, over the course of a two-hour session, you will be taught some of the basic techniques that govern Kung Fu; before being whisked back to the hotel for a sumptuous Chinese lunch at Huang Ting, the Cantonese fine-dining restaurant of The Peninsula Beijing.

Hotel Overview

Located in central Beijing, just a short walk from Tiananmen Square and the city’s historic cultural venues, The Peninsula Beijing has a collection of 230 suites outfitted with the latest in-room technology and the finest furnishings. With standard rooms starting at an average of 60 square metres, our rooms are the largest in northern China. The hotel is home to a museum-quality collection of contemporary Chinese art, with more than 800 original art pieces, an art gallery and an art studio. Guests can enjoy The Peninsula’s Classic Afternoon Tea and refined international dining at The Lobby restaurant; French Contemporary cuisine at Jing; and Cantonese fare at Huang Ting restaurant and the rooftop lounge. Other amenities include a fitness centre, heated indoor pool and The Peninsula Spa.

CAREERS

A career at The Peninsula Beijing offers more than just a job, by providing continuous learning and development opportunities to its staff. The hotel’s English syllabus and service modules build strong communication abilities and core business competencies, while our group-wide management development programs and cross-exposure opportunities broaden professional horizons.

Talent and unsurpassed service quality is The Peninsula Beijing’s most valuable asset, a fact recognized through attractive remuneration and a supportive, professional working environment. We invite you to join our family, to share our company’s caring philosophy, to grow with us and to explore the challenging field of international luxury hotels.

ACCOLADES

The Peninsula Beijing has been the recipient of some of the most prestigious awards both locally and internationally including the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star distinction in 2020.