China Wellness Tour with Traditional Chinese Medicine Experience

Begin your wellness-inspired day at the Jing'an Temple. Amid Shanghai's bustling shopping district, step into this golden sanctuary filled with drifting incense and let the city's noise to fade into a sense of calm.

Continue with a leisurely walk through the Yu Garden, where rockeries, ponds, and winding paths reflect the tranquil beauty of Jiangnan garden design. Surrounded by koi-filled waters and layered scenery, take time to slow down and connect with nature.

For lunch, escape the crowds of Nanjing Road and settle into a hidden teahouse-style restaurant. Designed with warm wood and natural light, here is a wonderful place for a revitalizing vegetarian feast. Savor signature "Lion's Head" tofu balls and a nourishing mushroom hotpot, experiencing the Chinese wellness philosophy of purifying body through plant-based eating.

In the morning, visit Longhua Hospital for an immersive introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine culture, an ideal way to understanding the Chinese approach to holistic living. You will have the opportunity to choose from the following wellness experiences. Simply tell us your interests, and our travel advisor will tailor the arrangements to match your preferences:

In the afternoon, stroll through the Former French Concession. You'll watch locals dancing and playing cards in Fuxing Park, admire elegant old residences along Fuxing Middle Road and Sinan Road, then wander into the narrow lanes of Bugaoli to explore the charm of old Shanghai blends naturally with modern city life.

After breakfast, drive to the Yungu cable car station and take the cable car up into the heights of Mount Huangshan. Known for its mist-covered scenery, Huangshan reveals dramatic granite peaks and ancient pine trees appearing and disappearing among the clouds. At a relaxed pace, explore Shixin Peak and the Beihai Scenic Area, where the landscape shifts constantly with the drifting mist. By evening, the sunset glow casts golden light across the sea of clouds below. You'll stay overnight on the mountain.

Rise early this morning to watch the sunrise over Mount Huangshan, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Afterwards, continue exploring the Xihai Scenic Area, known for its striking mountain views and dramatic rock formations. Later, take the cable car down the mountain and transfer to the railway station for your high-speed train to Hangzhou.

After about 3 hours, arrive in Hangzhou, where your local guide and driver will meet you and accompany you to your hotel.

In the morning, visit Lingyin Temple, one of China's oldest and most celebrated Buddhist temples. Surrounded by forested hills, the temple is filled with drifting incense, ancient halls, and exquisite stone carvings. Your guide will introduce the temple's history and the spiritual philosophy behind Buddhism. If interested, you may also try a traditional sutra-copying activity, a calming practice that encourages quiet focus and reflection (optional with limited seating).

The afternoon is left at leisure, an optional spa massage in Love Story SPA is an ideal way to unwind. It's a tranquil retreat with aromatic oil massages and cypress wood therapies, with skilled therapists and attentive service.

Begin the day at Meijiawu Tea Village, where you'll stroll through rolling tea fields and pick fresh leaves by hand. Learn hand-roasting techniques from local masters and savor the aromatic brews of Longjing tea. For a deeper connection to traditional tea culture, you can opt for the Song-style tea whisking experience, a graceful ritual in which powdered tea is whisked into a frothy, artful creation.

In the afternoon, stroll along the lively Southern Song Imperial Street, except experience traditional movable-type printing or handcraft a herbal sachet, you'll also find local snack stalls.