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Beijing · Capital TCM

Home to Guoyitang and the long-established TCM pharmacies, together with the Central Axis and the Great Wall — cultural landmarks no visit can skip. The route with the highest cultural density.

7 days · 6 nightsItinerary length
$2,840from · per person
10 peopleMinimum group
3 sitesWorld Heritage sites
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Route overview

One Central Axis that threads Beijing's TCM together

From the therapeutic recipes of the imperial gardens to the pills, powders, ointments and pellets of Guoyitang, Beijing's TCM carries an imperial undertone.

Who it suits

Guests who value cultural experience and want to see the heart of Beijing in one visit. With a fair amount of walking and climbing, it suits travellers in reasonably good condition.

Pace

Cultural landmarks and TCM experiences alternate; the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall and the Summer Palace each take a full day, with room to spare.

Where the TCM happens

Diagnostics at Guoyitang and preparation demonstrations at the pharmacy houses are led by the venue's own specialists, with the interpreter present throughout.

Beijing · Capital TCM
B3 · 7 days 6 nights

Why Beijing

Beijing's TCM has been entwined with its court culture for centuries; the imperial pharmacy, the long-established brands and Guoyitang are all in this city. Along the route there are cultural landmarks at World Heritage level and traditional preparation skills you can watch at close hand — seeing the sights and coming to understand TCM happen on the same journey.

  • Guoyitang and the long-established pharmacies — see how pills, powders, ointments and pellets are made
  • Imperial broths at the Summer Palace — taste the thinking behind therapeutic recipes
  • The Temple of Heaven and the Central Axis — the principles of seasonal living explained
    • What this journey holds

    Seven days, six experiences

    In-depth screening day VIP · no queues

    In-depth screening day

    A dedicated pathway completes every examination in about 3.5–4 hours, with a medical interpreter present throughout.

    The Temple of Heaven and the Central Axis World Heritage

    The Temple of Heaven and the Central Axis

    Morning practice at the Temple of Heaven and a tour along the Central Axis, on ancient wellness ideas and seasonal living.

    Guoyitang · TCM preparations National ICH

    Guoyitang · TCM preparations

    Watch the hand-making of pills, powders, ointments and pellets — and take part yourself.

    The Great Wall World Heritage

    The Great Wall

    Climb the Great Wall, with a cable car available, so every level of fitness can enjoy it.

    Sachets and salves Heritage craft

    Sachets and salves

    A heritage craft class — make a TCM item with your own hands and take it home.

    Summer Palace broths Imperial food therapy

    Summer Palace broths

    A table of broths in the imperial garden, introducing the basic thinking behind Qing-court therapeutic recipes.

    Day by day

    Seven days, one by one

    The screening day takes up half a day on its own and does not affect the rest of that day's sightseeing. The order may be adjusted slightly for weather or institutional bookings; nothing is removed.

    D1Arrival

    Arrival in Beijing · programme begins

    Private airport transfer and hotel check-in. Evening pre-tour briefing.

    Airport transferPre-tour briefing
    D2Screening

    In-depth screening day

    VIP no-queue pathway, all completed in about 3.5–4 hours, with a medical interpreter present.

    VIP · no queuesMedical interpreter
    D3Central Axis

    Temple of Heaven · Beijing Central Axis

    Morning practice in Temple of Heaven Park and a tour along the Central Axis, on ancient wellness ideas and seasonal living.

    World HeritageCentral Axis
    D4TCM

    Guoyitang · TCM preparation demonstration

    Step into Guoyitang and the long-established pharmacies, watch the hand-making of pills, powders, ointments and pellets, and take part.

    National ICHPreparation methods
    D5Great Wall

    Great Wall · heritage craft

    Morning at the Great Wall (cable car optional); in the afternoon a heritage craft class — making a sachet or a traditional salve.

    Great WallHeritage craft
    D6Broths

    Summer Palace · imperial broths

    A visit to the Summer Palace, with imperial broths at lunch and an introduction to the basic thinking behind Qing-court therapeutic recipes.

    BrothsImperial garden
    D7Departure

    Report review · departure

    A one-to-one review of the Chinese–Russian bilingual report with a specialist (interpreter provided), followed by the airport transfer.

    Bilingual reportAirport transfer
    Diagnose · Treat · Eat · Move · Culture · Craft

    How this route arranges TCM wellness

    TCM diagnostics, traditional TCM preparation methods and acupuncture and moxibustion are all listed in the national register of representative items of intangible cultural heritage.

    CategoryHow it is arranged on this route
    Diagnose · TCM examinationTCM diagnostics at Guoyitang, led by the venue's specialists (D4)
    Treat · TCM therapiesTuina and moxibustion (arranged flexibly by group date)
    Eat · medicinal cuisine and teasImperial broths at the Summer Palace, on Qing-court therapeutic recipes (D6)
    Move · exercise routinesMorning practice in Temple of Heaven Park (D3 morning)
    Culture · cultural experiencesThe Central Axis, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace and the long-established TCM pharmacies (D3, D5, D6)
    Craft · heritage craftMaking a sachet or a traditional salve; you keep what you make (D5 afternoon)
    Transparent all-in pricing

    What the all-in price includes, and what it does not

    From $2,840 per person · based on a 7-day itinerary, a group of 10 and twin rooms.

    Included

    • Accommodation throughout (twin room, four-star or equivalent boutique hotel)
    • Vehicle and driver throughout, and city transport within the country
    • Three meals daily, including medicinal cuisine and seasonal teas
    • All entrance tickets within the itinerary
    • Your interpreter on tour at your side throughout
    • TCM wellness module pack (diagnose, treat, eat, move, culture, craft)
    • Travel accident insurance and all taxes

    Paid separately

    • International return flights
    • Visa and document fees
    • Personal expenses and optional activities
    • Optional screening packages (two tiers, priced separately)
    • Single room supplement
    Booking notes

    What to know before you set off

    • Groups are formed from 10 people; you can join a shared group or book a private one, and smaller groups may be merged with another.
    • Complete the Russian-language health questionnaire before departure (about 10 minutes); the screening package is confirmed from it.
    • China and Russia share a visa exemption; a valid passport is all you need to travel.
    • The screening report is issued in 48–72 hours, in Chinese and Russian.
    • Single occupancy requires a supplement; the exact amount is confirmed together with your dates.
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