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Beijing · Xi'an · Sanya

Thirteen nights linking three cities, with the ancient capital, the inland city and the island unfolding in turn. Domestic flights included; suited to guests with time to spare who want to see several faces of China in one visit.

14 days · 13 nightsItinerary length
$4,240from · per person
10 peopleMinimum group
3 citiesCities linked
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Route overview

One journey, three Chinas

Beijing's imperial grandeur, Xi'an's dreams of the Han and Tang dynasties and Sanya's island warmth, threaded onto a single route.

Who it suits

Guests with time to spare who want to travel through a diverse China in one go. The itinerary is long, so it suits travellers in good condition and healthy older guests.

Pace

Five days in Beijing, five in Xi'an and four in Sanya, each with its own TCM theme and generous buffer time.

Where the TCM happens

Diagnostics at Guoyitang, tuina and moxibustion, and hot-spring herbal baths are spread across the three cities, with the interpreter throughout.

Beijing · Xi'an · Sanya
B4 · 14 days 13 nights

Three stages, one TCM thread

Each of the three cities has its own character, and the TCM wellness thread runs through them all: Guoyitang and preparation skills in Beijing, tuina, moxibustion and Guanzhong medicinal cuisine in Xi'an, and hot-spring herbal baths with seaside exercises in Sanya. The city changes; the rhythm of wellness carries on.

  • Domestic flights Beijing–Xi'an–Sanya included, so transfers are nothing to worry about
  • Screening is scheduled early in the journey, and the report is reviewed before you fly home
  • Cities and climates contrast sharply — see many different faces of China in one trip
    • What this journey holds

    Three cities, each with its own draw

    In-depth screening day VIP · no queues

    In-depth screening day

    Completed in Beijing, on a dedicated pathway of about 3.5–4 hours, with a medical interpreter present throughout.

    The Central Axis and Guoyitang Stage one · Beijing

    The Central Axis and Guoyitang

    The Temple of Heaven, the Central Axis, TCM diagnostics at Guoyitang and preparation demonstrations at the long-established pharmacies.

    The Terracotta Army and the ancient city wall Stage two · Xi'an

    The Terracotta Army and the ancient city wall

    The ancient city wall, the Terracotta Army and Huaqing Palace — the grandeur of the Han and Tang in one sweep.

    Tuina and moxibustion TCM therapy

    Tuina and moxibustion

    The TCM therapy sessions of the Xi'an stage, with an evening of Guanzhong-style medicinal cuisine.

    Nanshan and the seaside Stage three · Sanya

    Nanshan and the seaside

    The Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone rounds things off, followed by seaside recuperation and hot-spring herbal baths.

    Baduanjin Exercise routines

    Baduanjin

    From the Temple of Heaven in Beijing to the Sanya coast, Baduanjin runs through the whole journey without a break in rhythm.

    Day by day

    Fourteen 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.

    D1Beijing

    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 (Beijing)

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

    VIP · no queuesMedical interpreter
    D3Beijing

    Temple of Heaven · Central Axis

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

    World HeritageCentral Axis
    D4Beijing

    Guoyitang · TCM preparations

    TCM diagnostics at Guoyitang and a preparation demonstration at the long-established pharmacies.

    National ICHPreparation methods
    D5Beijing

    Great Wall · heritage craft

    A visit to the Great Wall and a heritage craft class; fly to Xi'an in the evening.

    Great WallDomestic flight
    D6Xi'an

    Xi'an city wall · Bell and Drum Towers

    Cycle or stroll along the ancient city wall; free time at Bell and Drum Tower Square and the Muslim Quarter night market.

    Ancient city wallFree time
    D7Xi'an

    Terracotta Army · Huaqing Palace

    The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum and Huaqing Palace, a Tang-dynasty hot-spring heritage site.

    World HeritageHot-spring culture
    D8Xi'an

    TCM therapy · medicinal cuisine

    Tuina and moxibustion sessions, with Guanzhong-style medicinal cuisine in the evening.

    TCM therapyMedicinal cuisine
    D9Xi'an

    Datang Everbright City · free time

    The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda and Datang Everbright City, with free time for shopping.

    Free time
    D10Xi'an

    Airport transfer · fly to Sanya

    Free time in the morning; in the afternoon fly to Sanya and check in at a seaside hotel.

    Domestic flight
    D11Sanya

    Nanshan culture · seaside recuperation

    The Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone, then seaside recuperation in the afternoon and morning Baduanjin.

    SeasideBaduanjin
    D12Sanya

    Rainforest photography · hot-spring herbal baths

    The tropical rainforest park and a Chinese-style photo shoot; hot-spring herbal baths in the evening.

    PhotographyHot springs
    D13Sanya

    Duty-free shopping · free time

    Shopping at the duty-free mall and free time by the sea, with a farewell dinner in the evening.

    Duty-freeFree time
    D14Departure

    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 (Beijing stage, D4)
    Treat · TCM therapiesTuina and moxibustion (Xi'an stage, D8), hot-spring herbal baths (Sanya stage, D12)
    Eat · medicinal cuisine and teasGuanzhong-style medicinal cuisine (D8), imperial broths and hot-spring medicinal cuisine (D6, D12)
    Move · exercise routinesMorning practice at the Temple of Heaven (D3), seaside Baduanjin (D11)
    Culture · cultural experiencesThe Central Axis, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, Huaqing Palace and Nanshan culture
    Craft · heritage craftA heritage craft class (Beijing stage, D5)
    Transparent all-in pricing

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

    From $4,240 per person · based on a 14-day itinerary, a group of 10 and twin rooms.

    Included

    • Accommodation throughout (twin room, four-star or equivalent boutique hotel)
    • Domestic flights Beijing–Xi'an–Sanya
    • 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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