The 2026 TCM Wellness Study & Exp Tours to China

—Your Once-in-a-Lifetime Dream Trip to Better Health, Inner Peace & Boundless Vitality

2026 中医养生学习体验之旅

Are you tired of generic, rushed sightseeing tours that only scratch the surface of China’s culture and leave you exhausted instead of revitalized? Do you crave an authentic, immersive retreat to reset your mind, repair your body, and unlock China’s millennia-old Eastern longevity secrets that mainstream travel groups cannot access? This Autumn, October 11–25, 2026, our exclusive Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Wellness Study & Explore Tour is officially open for enrollment for dedicated wellness practitioners, holistic healers, longevity enthusiasts, and self-care seekers alike.

This 15-day journey operates entirely outside the bounds of standard tourist itineraries, spanning five exclusive private wellness hubs across Shanghai, Jinhua Mountain, Yiwu, Beijing and Langfang. Unlike casual sightseeing trips focused on photos and crowded landmarks, our entire program centers on Taoist cultivation, official orthodox Qigong training, all-natural drug-free healing therapies, and luxury five-star integrated wellness resorts. Every day you will gain hands-on, experiential access to time-tested Yang-Sheng wisdom built around the core TCM principle of harmony between human beings and nature.

What makes our tour irreplaceable? Most of our training venues and exclusive immersive experiences are completely closed to independent foreign visitors—you cannot book temple stays, military-origin Qigong healing sessions, or state Qigong institute masterclasses on your own, no matter your budget. We secure one-of-a-kind research and training access reserved only for our small curated group, blending cutting-edge modern TCM scientific research, secluded multi-day mountain Taoist temple monastic life, royal thermal spring meridian rehabilitation, and state-of-the-art precision full-body health screenings. Every practice, lecture and treatment you receive is designed around the foundational truth of wellness: Health is the number one priority; all other luxuries and experiences mean nothing without vitality. By the end of this journey, you will fully embody TCM’s core life philosophy: self-healing as priority, treatment as supplement.

Core Tour Highlights

• Kick off your journey in Shanghai, China’s largest metropolis. Ascend a landmark skyscraper observation deck to soak in the iconic Huangpu River skyline and witness firsthand the achievements of China’s reform and opening-up movement.
• Exclusive Shanghai Wellness Program: Gain rare entry to the national landmark TCM museum, and a large modern hospital with guided tour. Receive in-depth expert training at the world’s largest government-funded Qigong Research Institute—to uncover the closely guarded secrets behind Shanghai’s world-leading average life expectancy of 84.1 years.
• Private Secluded Taoist Retreat in Jinhua: Live, dine and train inside the Laozi Academy, nestled within a sacred Daoist temple. Daily immersive practice includes 2,000-year-old Chisongzi Daoyin, authentic Tai Chi, traditional Daoist tea ceremonies, and in-depth study of the Tao Te Ching paired with feng shui wellness theory.
• Exclusive Yiwu Shopping Experience: Explore the world’s largest wholesale small commodities market, where premium TCM goods and wellness accessories cost merely 10% of what sold on Western e-commerce platforms. Stock up on affordable, high-quality gear to continue your daily self-healing routine long after the tour.
• Unmatched Study at Beijing TCM Exchange Center: Experience the world’s only drug-free Daoist external Qigong therapy program, rooted in a former PLA Qigong unit. This facility is off-limits to regular tourist groups.
• Great Wall Hiking & Royal Hot-Spring Resort: Trek the Great Wall to internalize the TCM philosophy of human-nature unity, then unwind over two nights at an imperial royal hot-spring resort with full authentic TCM therapeutic massage.
• Luxury 5-Star Wellness Immersion in Langfang: Stay at the elite Seven-Cultivation Hotel in ENNOVA Health Centre. Enjoy full luxury service, cutting-edge biological micro-magnetic full-body accessment, and fully personalized TCM healing therapies—combining five-star comfort with TCM program. The learning and restorative opportunities are endless.

Tour Legacy & Unique Competitive Edge

We have successfully hosted three similar TCM wellness study tours back in 2017 and 2018, every participant leaving with overwhelmingly glowing, life-changing feedback. As your lead tour director, Dr. Kevin Chen has decades of professional experience researching Chinese wellness, leading medical wellness trips across China, and bridging Eastern and Western holistic health communities. Unlike generic tour guides with no background in TCM or Qigong, Dr. Chen is a seasoned expert on traditional Chinese culture and wellness/longevity practices. He will personally lead every segment of the journey, deliver live bilingual translation throughout all classes, healing sessions and cultural activities, and provide on-site professional wellness guidance for every participant from arrival to departure.

Our wellness retreat paused temporarily due to Dr. Chen’s career shifts and global pandemic restrictions, and we are thrilled to reopen this exclusive, unmatched longevity journey for our global health and holistic healing community this fall.

This 15-day TCM Wellness Study & Explore Tour features a refined, reorganized itinerary compared to our earlier programs, with curated stops across Shanghai, Jinhua Mountain, Yiwu, Beijing and Langfang. It is purpose-built for seekers who want to travel far beyond sightseeing, train directly under genuine TCM masters and Daoist priests, practice hands-on authentic Yang-Sheng therapies, and soak in China’s breathtaking natural landscapes and profound traditional heritage simultaneously. Below is our full tentative daily itinerary detailing all core training, exclusive healing experiences and cultural activities at every destination, to help you visualize this transformative journey and decide if this once-in-a-lifetime tour aligns with your personal wellness goals.

Shanghai – China’s Largest Metropolis & Global Longevity Capital

Shanghai is China’s most populous major city, home to roughly 20 million residents, often nicknamed “the New York of the East.” It boasts more skyscrapers than New York City, claiming the global number one rank for high-rise architecture, plus the world’s longest subway network stretching 906 kilometers as of 2025—far exceeding the transit systems of New York and London. Even more remarkable, Shanghai stands as an international benchmark for longevity, recording a 2025 average life expectancy of 84.11 years, surpassing nearly all highly developed nations worldwide. Its extraordinary population longevity stems from an advanced national healthcare infrastructure and widespread community adoption of traditional TCM wellness practices, making it the perfect starting point for our deep dive into China’s time-tested longevity science.

Day 1 welcomes all international participants arriving in Shanghai Pudong International Airport from across the globe. Our team provides complimentary airport pickup service to transfer you to a comfortable four-star hotel, where a delicious welcome feast awaits to kick off your one-of-a-kind exclusive wellness exploration journey.

Day 2 centers on immersive academic training at the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute, China’s sole independent government-backed official Qigong research institution with over 40-years history. Our small group receives a private, exclusive guided tour of China’s only dedicated Qigong History Exhibition Hall—home to irreplaceable ancient medical relics, stone murals, bamboo manuscripts and calligraphy artifacts tracing Qigong’s cross-dynastic evolution through Taoism, Confucianism, traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts traditions, with multilingual audio guides available for seamless learning. This entire facility is closed to independent foreign travelers. In the afternoon, we embark on a streamlined premium Shanghai skyline sightseeing tour, headlined by panoramic city views from the Oriental Pearl Tower’s observation deck; a relaxing Huangpu River cruise will be added to the schedule if time permits.

Day 3 continues our hands-on mind-body therapy training at the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute, led by senior certified Qigong masters exclusively for our group. Participants will learn two authentic energy cultivation forms: Huashan Rejuvenation Gong (华山道家回春功）, a classical Taoist standing longevity routine gentle enough for all ages and fitness levels, designed to regenerate internal vital essence and slow biological aging; plus the 12 Primary Meridian Daoyin Method (十二经络导引养生术）, a practical meridian healing system rooted in classical TCM theories of qi and blood circulation. Later in the afternoon, we continue our curated Shanghai cultural and medical tour with exclusive access to a large modern municipal hospital, where we explore China’s integrated clinical treatment system unavailable to casual tourists.

Day 4 features a full morning educational deep dive at Shanghai University of Chinese Medicine, offering you a firsthand introduction to China’s formal TCM higher education system. The majority of the morning is dedicated to an in-depth guided tour of the Shanghai Museum of TCM, delivering a vivid, comprehensive overview of thousands of years of Chinese medical history in a condensed, engaging format. This museum traces its origins to the Medical History Museum founded in 1938. Following a nourishing dietary lunch, we board our private charter bus bound for Jinhua Mountain to begin our secluded private Daoist temple retreat—an experience you cannot book independently as a foreign visitor.

Mount Jinhua – Private Secluded Sacred Taoist Temple Retreat

Have you ever dreamed of living, studying and practicing authentic Taoist longevity arts deep in a sacred mountain alongside ordained Taoist priests? This exclusive retreat makes that rare dream fully accessible to you. Mount Jinhua holds revered status within Taoist tradition, known as the 36th Cave-Heaven of Taoism, a historic holy ground for inner alchemy cultivation and spiritual meditation dating back over 2,500 years. Legend records both the Yellow Emperor and his teacher the Nine-Heaven Xuan Lady retreated here to refine elixirs and practice meditation. The mountain hosts two revered Taoist temples, both of which we will visit exclusively. Taoist practitioners from Hong Kong and Macau donated substantial funding to construct the Academy of Laozi within the Huang-Daxian Ancestor Temple, dedicated to preserving and spreading authentic Taoist culture and longevity practice. Our group will live and dine within the Academy for three full days, receiving direct personalized instruction from resident Taoist priests—an opportunity unavailable to ordinary foreign travelers.

Days 5 through 7 constitute our full immersive Taoist retreat, beginning each morning with mandatory early spiritual classes and mind-body cultivation exercises. The core training focus is the 2,000-year-old indigenous Chisongzi Daoyin Qigong native to this mountain region; every afternoon features in-depth study of Taoist classic texts and practical daily Taoist wellness lifestyle lessons. This three-day retreat is tailored for beginners with no prior Taoist training experience, covering a full spectrum of exclusive activities: early morning Taoist chanting and cultivation classes, specialized Taoist wellness Qigong training centered on Chisongzi Daoyin, academic study of Taoist classics and their real-world applications for personal health and feng shui environmental balance, authentic Taoist tea ceremony with guided tea tasting, and private tours of the priests’ daily living quarters and famous mountain meditation caves. Be prepared to rise early each morning for sunrise training sessions; the temple provides nourishing Taoist vegetarian meals three times daily for all participants. While the Academy guest rooms are comfortable and peaceful, traditional solid wooden plank beds are used in place of modern soft mattresses, intentionally designed to support long hours of meditation and spinal alignment for optimal wellness.

On Day 6, after morning Qigong practice, we take our private charter bus to Yiwu International Trade City, the world’s largest wholesale small commodities hub. Browse an endless selection of authentic TCM and Taoist wellness merchandise, including massage tools, herbal aromatics, meridian therapy devices and natural herbal self-care accessories, all priced at just one-tenth of comparable goods sold on Western online retail platforms. This one-stop wholesale shopping experience offers an unparalleled chance to stock up on affordable, portable practice tools and thoughtful gifts for your family and friends to sustain your TCM wellness routine long after you return home. We wrap up the day with a nourishing local dinner followed by a soothing professional TCM foot massage.

On Day 8, our group will be the only international foreign delegation invited to participate in the official national Chisongzi Daoyin Qigong Competition held at the local Chisong Taoist Temple. You will watch live demonstrations and exchange cultivation techniques with over 20 domestic teams from across China, forging lifelong connections with Taoist practitioners from all walks of life—a rare cross-cultural exchange opportunity reserved exclusively for our tour. In the afternoon, we board China’s high-speed bullet train traveling nearly 200 miles per hour to Beijing, our next major wellness destination, for your first firsthand experience of China’s world-class high-speed rail system.

Beijing: Exclusive TCM Exchange Center & Imperial Royal Hot Spring Resort

Days 9 and 10 are dedicated to immersive training at the Beijing TCM Exchange Center, a specialized healthcare facility focused entirely on TCM and medical Qigong therapies. Its origins trace back to a classified dedicated PLA military Qigong medical unit, originally created to provide emergency healing and wellness care for military officers. Today, it operates as an elite international exchange hub for TCM and medical Qigong, with restricted visitor access that blocks ordinary foreign tourists from booking clinical or training programs here.

The center has custom-designed a private two-day study and experience curriculum exclusively for our group, including morning daily wellness cultivation exercises, live master demonstrations, in-depth Taoist wellness seminars, hands-on external Qigong healing therapy, Taiji Monument Qigong, and Laojun Tang Lying Meditation—a rare passive Taoist deep relaxation practice. Every participant receives a personalized one-on-one TCM constitutional diagnosis, followed by hands-on healing sessions featuring acupuncture, physical therapeutic manipulation and external qi energy adjustment. Nutrient-dense custom medicinal meals tailored to balance internal qi will also be provided daily for all group members.

The center’s founder and chief physician is Dr. Sujian Wan (a close friend of Dr. Chen), a fourth-generation TCM practitioner born into a multi-generational medical family—both his mother and daughter practice licensed traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Wan began formal acupuncture training at just nine years old, receiving comprehensive rigorous education in Chinese herbal medicine, martial arts and Taoist Qigong. He holds dual medical degrees from Capital Medical College and the Beijing Military Medical School. A globally recognized Qigong master, he was featured in the documentary Qigong – Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century, and elected Vice President of the World Academic Society of Medical Qigong. China Today published a full feature story covering his groundbreaking work in 2014 (http://www.chinatoday.com.cn/ctchinese/society/article/2014-08/06/content_633448.htm ).

Day 11 delivers a full day of Beijing cultural sightseeing. We begin with a hike on the Great Wall, China’s iconic cultural and historical landmark, where you will embody the core TCM wellness principle of harmony between humanity and nature. Subject to available schedule time, we will capture quick exterior check-in photos at landmark sites including the Olympic Park Bird’s Nest & Water Cube, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (the Giant Egg), the Beihai White Pagoda, the outer moat and corner towers of the Forbidden City (no indoor ticketed entry required), and the China Millennium Monument. It is critical to note that sightseeing remains a secondary supplement to our core wellness study program—this trip’s primary mission is authentic TCM and Qigong experience, not casual tourism. After our day of landmark exploration, we check into a luxury imperial royal hot spring resort for two nights, enjoying relaxing mineral hot spring bathing followed by full authentic professional TCM massage treatments. An optional paid three-day extended Beijing city sightseeing tour is available to book after the core wellness program.

Langfang – Luxury Five-Star Integrated TCM Culture & Wellness Immersion

Traveling from Jinhua Mountain to Langfang connects two contrasting yet complementary wellness philosophies: the minimalist, humble Taoist mountain cultivation lifestyle, and cutting-edge five-star luxury wellness powered by modern medical science and technology. Nestled within Langfang Development Zone, Ennova Health Group operates as an innovative wellness subsidiary under ENN Group, one of China’s largest energy conglomerates. The health group consists of two interconnected premium divisions: the Tri-Healing Health Center, focused on clinical TCM wellness and therapeutic healing, and the Seven Cultivation Academy paired with a five-star dedicated wellness hotel, built to nurture virtue, mental balance and holistic well-being.

Day 12 is fully dedicated to immersive Seven Cultivation wellness culture exploration. We arrive at the Seven Cultivation Hotel for a private guided tour unpacking the resort’s core integrated wellness philosophy and signature landmark spaces. After check-in, you will unwind in thoughtfully designed guest rooms built around China’s Five Elements wellness framework, adorned with traditional mulberry paper decor, sandalwood and agarwood aromatics, and handcrafted classical art to cultivate consistent calm and mental relaxation. We enjoy two full authentic Shandong folk-style feasts at the on-site YuShan Family Restaurant for lunch and dinner, each paired with live folk cultural stage performances to deliver a complete multi-sensory dining experience. Between meals, participate in two exclusive hands-on craft workshops hosted at the Seven Cultivation Academy: first, design and create your own custom copper foil burnt painting with step-by-step guidance from master artisans—no prior drawing or art experience required; second, blend natural therapeutic herbs to craft portable ancient scented incense plaques you can carry daily to calm stress and stabilize your nervous system.

Day 13 delivers a deep dive into professional clinical TCM healing therapy. We visit the exclusive Tri-Healing Wellness Center for a full facility tour, followed by a cutting-edge quantum micro-magnetic full-body health scan and one-on-one private TCM consultations using the four classic diagnostic methods to decode your unique physical constitution and internal energy imbalances. After a nourishing regional vitality lunch at Jin Ting Restaurant, join small-group personalized TCM therapy sessions including acupuncture, moxibustion and therapeutic tuina massage. You will also learn to identify raw medicinal herbs and their wellness properties, then craft a custom all-natural herbal therapy pouch to take home for long-term self-care. We return to the Seven Cultivation Hotel in the late afternoon, then gather at the academy for a lively, interactive traditional Chinese home cooking class to conclude the day’s activities.

Day 14 centers on intangible cultural heritage immersion and Hanfu traditional costume cultural experience. Our morning workshop at the Seven Cultivation Academy covers elegant Song Dynasty silk textile craftsmanship: learn the profound history of the ancient Silk Road and classic traditional textile patterns, then craft delicate handmade accessories including flower pendants and begonia earrings under professional master guidance. At midday, sample a wide range of local specialty snacks and classic regional pastries at the Grand Dining Hall, accompanied by continuous live folk entertainment performances throughout the meal. The afternoon’s flagship highlight is our full Hanfu costume experience hosted in the hotel’s grand lobby—every participant receives a complete set of authentic Han Dynasty traditional robes and matching accessories, free to wear for the remainder of your stay to capture stunning, timeless travel photographs as lifelong mementos of your China wellness journey. We wrap up Day 14 with a rich, flavorful Shandong folk banquet featuring live stage cultural performances at YuShan Family Restaurant.

Day 15 marks our departure and the start of your lifelong wellness transformation. Savor our final revitalizing seasonal wellness breakfast at the hotel to refresh your mind, body and spirit before concluding your stay. All participants complete hotel check-out before noon, bringing our immersive 15-day Langfang TCM culture and wellness retreat to a fulfilling close. Some travelers will depart directly for their international flights home, while others may elect to join the optional paid three-day in-depth Beijing city sightseeing extension tour.

Full Tour Logistics, Pricing & Registration Details

Basic Tour Information

• Trip Time: October 10–25, 2026 (All participants arrive in Shanghai on October 11)
• Destinations Covered: Shanghai, Jinhua (Yiwu), Beijing, Langfang
• Exclusive Differentiator: Led personally by Dr. Kevin Chen, a retired faculty from University of Maryland School of Medicine, and a veteran TCM wellness expert with years of China medical tour leadership experience, providing full bilingual live translation throughout all classes, healing sessions and cultural visits. Most venues and training programs are closed to independent foreign visitors, with exclusive group access secured solely for our participants. Post-tour extended sightseeing and dedicated medical consultation referral services are available for all attendees.

Cost & Registration Terms

• $2,880 all-inclusive VIP rate for the full 15-day wellness tour (based on double room occupancy)
• Single room: add $390 extra for 14 nights of private accommodation (all lodging is four-star or higher standard, excluding no-hotel segments)
• Group discounts: 5% off total cost for pairs registering together; 10% off for groups of 3 or more.
• Registration deadline: All paperwork submitted four weeks prior to departure date (September 12)
• $500 deposit required upon registration ($250 non-refundable to cover cancellation fees)
• Early registration is strongly recommended; total capacity is limited at 36 guests to preserve small-group intimate training quality.
• International airfare to and from China is not included in the package. You must independently book flights arriving into Shanghai and departing from Beijing. Our team can offer flight booking assistance once you complete registration four weeks before departure for access to group discounted fares
• A valid Chinese tourist visa is required for entry. Our team provides full guidance and discounted visa service referrals for all participants
• Optional three-day extended Beijing sightseeing tour available for an additional $450 per person (include lodge, meals, transportation, tourism guide, attraction entry tickets)   
• All inquiries can be emailed directly to Dr. Kevin Chen at Qigong4us@hotmail.com

To guarantee premium service quality and small-group personalized training access, we limit total enrollment to only 36 participants, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Click HERE to download the official 2026 TCM Wellness Study & Explore Tour Registration Form; complete, sign and submit your form alongside your deposit payment to reserve your spot.

With only 36 limited spots available, early registration is highly encouraged to avoid missing out on this once-in-a-lifetime exclusive program.

Or, you can register online with your credit card:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-tcm-wellness-study-exp-tours-to-china-tickets-1993427050971

All-Inclusive Package Coverage (Excluding International Flights)

Your $2,880 base tour fee fully covers every item listed below:

• All premium lodging and daily meals (all hotels rated four-star or above, with unique temple homestay accommodations included)
• All ground local transportation services, including complimentary airport arrival pickup and departure transfers
• Full TCM constitutional diagnosis sessions and all hands-on healing therapy experiences
• Every wellness lecture, masterclass, Qigong coaching and practical training module
• Private charter tour buses and all domestic high-speed rail travel (trains operate at 200 miles per hour)
• All pre-paid scenic spot entry tickets and cultural performance show admissions
• Full-body detox treatments, professional foot massage, full-body therapeutic massage, royal hot spring access and medicinal mineral baths (custom private massage upgrades excluded)
• Group travel accident insurance (covers accidental injury only; participants must secure separate personal health insurance for general illness coverage)
• Complimentary welcome travel gifts for every participant: insulated thermal travel water bottle, custom Tai Chi uniform (size selection requested at registration), and branded sun hat.

Additional Flight & Visa Support Details

Our team can assist you with booking international round-trip flights departing from your hometown to Shanghai. Advance flight reservations yield far more affordable fares, and we recommend booking multi-city itineraries flying into Shanghai and returning home from Beijing for maximum travel convenience. After you register four weeks before departure, we can coordinate group flight bookings to help participants travel together at reduced group airfare rates.

All travelers require a valid passport and approved Chinese tourist visa to join the tour. If you have not yet secured your visa, begin the application process immediately, as Chinese visa policies are subject to periodic adjustment. We have partnered with a US-based visa service agency to secure exclusive discounted full-service visa processing fees; visit http://www.mychinavisa.com for complete visa application information.

The entire 15-day journey will be led full-time by Dr. Kevin Chen alongside a professional licensed local tour guide. If you are ready to secure your spot on this transformative wellness retreat, download and submit your completed registration form with deposit payment at your earliest convenience. Once all 36 spots reach full capacity, late applicants will be added to a waiting list for potential openings created by participant cancellations or schedule adjustments. Thank you sincerely for your interest in our exclusive TCM Yang-Sheng retreat—we look forward to welcoming you to China this autumn to unlock your ultimate longevity potential.

Curated Past Participant Testimonials

• “This tour exceeded every expectation I held. Every single day brought a brand-new practice, insight, and incredible surprise I could never access on a standard tourist trip.”
• “This journey was completely transformational for my mind and body. I desperately needed this reset, and it has reshaped my entire personal health and wellness path moving forward.”
• “I loved every single diverse wellness activity offered: all levels of Qigong practice, expert lectures, hands-on healing treatments, farm-fresh medicinal cuisine (especially the elaborate 16 cold and 16 hot dish traditional banquets), authentic tea ceremonies, multi-day temple stays, cave meditation sessions, and every therapeutic service provided. There was not one element I did not adore.”
• “Every single day delivered unbelievable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.”
• “This China retreat is incomparable to any mainstream tourist itinerary you will ever book. If you aim to deeply understand authentic TCM, medical Qigong, traditional medicinal dietary theory and exclusive healing practices hidden from ordinary visitors, this tour was tailor-made for you.”
• “This comprehensive 14-day journey across China explores the heart, mind and spirit of energy medicine—the most profound traditional healing system in existence. Dr. Kevin brings unparalleled scientific expertise and exclusive insider connections across China’s top TCM institutions, gifting participants irreplaceable expert knowledge and actionable daily longevity techniques you can integrate into your routine forever. Every healing treatment, educational lesson and piece of wisdom we received was paired with unmatched Chinese hospitality and cultural generosity.”
• “I learned firsthand how emotional balance directly dictates physical wellness. I fell completely in love with China’s landscapes and local people; the accommodations, nourishing food and professional tour guides were flawless across the entire trip.”
• “Thank you for organizing this one-of-a-kind, meticulously planned retreat and welcoming me to join all the way from the UK. This required an immense amount of behind-the-scenes coordination, yet every moment felt effortless for us participants—filled with rare, fascinating learning opportunities you cannot find anywhere else.”
• “This was an absolutely fantastic immersive experience. I explored breathtaking natural landscapes alongside a warm, supportive community of fellow wellness seekers, while mastering both ancient traditional and cutting-edge modern approaches to TCM and Qigong healing.”