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The natural treatments of Traditional Chinese Medicine have a history of over two thousand years, an indispensable part of Chinese culture. With the holistic belief that the body is a dynamic energy system, with each individual system working in harmony, the courses of Chinese traditional medicine treat the body naturally without the risks of contemporary Western medicine. Learn the therapeutic processes of the ancient tradition while seeing the breathtaking sights of China.
Begin with a visit to the cultural center of China, Beijing, where you’ll walk along the Great Wall and stand in awe before the imperial palace within the Forbidden City. Sip tea before the West Lake in Hangzhou, then study the various uses of herbs and remedies with a master of Traditional Medicine. Walk under the canopies in Guangzhou before learning traditional therapeutic massage at a hospital. Learn the best of the treatments of the natural, holistic remedies in the stunning scenery of China.
Day 1
Beijing
Ron Yard Hotel
Arrive in Beijing, the historical capital that is intimately related with the growth of China. Nearly every major structure in Beijing has some sort of historical significance, a showcase of China’s culture, pride, and progress. See the glory of China as you travel down its wide lanes and leafy boulevards on your way to your hotel, after which you will have time to relax and recover from your flight.
Day 2
Beijing
Ron Yard Hotel
The centerpiece of the capital is undoubtedly the magnificent Forbidden City, the seat of absolute power over China for over five hundred years. The largest wooden palatial complex in the world is an orderly layout of elaborate pavilions, temples, and residential quarters arranged according to strict geomancy standards. Walk through time towards Tiananmen Square, the center of modern China and the largest public square in the world, decorated with monuments to the achievements and struggles of the Chinese people. In the evening, move to attend a lecture given by a traditional Chinese medicine professor who will explain the key tenets of the restorative knowledge. Before retiring to your hotel, you’ll dine on the dish that embodies Beijing: savory, smoky Peking Duck, enjoyed by royalty and ambassadors for centuries.
Day 3
Beijing
Ron Yard Hotel
Take in the grandeur of a true wonder of the world, the Great Wall of China. For innumerable lifetimes, the serpentine stone construction has guarded China’s northern border against nomadic invaders, weaving across the mountaintops. The particular section of the Great Wall you are visiting here was built to defend the imperial Ming Tombs, where thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty are interred. An exploration of the tombs built to maintain the emperor’s souls as they have moved on into the afterlife. To relax from your hike, you’ll have a foot reflexology treatment to restore your energy from the trek.
Day 4
Beijing
Ron Yard Hotel
Admire the beauty of the Temple of Heaven, the mystical altar where the emperor himself performed the solemn, esoteric rites to ensure a prosperous harvest the following year. The parklands in between the colorful structures are popular with local Chinese, who use the area for exercise, music, and local games, a rare window into real Chinese culture. After a lunch of contemporary inspired cuisine at SALT restaurant, relax in the verdant Summer Palace, the retreat of the emperors. Relax with a tea ceremony in the shadow of the imperial pavilions, and then dine on a herbally-infused dinner of Chinese cuisine. The evening will treat you to a traditional kung fu performance with moves so incredible you’ll have to see them to believe them.
Day 5
Hangzhou
Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou
Take off on an early afternoon flight to Hangzhou, a fragrant land of lush cultural heritage lauded by some of the world’s luminaries as “Heaven on Earth.” Hangzhou is a source for tea and herbs, and you’ll explore the influence the city has on pharmaceutical culture within the Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum, with exhibits exploring the history and development of China’s medical traditions.
Day 6
Hangzhou
Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou
After an early morning Tai Chi lesson to stabilize and control your inner life energy, relax aboard a cruise along the breathtaking West Lake. The lake itself has been an inspiration for innumerable Chinese artists, a muse for poetry and masterpieces of art. You’ll see the particular points along the lakeshore from which the views are deemed especially beautiful. In the afternoon, continue along to Lingyin Temple, known as the Temple of the Soul’s Retreat. It is here that innumerable ancient relics are stored and preserved by robed monks along the incensed halls. Don’t miss the colossal statue of the Buddha, the largest sitting Buddha statue ever created.
Day 7
Hangzhou
Landison Longjing Resort Hangzhou
Resume your Tai Chi studies, focusing on controlling your body and amplifying your connection with nature. Learn more about the restorative properties of Chinese Traditional medicine with a class in the afternoon. Here you will study the various uses of herbs, the relationship of the elements towards mankind, and the properties of restorative properties of natural medicines towards ailments.
Day 8
Guangzhou
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Guangzhou is a land all its own. With a long distance between the city and the imperial capital, Guangzhou has always been on the forefront of creativity and innovation, something that you’ll see on a city tour after a morning transfer. Walk along the paths of Yuexiu Park, where the city symbol of five rams stands proud as the Chinese people. Dive into the past with a guided tour along the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, where thousands of relics have been excavated in a memory of China’s ancient past. End the day with a banquet of dim sum, a Guangzhou specialty.
Day 9
Guangzhou
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Guangzhou has always had an individual flair in managing traditional Chinese culture, which you can see for yourself in a traditional Guangzhou Traditional Medicine Hospital, where natural methods are still in use in a modern context. Learn how to perform them yourself with massage and acupuncture lessons, effective in treating a variety of ailments. You’ll move onto the Chen Clan Academy, renowned as the essence of traditional Chinese architecture in one place, and shop at the Qingping Market, where herbs and material both familiar and exotic are sold by endless booths and vendors to take home. Dine on a healthful dinner inspired by Chinese herbal traditions.
Day 10
Guangzhou
Transfer to the airport and continue onto your next destination.
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