Meet your guide at Qianmen Subway Station (Exit I) and step onto Qianmen Street, the historic merchant thoroughfare of Beijing. Visit Tongrentang — the 350-year-old pharmacy still in daily service — the Guangyuyuan TCM Culture Museum and a Pianzaihuang experience hall, tasting hawthorn, goji, chrysanthemum tea and other "medicine-meets-food" treats along the way. Your guide, a trained TCM professional, tells the stories behind four natures, five flavours and the art of herbal pairing.
Highlights
- Tongrentang Dashilan store — a 350-year-old pharmacy still in daily service
- Guangyuyuan TCM Culture Museum — a Beijing TCM tourism demonstration base
- Medicinal street food: hawthorn, goji, chrysanthemum tea, sour-plum drink, poria cake
- Stories of four natures & five flavours, told by a TCM-trained guide
- The exact route endorsed by Beijing's official TCM tourism trail
What's included
- English-speaking TCM-trained guide
- Tasting portions of 3–4 medicinal snacks & drinks
- Entry to public areas of the pharmacies & museum
- Small-group, laid-back pace
Itinerary
- 09:00
Meet at Qianmen Station
Meet your guide at Qianmen Subway Station, Exit I (southwest), for a short introduction to food as medicine.
- 09:15
Guangyuyuan TCM Museum
Explore herbal displays and the craft of classic formulas at a Beijing TCM demonstration base.
- 09:45
Tongrentang Dashilan pharmacy
Visit the 350-year-old pharmacy still in daily service on Dashilan, off Qianmen Street.
- 10:15
Pianzaihuang experience hall
Step into a Pianzaihuang experience hall to see the craft behind this classic medicine.
- 10:45
Qianmen Street stroll & medicinal snacks
Sample hawthorn, goji, chrysanthemum tea, sour-plum drink and poria cake while learning what each does in TCM theory.
- 11:30
Wrap-up & recommendations
Close with personalised tips for eating and living by the seasons.
Common questions
Is this tour suitable for beginners?
Absolutely — it is designed as a friendly first taste of TCM. No prior knowledge needed.
How much walking is involved?
About 3 km on flat streets, with frequent stops. Comfortable shoes recommended.
Do you cater to dietary restrictions?
Yes — tell us in advance and we will adjust the tasting stops for you.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.
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