The Half-Day, extended into a full immersion. Visit the Forbidden City's Hall of Imperial Medicine (Yonghe Gong) to trace how emperors approached health, then experience acupuncture or tuina massage in a professional clinic, and finish with a private consultation that turns your day's learning into a personal wellness plan. For travellers who want to truly understand, not just see.
Highlights
- Forbidden City — Hall of Imperial Medicine (Yonghe Gong)
- Professional acupuncture or tuina session
- Private TCM consultation with a personal wellness plan
- All Half-Day experiences included
- Intimate group of up to 6
What's included
- English-speaking TCM-trained guide
- Forbidden City entry (Hall of Imperial Medicine route)
- Acupuncture or tuina session
- Private consultation
- Medicinal lunch + all Half-Day experiences
Itinerary
- 09:00
Citywalk + Half-Day experiences
Pulse, tea and medicinal lunch as in the Half-Day.
- 14:00
Forbidden City — Imperial Medicine
Trace the history of imperial healthcare at the Yonghe Gong Hall of Imperial Medicine.
- 15:30
Acupuncture or tuina
A professional session — choose acupuncture or therapeutic tuina massage.
- 16:30
Private consultation
Close with a personalised wellness plan based on your day's experience.
Common questions
Do I need to choose acupuncture or tuina in advance?
You can decide on the day, but advance notice helps us arrange the right practitioner.
Is this suitable for children?
Recommended for ages 12 and up due to the clinical session.
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