Everything in the Citywalk, plus the experiences that make TCM tangible: a pulse diagnosis session where a practitioner reads your constitution, a wellness tea ceremony built around seasonal herbs, and a sit-down medicinal lunch designed on the principle of food as medicine. A deeper, slower afternoon for the culturally curious.
Highlights
- Full Wangfujing → Qianmen Citywalk route
- One-on-one pulse diagnosis with a TCM practitioner
- Seasonal wellness tea ceremony
- Medicinal lunch designed around food-as-medicine
- Small group of up to 8 for a personal feel
What's included
- English-speaking TCM-trained guide
- Pulse diagnosis session
- Tea ceremony with seasonal herbs
- Medicinal lunch (set menu)
- All Citywalk tastings
Itinerary
- 09:00
Citywalk (Wangfujing → Qianmen)
The signature walk with tastings and TCM storytelling.
- 11:30
Pulse diagnosis
A practitioner reads your pulse and offers a gentle reading of your constitution.
- 12:00
Wellness tea ceremony
Brew and taste seasonal herbal teas while learning their purpose.
- 12:45
Medicinal lunch
A set-menu lunch pairing food with its medicinal qualities.
Common questions
Is the pulse diagnosis medical advice?
No — it is a cultural wellness experience, not a substitute for medical care.
Can the lunch be vegetarian?
Yes, vegetarian options are available with advance notice.
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