Shanghai Wellness Tour with Traditional Chinese Medicine Experience

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2608

Duration4 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Wellness

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This itinerary reveals Shanghai through its iconic landmarks, local culture, and everyday life. You will walk along the historic Bund, explore the classical beauty of Yu Garden and its lively surrounding streets, and experience the delicate artistry of Song Dynasty tea whisking.

Along the way, take time to unwind in shaded parks and local neighborhoods, sample everyday street snacks, and enjoy Shanghai at a slower pace. A visit to a Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital also offers deeper insight into China's long-standing healing philosophy and local way of life.

Itinerary Summary

DAY	PLACE	HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2	Shanghai	The Bund, Yu Garden, Tea Culture Experience
3 - 4	Shanghai	Local Life & Traditional Chinese Medicine Experience

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai

Arrive in Shanghai, a vibrant city where historic neighborhoods and modern life coexist. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to rest or take a gentle walk nearby and begin to settle into the rhythm of the city.

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Day 2: The Bund, Yu Garden & Tea Culture Experience

Start the day at the iconic The Bund, where historic riverfront architecture faces the modern skyline across the Huangpu River. Continue to Yu Garden and the surrounding bazaar, where traditional pavilions, rockeries, and lively lanes reflect the contrast of old and new Shanghai.

Enjoy a light vegetarian lunch in a calm setting, offering a refreshing pause in the middle of the day.

Then, visit the peaceful Jade Buddha Temple, known for its serene atmosphere and exquisite jade statues. The day concludes with a Song Dynasty-style tea whisking experience, where you will learn the art of preparing and whisking tea into a smooth, creamy foam, before gently painting patterns on its surface. This calming ritual brings a quiet sense of focus and traditional elegance to the day.

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Day 3: Local Life & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Begin the morning in Fuxing Park, where residents practice tai chi, dance, and morning exercises, offering a relaxed window into daily life in Shanghai. Continue to Bugao Li, a quiet residential area with traditional shikumen architecture. Visit a local market where you can try small local snacks and observe everyday city life beyond the modern skyline.

Take part in an immersive Traditional Chinese Medicine experience focused on balance and holistic wellbeing. You will choose from a range of activities such as tai chi practice, herbal tea blending, acupoint awareness, or a traditional herbal sachet workshop, along with personalised wellness consultations including lifestyle assessment or tuina massage. Through these experiences, you gain a practical understanding of how Traditional Chinese Medicine connects daily habits, body awareness, and long-term wellbeing.

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Day 4: Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before your transfer to the airport. As you leave Shanghai, the journey comes to a gentle close, carrying with you memories of peaceful parks, historic lanes, local markets, and moments of traditional wellbeing.

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