VNC | Vereniging Nederland China

Table tennis camp Shanghai with Bettine Vriesekoop
2026-07-26 08:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Tafeltennisvereniging Tempo-Team, President Kennedylaan 5, Amsterdam
From July 26 to August 8 , 2026, we will once again travel with a group of table tennis talents to a table tennis academy in Shanghai led by Bettine Vriesekoop, two-time European table tennis champion. Silk Mandarin, a language school in Shanghai that is run by a Dutchman, facilitates everything on the spot and VNC (Vereniging Nederland China) supports this unique trip. A maximum of 30 people can join. The purpose of the trip is to practice Chinese training methods in order to be able to play table tennis at the highest level and to learn about the rich Chinese culture.

On March 25, there will be an information meeting about the table tennis trip to Shanghai. Bettine talks about the 2025 table tennis trip and about the great training facilities that exist in Shanghai. The consulate in Shanghai is also involved in this trip and will receive the group this summer. There are already enough registrations so the trip will continue anyway. The trip is designed for young table tennis players who want to improve their skills. Older players are also welcome if there is room.
For more information and registration, click here.

Unique VNC Group Tour through China with the theme Healthy Living
2026-10-11 08:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00 | Online
Discover the secrets of a HEALTHY LIFE IN CHINA – travel with VNC!
€2.495 p.p. Now with Early Bird discount of €75 p.p. !!
Step into a world where ancient wisdom meets modern health insights. From October 10 to 24, 2026, VNC, in collaboration with Dimsum Reizen, invites you on a unique group journey through China, where movement, nutrition, and preventive care take center stage. Discover classical Chinese health philosophy—embracing yin and yang, holistic thinking, and life energy—and experience it firsthand through Tai Chi sessions, traditional therapies, inspiring lectures, hyper-modern wellness practices, cooking according to Chinese dietary principles, and much more. Explore iconic cities such as Beijing, Xi’an, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, visit world-famous landmarks, savor Chinese cuisine at extraordinary locations, and discover how healthy living is woven into everyday life in China. A trip filled with inspiration, practical tips, and unforgettable experiences that you can also apply back home.Two board members of VNC, both sinologists, will join the trip at their own expense and will be happy to answer your further questions about China’s culture, society, and economy.

Your adventure begins in Beijing, where you’ll discover iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Here you will experience the first practical applications of Chinese health science: introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in a Chinese pharmacy and a welcome lecture that will introduce you to the latest health trends in China.

In Pingyao and Xi’an you combine culture and health. The beautiful Pingyao is one of the best-preserved ancient Chinese towns. You can also experience Xitou, have your hair washed for an hour for a mentally fresh head. In Xi’an you will of course visit the historic Terracotta Army. You will participate in morning Tai Chi, and enjoy a beneficial Tui Na massage, with explanations. In this way, you will experience how traditional health practices still play a central role in daily life after centuries. For the active traveler, the Huashan Mountains offer a wonderful opportunity to harmonize body and mind during an unforgettable nature experience.

Luoyang is known for its ancient temples and caves, but it also offers unique health experiences on this trip: visit the Baima Temple and discover traditional Chinese orthopedic techniques that promote balance and well-being. In Hangzhou you will immerse yourself in the world of tea plantations around Longjing, because there is a world of health behind the different types of tea. In this city, Alibaba and IT will also give you a lecture on which Chinese health apps are hot in China.

The trip ends in bustling Shanghai, where you will experience both culture and modern health innovations. We will go slow-running along the Bund, you will have a city tour and you will visit the TCM University where the secrets of acupuncture, guaxia, moxa will be revealed. You will also learn to cook according to the five elements doctrine. Finally, we visit a high-end wellness center, next level relaxation! In Shanghai, you will see how traditional wisdom and modern science meet to support a vital and balanced life.

During the trip you will not only gain knowledge about health in China, but also practical tools to apply these principles at home. Inspiring lectures, workshops and personal encounters make this trip a complete experience: a perfect combination of culture, nature and health experience, which enriches you both physically and mentally.
Join VNC and experience how China makes health and vitality an art – a journey that gives you energy, insights and inspiration for life.
We organize this trip together with our partner Dimsum trips, expert based on small-scale special China trips. For more information, day to day program, prices and booking, go to: https://www.dim-sum.nl/china/rondreizen/gezond-leven-in-china-reis
It is also possible to extend your stay in Shanghai by one week to follow an in-depth TCM course at TCM University. Costs for this are approximately €500. Request a quote via info@vnc-china.nl
