Unique VNC Group Tour through China with the theme Healthy Living
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 10 to 24 October 2026 , VNC, in collaboration with Dimsum Reizen, will take you on a unique group tour through China, in which exercise, nutrition and preventive care are central. Learn about classical Chinese health philosophy – with yin and yang, holistic thinking and life energy – and experience it for yourself during tai chi sessions, traditional therapies, inspiring lectures, state-of-the-art wellness, Chinese food cooking and much more. Explore iconic cities such as Beijing, Xi’an, Hangzhou and Shanghai, visit world-famous landmarks and discover how healthy living in China is woven into everyday life. A journey full of inspiration, practical tips and unforgettable experiences that you can also apply at home.
Two VNC board members, both sinologists, travel along at their own expense, they are 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
