{"id":43786,"date":"2026-01-26T14:55:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/event\/unique-vnc-group-tour-through-china-with-the-theme-healthy-living\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:57:57","slug":"unique-vnc-group-tour-through-china-with-the-theme-healthy-living","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/en\/event\/unique-vnc-group-tour-through-china-with-the-theme-healthy-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique VNC Group Tour through China with the theme Healthy Living"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"204\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/China-Briefing-chinas-fitness-industry-300x169.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/China-Briefing-chinas-fitness-industry-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/China-Briefing-chinas-fitness-industry-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/China-Briefing-chinas-fitness-industry-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/China-Briefing-chinas-fitness-industry-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/China-Briefing-chinas-fitness-industry.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"204\">Discover the secrets of a HEALTHY LIFE IN CHINA \u2013 travel with VNC!  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"204\">\u20ac2.495 p.p. Now with Early Bird discount of \u20ac75 p.p. !!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><br data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"207\"\/>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\u2014embracing yin and yang, holistic thinking, and life energy\u2014and 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&#8217;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.<br \/>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&#8217;s culture, society, and economy.    <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding6-219x300.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding6-219x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding6-219x300.png 219w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding6-200x274.png 200w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding6.png 654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"1074\">Your adventure begins in <strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"725\">Beijing<\/strong>, where you&#8217;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. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1525\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/China-rondreis-pingyao-300x221.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/China-rondreis-pingyao-300x221.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/China-rondreis-pingyao-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/China-rondreis-pingyao-200x147.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/China-rondreis-pingyao.webp 687w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1525\">In <strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1090\">Pingyao<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1103\">Xi&#8217;an<\/strong> 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&#8217;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 <strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1417\">Huashan Mountains<\/strong> offer a wonderful opportunity to harmonize body and mind during an unforgettable nature experience.      <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"2036\"><strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1538\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding15-300x224.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding15-300x224.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding15-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding15-200x149.png 200w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding15.png 565w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"2036\"><strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1538\">Luoyang<\/strong> 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 <strong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1776\">Hangzhou<\/strong> 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.  <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2396\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding17-300x184.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding17-300x184.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding17-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding17-1024x627.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding17-768x470.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding17-200x123.png 200w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Afbeelding17.png 1115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2396\">The trip ends in bustling <strong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2083\">Shanghai<\/strong>, 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.    <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2759\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chinesemedicine1-300x198.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-43707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chinesemedicine1-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chinesemedicine1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chinesemedicine1-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chinesemedicine1-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chinesemedicine1-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chinesemedicine1.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2759\">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 <strong data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2715\">culture, nature and health experience<\/strong>, which enriches you both physically and mentally. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2922\">Join VNC and experience how China makes health and vitality an art \u2013 a journey that gives you energy, insights and inspiration for life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>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:   <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dim-sum.nl\/china\/rondreizen\/gezond-leven-in-china-reis\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.dim-sum.nl\/china\/rondreizen\/gezond-leven-in-china-reis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>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 \u20ac500. Request a quote via info@vnc-china.nl   <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dimsum-reizen-e1751017475486.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-39333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dimsum-reizen-e1751017475486.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dimsum-reizen-e1751017475486.png 500w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dimsum-reizen-e1751017475486-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dimsum-reizen-e1751017475486-200x138.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the secrets of a HEALTHY LIFE IN CHINA \u2013 travel with VNC! \u20ac2.495 p.p. 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