Vegan TCM Shanghai Tour
Immerse yourself in the rich wellness culture of China, guided by chinese medicine food therapist, registered dietitian, and born-and-raised Shanghainese, Zoey Gong. In additional to the TCM treatments and culture you will experience, you will also enjoy a fully vegan dining experience featuring buddhist cuisine, modern Chinese vegan cuisine, and more!
Tour Highlighs
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Full pre-travel support from VISA, to what to bring, to important logistics.
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Up to 8 people per tour to e sure an intimate, inspiring, and comfortable experience.
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Daily wellness treatments and nourishing 100% vegan meals inclued in the price.
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5-star hotels in the heart of Shanghai and nearby watertown for the best hospitality.
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No rushed itinerary or forced shopping, only curated quality experiences.
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Daily learning and Q&A session with wellnexx expert and your tour guide Zoey Gong.
✺ Tour Dates and Pricing ✺
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Shared room (king-size bed): $3500/person
Single room: $4100/person
All accomodation, transportation, treatments and meals mentioned in the itinerary is included in the price. Flights, visa application, and activities outside of the itnerary is not included in the pricing.
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Shared room (King-size bed): $3500/person
Single room: $4100/person
Oct temperature in Shanghai is still pretty lovely around 60-73F. All accomodation, transportation, treatments and meals mentioned in the itinerary is included in the price. Flights, visa application, and activities outside of the itnerary is not included in the pricing.
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We do not accpet any guests without a free consultation to make sure we are a good fit for each other! After that, if you decide to travel with us, we will send you payment details (paypal, venmo, wire, alipay, wechat pay, zelle) to confirm your booking. Full amount is required to secured your booking. After payment confirmation, we wil immediately start visa application (if required for your passport) and get ready to welcome you to china!
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We do not accept refunds after payment confirmation, as our work starts immediately after. Please plan your schedule accordingly. However, if you really have to cancel, you are welcome to transfer your spot to a friend or to another future .
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No, our pricing includes all treatments and fee for your guide, driver, and staff. Tipping is also not common in China. You are welcome to tip if you are happy with our or others’ service, but it is not required or expected.
7-Day Itinerary
Itinerary is subject to change due to weather and other circumstances.
Day 1
Arrival in Shanghai
Airport pickup to 5-star accommodation
5:30pm – TCM Mugwort Foot Massage
7:00pm – Welcome dinner: Coursed Zen Buddhist Cuisine and incense experience
Receive wellness goodie bag for the trip! Review itinerary and Q&A.
Day 2
Early morning: Enjoy light breakfast on your own
9:30am - Meet Zoey in Lobby
10:30am: Visit the highest bookstore in Shanghai. Free time to buy books and souvenirs.
11:30am: Enjoy seasonal vegan Japanese lunch on the 104th floor and Tour around the 101st – 120th floor in Shanghai Tower after lunch.
2pm: TCM Meridian Massage (abdomen, front body) 裕和堂, 60 minutes
4pm: Tour Nanjing Rd, visit TCM pharmacy Tong Ren Tang, and many other traditional shops
6pm: Visit the Bund in the evening
7pm: free time or vegan dinner
Day 3
Early morning: Enjoy breakfast on your own.
8:30am - Meet Zoey in the lobby.
9:00am: Appointment with TCM doctor and TCM pharmacy visit
11:00am: TCM Meridian massage (back) with cupping / guasha.
12:30pm: vegan temple food
3:00pm – 7:00pm: Breast & Facial Acupuncture 60 mins & Visit Jing’an Temple & Surrounding Mall areas
7:30pm: Medicinal dinner featuring modern vegan and gluten-free spring foods crafted by Zoey’s chef friend Lonnie Song
Day 4
Early morning: Enjoy breakfast on your own.
9:00am: Meet Zoey in the lobby.
9:30am: Tour Yu Garden and shop from artisanal stores that make traditional arts and crafts. Visit the museum of a TCM pharmacy and enjoy TCM beverages.
12:30pm: Vegan Shanghainese lunch in Yu Garden at one of the most legendary/old-school restaurants
3:00pm – 6pm: Hair / Scalp massage and Cleanse, Neck and shoulder Bojin treatment
6:00pm: vegan western x chinese fusion cuisine
Day 5
Early morning: Enjoy breakfast on your own. Don’t eat too much! You will have brunch on the boat today.
10am: meet Zoey in the lobby. Fruits and vegan snacks will be provided on the bus.
11:30am – 4:30pm: Arrival in Zhu Jia Jiao Ancient Town. Enjoy vegan brunch on the boat while touring around the town. Make herbal TCM sachets at a local shop and enjoy Shanghainese opera with afternoon tea.
6:00pm: free time or Michelin Star Vegan Food (really really really good!)
Day 6
Free time in the morning. Sleep in day, rest! Lunch is on your own.
1:00pm: Meet Zoey in the lobby.
1:40pm: Visit TCM Museum by Shanghai TCM University. Check out the campus and visit the international department for those who are interested in interning/studying there.
4:30pm: Ginger abdomen moxibustion and massage, 60 minutes at 世一堂.
6:30pm: Farewell Dinner: vegan mushroom hotpot.
8:30pm o Grab a Chinese ingredient inspired drink with Zoey, with Chinese artisanal whiskey and liquor made in Laizhou (mocktail options available).
Day 7
9am: Meet Zoey in the lobby.
Last breakfast together – traditional Shanghainese soy milk and other vegan breakfast items at Zoey’s TCM Studio
Mini Vegan Cooking Class
Send off to airport based on your flight
