Obstetrics and Gynaecology in China
About the tour
This tour, which is supported by the RCOG, examines the developments in obstetrics, gynaecology and fertility in China. China is facing new challenges to its medical and healthcare infrastructure as a result of its economic development and a rapidly changing society. This tour will look at obstetrics, fertility and gynaecology in China within the social context of changes in the one child policy and an ageing population, where reduced family and social support are leading to new challenges.
The tour will look at both the big cities and rural areas and examines how Western therapies are incorporated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM, diet, exercise, environment and Western medical techniques all play a significant role.
A superb cultural programme takes you well off the beaten track to offer an insider’s view of China. Visit the great sites of the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace and the Terracotta Warriors, as well as more unusual visits. There are walking tours in old Shanghai and the historic hutongs of Beijing, as well as visits to the Shanghai Museum, classic gardens, a lake cruise in Hangzhou and a night market in Xian.
The tour is designed to give participants a fascinating insight into China by looking at its society, its history and its approach to medicine, as well as its contemporary culture. Partners are very welcome.
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Itinerary at a glance
- 25 Mar (Sun) Beijing: Arrive Beijing and transfer to the Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven. Take a walking tour of Beijing’s hutongs (old neighbourhoods) including a community paediatric clinic. Welcome dinner
- 26 Mar (Mon) Beijing: Visit The An-Tai Private Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital. Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Optional visit to the Beijing Acrobats
- 27 Mar (Tues) Beijing: Visit the Great Wall. Visit the Summer Palace.Peking roast duck dinner
- 28 Mar (Wed) Beijing / Xian: Train to Xian and transfer to the hotel. Visit the medieval city walls and the Muslim quarter. Visit the night market
- 29 Mar (Thurs) Xian: Optional early morning tai chi. Return to hotel for breakfast. Visit the Terracotta Warriors. Visit Xi’an Hospital of Chinese Medicine. Optional visit to Tang Dynasty theatre
- 30 Mar(Fri) Xian / Hangzhou: Take an early flight to Hangzhou. Visit Hangzhou Women’s Hospital and their Normal Birth Unit
- 31 Mar (Sat) Hangzhou / Shanghai: Cruise on the West Lake and visit the teahouses and temples. Drive to Shanghai. In the evening take a walking tour along the Bund to see the illuminated Bund and Pudong
- 1 April (Sun) Shanghai: Visit the Shanghai Museum. Walking tour exploring Old Shanghai visiting the Nanking Road, the Bund and the French Concession and Tian Zi Fang. Farewell dinner
- 2 April (Mon) Shanghai: Depart for flight home or take extension
Extension
- 2 April (Mon) Shanghai / Guilin: Fly from Shanghai to Guilin. Visit a local gallery
- 3 April (Tues) Guilin / Yangshuo: Scenic cruise along the Li River to Yangshuo. Visit a rural maternity hospital and examine baby massage and see water therapy. Option to attned the spectacular son et lumière show
- 4 April (Wed) Yangshuo: Cycle (or buggy) ride through local villages. Meet with a village health worker (‘barefoot doctor’) at village clinic. At leisure. Optional cookery class at Cloud 9. Dinner at Cloud 9
- 5 April (Thurs) Yangshuo / Shanghai: Drive to Guilin for onward flights to Shanghai
Tour cost
Ground only cost: US $2,842 pp sharing