Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in China

This tour takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through China’s history, culture and therapy and rehabilitation.

From imperial Beijing journey onto the Silk Road city of Xi’an. Fly to Guilin in spectacular Guangxi Province and spend the night. Take a scenic cruise along the stunning Li River to the charming village of Yangshuo, nestled among landscaps that have inspired artists with their beauty for centuries. The tour ends in the dynamic city of Shanghai.

This tour examines the developments in therapy and rehabilitation in China within the social and economic context and looks at how Western therapies are incorporated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The tour is designed to give participants a fascinating insight into China by looking at its society, its history and its approach to therapy and rehab, as well as its contemporary culture. A superb cultural programme takes you well off the beaten track to offer an insider’s view of China.

The tour has been created in consultation with Sheila Purves MBE, who assisted with the professional visits and will be with the tour in Beijing.

Price (sharing a room)

per person

Price (room to yourself)

per person

Reference:

CHN1126-1

At a glance

What you need to know

Type of tour

Professional

Profession

Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nights

Countries

Tour grade

Moderate

Remaining places

Dates and places

Itinerary at a glance

Beijing

Monday

November

Arrive Beijing, China’s mighty imperial city, where the ancient and the modern collide on the most magnificent scale, and transfer to the hotel. Hear a talk entitled,“China Perspectives on Physiotherapy" before a local dinner.

Beijing

Tuesday

November

Visit the iconic Great Wall and the beautiful Summer Palace. Welcome Peking Roast Duck dinner in the evening.

Beijing

Wednesday

November

Visit the China National Rehabilitation Research Centre. Meet with physiotherapists, teaching staff and students and visit the hydrotherapy and sports therapy departments. Visit an NGO and specialist centre for children with special needs physiotherapy skills exchange with European and Chinese staff.

Beijing

Thursday

November

Visit vast Tiananmen Square and the magnificent Forbidden City. Explore the hutongs, the renovated old parts of Beijing. Option to see the gravity defying Beijing Acrobats in the evening.

Beijing / Xi’an

Friday

November

Train to Xi’an and visit the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, where you will learn about acupuncture, herbal medicine and massage. Visit Xi’an City Hospital Physiotherapy Department. Visit the night market and enjoy dinner.

Xi’an

Saturday

November

Spend the day exploring the incredible Terracotta Warriors. In the late afternoon visit a traditional tea house. Option to see traditional Tang Dynasty Theatre.

Xi’an / Guilin

Sunday

November

Optional early morning tai chi. Return for breakfast. Visit the old city wall and attend a calligraphy class. Late afternoon flight to Guilin. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.

Guilin / Yangshuo

Monday

November

Enjoy a scenic cruise along the stunning Li River to the village of Yangshuo. At leisure.

Yangshuo

Tuesday

November

Visit the Mothers’ and Children’s Hospital and learn about water therapy and baby massage. Optional cookery class or at leisure.

Yangshuo

Wednesday

November

Travel through the countryside past farms, villages and visit the Blind People's Massage Centre, where you can have a foot massage. Option to see the spectacular son et lumière show, set on the river with mountains as backdrop, in the evening.

Yangshuo / Shanghai

Thursday

November

Fly from Guilin to Shanghai. Explore the French Concession, Tian Zi Fang and the Bund.

Shanghai

Friday

November

Visit a community based rehabilitation centre with a focus on elderly care. Visit the excellent Shanghai Museum. Farewell dinner in the evening.

Shanghai

Saturday

November

Depart hotel after breakfast.