New tours, old cures

Innovative excursions allow visitors to Beijing to mix traditional Chinese medical therapy with conventional sightseeing.

Those who visit Beijing dreaming of health and experiencing traditional Chinese healthcare culture on their trip will be delighted to learn that the city is now catering for their needs, offering the chance to practice tai chi on the Great Wall and enjoy a massage and acupuncture in tandem with visits to scenic spots.

To attract more overseas visitors, six travel agencies in Beijing recently started offering seven special itineraries in association with medical treatment establishments, cultural centers, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) research centers.