Health tourism from mainland on rise

Packages emphasize slow pace, not pressure-packed sightseeing schedule

Tour packages and destinations highlighting health enhancement have emerged as popular choices for Chinese travelers, according to a report by the China Tourism Academy released on Friday.

So-called health tourism includes things related to medical treatment and staying well and featuring traditional Chinese medicine, according to Zhu Haidong, director of the international cooperation department of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.