Immerse Yourself in the World of TCM

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This program is designed for licensed practitioners, healthcare professionals, acupuncture students, and serious learners seeking authentic clinical exposure in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Prior clinical experience is helpful but not required. 

No. English interpretation support is provided throughout the program. Mandarin proficiency is not required. 

This is a clinical education program, not a sightseeing tour. Participants will have real access to hospital-based clinical environments, including ward observation, physician-led teaching, case discussions, and structured academic sessions within established TCM hospital settings. 

This program focuses on supervised clinical observation, learning, and guided clinical exposure. Direct patient treatment is not guaranteed and depends on hospital regulations, participant background, and clinical circumstances. 

Yes. Most participants will need a visa to travel to China for this study trip. We will provide the required program-related supporting documents to assist with your visa application. However, obtaining the visa is the participant’s responsibility. Please contact the Chinese embassy, consulate, or visa application center in your area for the most up-to-date requirements.

For U.S. participants:
Official Chinese visa information and online application can be found here: 

👉 http://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/

Step by step:

👉 Guidelines for China Online VISA Application_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America 

In the United States, Chinese visas are processed through five locations: Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Average visa processing time: 4 business days 

Additional guidance on Visa Application:  Requirements and Procedures for Chinese Visa Application (Updated September, 2025)_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America 

• Tuitions for programs at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TJUTCM), First Teaching Hospital of TJUTCM, Shen Nong Hospital of TCM
• Interpreters and guided clinical support
• Group transportation within China
• Hotels
• Most of meals
• Insurance
• Cultural excursions & attraction tickets for tour destinations in Tianjin and Hohhot are included, along with temple visits, cultural centers, tea tastings, and Guzheng lessons. 
• Study materials + completion certificate  

International airfare, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional excursions, and non-program-related transportation are not included. 

 We understand that cancellations are sometimes unavoidable. Due to the specialized nature of this program, the following policy applies: 

90 days or more before the program start date: 100% refundable. 

45 days or less before the program start date: 50% refundable.

30 days or less before the program start date: Non-refundable. 

If the program is canceled by the organizer, all payments will be fully refunded.

Approved refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days and, where possible, returned via the original payment method. Any bank charges or international transfer fees may be deducted from the refund. 

No-show & Late Arrival
No refunds will be issued for participants who fail to arrive on the scheduled start date or who withdraw after the program start date. 

 We recommend arriving at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), where program-related airport pickup and local transportation will be provided.

Participants arriving via Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), or Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are welcome but will need to arrange your own transportation to Tianjin. 

Yes, you can extend your stay in China, but you'll handle your expense since this program only secures 10 days trip.

No. This program does not offer CEUs for professional license renewal in any jurisdiction. Participants will receive completion certificates.