Shanghai Tour 2026
TCMzone 2026 Shanghai Clinical Training Tour
Nov 7-21, 2026 (Shanghai + Suzhou)
Join TCMzone’s 2026 Shanghai Clinical Training Tour from Nov 7–21, 2026 for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Experience hands-on clinical rotations at Shanghai Shuguang Hospital, learn from top TCM physicians across multiple specialties, and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Shanghai and Suzhou during the most stunning season of the year. From hospital training to historic gardens and tea culture, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, explore, and be inspired.
Founded in 1906, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of China’s leading Class A Tertiary TCM hospitals and a nationally recognized center for integrative medicine, education, and research. Ranked among Shanghai’s top comprehensive hospitals, Shuguang serves millions of outpatient visits and tens of thousands of inpatients annually, offering world-class clinical training and hands-on exposure to modern hospital-based Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Who Should Attend
• Licensed Acupuncturists
• TCM practitioners seeking advanced clinical exposure
• Senior students and recent graduates
• Integrative medicine professional interested in hospital-based TCM
• Practitioners looking to deepen real-world diagnostic and treatment observation
Program Highlights
Clinical Rotation at a Leading Hospital: Gain hands-on experience at Shanghai
Shuguang Hospital affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(one of China’s top-tier, integration-focused TCM hospitals). Rotate through various
departments, observe real hospital-based practices, and learn directly from seasoned
physicians and faculty.
Multi-specialty training includes Gynecology, Acupuncture, Oncology, Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology, etc.
Cultural Journey to Suzhou: Spend a special day exploring the historical city of
Suzhou. Reconnect with the root philosophies and aesthetics of Eastern wellness
traditions through visits to classical gardens, traditional temples, and authentic tea
culture experiences.
Unforgettable Autumn in Shanghai and Suzhou: November brings the most beautiful
season to the region. Experience a true journey of healing and inspiration amidst the
cool autumn air, golden trees, historic canals, and classic architecture.
Program Schedule:
Shanghai Clinical Training Program for U.S. Acupuncture Physicians
Tentative Schedule: November 7–21, 2026
Estimated Group Size: 12–15 Participants
Hotel Standard: Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhangjiang (4-Star)
November 7–8: International flights from the U.S
November 8(Sunday): Airport pickup in Shanghai international Airport.
(Participants may arrive at different times.)
November 9–20: Clinical Training
Mornings: Clinical rotations at Shuguang Hospital (multi-specialty: Gynecology, Acupuncture, Oncology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, etc.)
Afternoons: Classroom lectures (Friday afternoons off) taught by senior TCM clinicians
Nov 14 (Saturday): Cultural excursion to Suzhou City
Suzhou One-Day Tour
Included attractions:
Tiger Hill (Huqiu)
Pan Men Scenic Area
Lion Grove Garden (Shi Zi Lin)
Silk Museum
Lunch included
Additional inclusions:
Bottled water
Audio headsets
Program Includes
• Hotel accommodations
• Hospital coordination and translation support
• Classroom lectures
• Suzhou cultural excursion
• Airport pickup on designated arrival date
Program Does NOT Include
• International airfare
• Visa application fees
• Travel insurance
• Some meals
• Personal expenses
Quotation including all listed
Non-refundable registration fee: $200 per person
Early-bird rate for double occupancy: $2,850/person (valid through July 31, 2026)
Early-bird rate for single occupancy: $3,350/person (valid through July 31, 2026)
Regular rate for double occupancy: $3,350/person
Regular rate for single occupancy: $3,850/person
10-day training only (no lodging, no Suzhou tour): $1,950
Cancellation policy
• After August 15, 2026, 20% of total registration fee will be charged for cancellations
• After September 15, 2026, 50% of total registration fee will be charged for cancellations
• After Oct 15, 2026, no refunds will be given for cancellations
Disclaimer
Clinical observation activities are educational in nature. Participants will not engage in independent patient treatment within China.
Program schedule and faculty are subject to adjustment based on hospital operations and local conditions.
2025 TCM Clinical Training Tour
TCMzone's 8th clinical training program in Shanghai, in partnership with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This immersive 2-week program combines hands-on hospital rotations, expert lectures, and rich cultural excursions in the heart of China’s TCM capital.
- 64 hours of combined clinical and classroom training
- 36 CEU credits (NCCAOM & CA)
- Official certification from Shanghai University of TCM
- All-inclusive lodging, select meals, tours & more (with select packages)
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Quotes from past attendee Dr. Michael Tierra, L.Ac.: “TCMzone provided a wonderful experience for my wife, Lesley, myself and approximately 24 of our students to tour and study Chinese medicine in China. We had
fine accommodations and experienced the remarkable integration of TCM in one of the leading hospitals in Shanghai where our mornings consisted of in patient and out patient hospital rounds with expert TCM doctors and wonderful classes in the afternoon. TCMzone assisted us in planning the perfect program of topics, provided wonderful interpreters. I highly recommend them as the source for such study tours. Everyone had a great and deeply enriching experience.” - Michael Tierra, L.Ac., O.M.D., Founder and Director of the East West Course of Planetary Herbology
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