Health checkup tours · Chengdu 成都
Chengdu
Pandas + Wellness
See the giant pandas, the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan irrigation system and Taoist Mount Qingcheng, while the adults in the family complete a physical at one of western China's leading hospitals and follow it with TCM wellness therapies.
Trip length
6 days / 5 nights
Default checkup tier
Standard Premium
Best time to go
March–June and September–November
Best for
Families and travellers aged 40+
Overview
A family-friendly trip: pandas for the kids, a physical and TCM wellness for the adults.
Chengdu is laid-back, food-obsessed and home to the giant pandas — a city that works for every generation. This route is designed for families: the adults complete a physical at a major teaching hospital while the itinerary keeps everyone else entertained.
After the checkup, a TCM physician designs a short course of restorative therapies such as acupuncture, tuina massage and moxibustion, scheduled around the sightseeing.
This route is ideal for
- Multi-generation families where parents or grandparents need a checkup
- Travellers aged 40+ who want a physical plus restorative TCM therapies
- People with back, neck or joint tension who want to try acupuncture or tuina
- Food lovers — Chengdu is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy
Health program · Physical + TCM wellness therapies
What the checkup covers
Adult physical
A full Standard Premium physical for each adult traveller.
- Complete blood count
- Liver and kidney function
- Fasting glucose and HbA1c
- Lipid panel
- Thyroid function
- Tumour markers (e.g. CEA, AFP; PSA for men, CA-125 for women)
- Hepatitis B/C screening
- Urinalysis and stool occult blood
- 12-lead ECG
- Echocardiogram
- Low-dose chest CT
- Abdominal and thyroid ultrasound
- Brain MRI (premium tier)
Senior add-ons
Extra screens often recommended for travellers over 60.
- Bone density scan (DXA)
- Cognitive screening questionnaire
- Hearing test
- Carotid ultrasound
TCM consultation
Constitution assessment and a personalised wellness plan.
- Pulse and tongue diagnosis
- Constitution type
- Diet and lifestyle guidance
Restorative therapies
Two sessions scheduled around sightseeing; more can be added.
- Acupuncture
- Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage)
- Moxibustion
- Cupping (optional)
Default tier: Standard Premium. See what each tier includes and costs in our health checkup guide. Final tests are confirmed by the hospital physician after reviewing your history.
Not sure which tests you need?
Send us your age, history and any recent reports. A physician reviews them and recommends the right tier for your Chengdu trip — free, with no obligation.
Checkup day
A typical morning
| 07:30 | Meet your coordinator at the hotel or hospital; registration and ID check (bring your passport). |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Fasting tests first: blood draw, urine sample, abdominal ultrasound. |
| 09:00 | Imaging (CT/MRI) and cardiac tests; breakfast once fasting tests are done. |
| 10:30 | Specialist exams — eye, ENT, dental, gynaecology or urology as relevant. |
| 12:00 | Most physicals finish by lunchtime. Sedated endoscopy needs an extra hour or two of recovery. |
Preparation
Before the checkup
- Fast for 8–12 hours before the checkup (small sips of water are usually allowed — your coordinator will confirm).
- Avoid alcohol and heavy, fatty meals for 2–3 days beforehand.
- Bring your passport, a list of current medications and any previous reports or imaging.
- Take essential medication (e.g. blood pressure) as advised; diabetes medication is usually adjusted for fasting — ask first.
- Wear comfortable clothes without metal; leave jewellery at the hotel for MRI.
- Women: avoid scheduling during your period if gynaecological or urine tests are included.
Itinerary · 6 days / 5 nights
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Chengdu
- Transfer from TFU or CTU
- Hotpot dinner (mild broth available)
- Adults fast from late evening
Overnight: Central Chengdu (Chunxi Road / Taikoo Li)
- Day 2
Checkup + pandas
- Morning: adults' physical with your coordinator; a guide takes children or non-testing family members to the panda base
- Afternoon: everyone together at the panda base, or rest
- Evening: Kuanzhai Alley
Overnight: Central Chengdu
- Day 3
TCM wellness day
- Morning: TCM consultation and first therapy session
- Afternoon: People's Park teahouse and Wenshu Monastery
- Evening: Sichuan opera
Overnight: Central Chengdu
- Day 4
Dujiangyan & Mount Qingcheng
- Morning: drive or train to Dujiangyan (about 1 hour)
- Dujiangyan Irrigation System
- Afternoon: easy trail and temples on Mount Qingcheng
- Evening return to Chengdu
Overnight: Central Chengdu
- Day 5
Results + therapy
- Morning: results consultation for each adult
- Second TCM therapy session
- Afternoon free; Sichuan cooking class optional
Overnight: Central Chengdu
- Day 6
Depart
- Airport transfer
- Pending reports emailed with a video follow-up if needed
Make this itinerary yours
Change the dates, add days, upgrade hotels or combine it with another route. Your coordinator sends a revised plan and itemised quote.
Travel
What you’ll see
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
A large, wooded breeding and research centre where you can see giant pandas of all ages, as well as red pandas.
Tip: Arrive at opening time — the pandas are most active in the cool early morning.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
A UNESCO-listed water-management system built in the 3rd century BC and still irrigating the Chengdu plain today.
Tip: Combine with Mount Qingcheng — they are listed together and about 15 minutes apart.
Mount Qingcheng
A forested mountain considered one of the birthplaces of Taoism, with temples connected by shaded stone paths.
Tip: The front mountain has a cable car; the back mountain is quieter and greener.
Kuanzhai Alley & teahouses
Restored Qing-dynasty lanes, plus the teahouses of People's Park where locals play mahjong and get their ears cleaned.
Tip: Finish with a Sichuan opera show featuring the famous face-changing.
Hospitals
Where the checkup happens
West China Hospital, Sichuan University — Health Management Center 四川大学华西医院健康管理中心
Public Class A tertiary teaching hospital
One of China's largest and most highly regarded hospitals, with roots in a missionary hospital founded in the late 19th century. Its dedicated health management centre runs high-volume, well-organised checkups.
We use it for
- Adult and senior physicals
- Advanced imaging
- Referral to specialists within West China Hospital if anything is found
Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM (Sichuan Provincial Hospital of TCM) 成都中医药大学附属医院
Public Class A tertiary TCM hospital
Sichuan's leading TCM teaching hospital, with departments for acupuncture, tuina and rehabilitation alongside herbal medicine.
We use it for
- TCM consultation and constitution assessment
- Acupuncture, tuina and moxibustion sessions
- Herbal consultation
The hospital is confirmed based on your checkup tier, dates and availability. An English-speaking coordinator accompanies you throughout.
Which hospital is right for you?
We match you to the hospital that fits your history, tier and travel dates, then handle registration and scheduling.
Practical tips
Before you go
- The panda base is busiest from mid-morning; arriving at opening time is worth the early start.
- Tell us about any children's needs — we plan the adults' testing so someone is always with the kids.
- Sichuan food can be very spicy; ask for 微辣 (mild) or 不辣 (not spicy), or let your guide order.
FAQ
Chengdu checkup tour — answered.
- Can children get a checkup too?
- This route is designed around adult checkups. Paediatric check-ups can be arranged separately if needed — see our paediatric care page.
- Is Sichuan food OK after a checkup?
- Yes, unless you've had endoscopy or biopsies, in which case the physician may advise a mild diet for a day or two. Every restaurant on the itinerary has non-spicy options.
- Is acupuncture safe if I take blood thinners?
- Tell the TCM physician about all your medications. Acupuncture and cupping may be adjusted or avoided if you take anticoagulants.
- Will my results be ready before I fly home?
- Most lab, ECG, ultrasound and imaging results are ready within the trip, which is why every itinerary schedules the checkup early and the results consultation near the end. Biopsy pathology or genetic tests can take longer; those reports are emailed and reviewed by video call.
- How much does a checkup tour cost?
- The checkup is priced by tier (see the tier pricing on our health checkup guide); travel, hotels and guides depend on dates and comfort level. Send us your dates and we'll reply with an itemised quote.
- Can I change the itinerary or the checkup tier?
- Yes. Every route is a template. You can upgrade or downgrade the checkup tier, add days, or combine two routes — for example Beijing + Xi'an, or Shanghai + Hangzhou.
- What visa do I need?
- That depends on your nationality and how long you stay. Many travellers now qualify for visa-free entry or transit; check our visa guide or ask your coordinator before booking flights.
- Is there an English-speaking coordinator?
- Yes. A coordinator handles hospital registration, accompanies you on checkup day, translates during consultations and arranges transfers.
- What if the checkup finds something?
- The physician explains the finding and what it means. If further tests or treatment are needed, we can arrange them in China during your trip, or prepare an English summary for your doctor at home.
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