Health checkup tours · Hangzhou 杭州
Hangzhou
Tea Culture + TCM Checkup
West Lake, the Longjing tea villages and the Wuzhen water town, paired with a standard physical, women's health screening and a traditional Chinese medicine constitution assessment for personalised lifestyle guidance.
Trip length
6 days / 5 nights
Default checkup tier
Basic Executive Physical
Best time to go
March–May (spring tea harvest) and September–November
Best for
Travellers aged 40+, especially women
Overview
A gentle-paced trip combining a standard physical with a TCM constitution assessment.
Hangzhou is one of China's most relaxing cities: a lake ringed by hills, tea plantations and temples. This route matches that pace — a standard Western physical and women's health screening, combined with a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution assessment and a personalised wellness plan.
The TCM element is about lifestyle: diet, sleep, exercise and tea, tailored to your constitution. It complements the Western physical rather than replacing it.
This route is ideal for
- Women who want breast, cervical, thyroid and bone-density screening
- Travellers aged 40+ interested in TCM-based lifestyle and diet advice
- Women around menopause looking for both Western and TCM perspectives
- Anyone who prefers a slower, scenic trip
Health program · TCM constitution assessment + standard physical
What the checkup covers
Standard physical
The Western baseline that the TCM assessment builds on.
- 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)
- ECG
- Abdominal and thyroid ultrasound
- Low-dose chest CT
- Body composition
Women's health screening
The screens most recommended for women over 40.
- Breast ultrasound and/or mammography
- HPV test and cervical cytology (TCT)
- Gynaecological ultrasound
- Bone density scan (DXA)
- Female physician on request
TCM constitution assessment 体质辨识
A TCM physician classifies your constitution using the nine-type framework widely used in Chinese medicine.
- Standardised constitution questionnaire
- Pulse diagnosis
- Tongue diagnosis
- Discussion of sleep, digestion, energy and stress
TCM wellness plan
Practical, personalised advice to take home. This is lifestyle guidance, not a diagnosis.
- Diet and seasonal food guidance
- Tea recommendations
- Exercise (e.g. tai chi, baduanjin)
- Optional herbal consultation, checked against your medications
Default tier: Basic Executive Physical. 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 Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou
- Transfer from HGH, or high-speed train from Shanghai (about 1 hour)
- Coordinator briefing and fasting instructions
- Evening stroll by West Lake
Overnight: West Lake area
- Day 2
Checkup + TCM assessment
- Morning: physical and women's screening
- Lunch: light TCM-style meal
- Afternoon: TCM constitution assessment with pulse and tongue diagnosis
- Evening: rest
Overnight: West Lake area
- Day 3
West Lake & Lingyin
- Morning: Su Causeway walk and boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
- Afternoon: Lingyin Temple and Feilai Feng carvings
- Evening: Hefang Street
Overnight: West Lake area
- Day 4
Longjing tea day
- Morning: tea plantation walk; tea-picking in season
- Tea-pairing lunch in a village farmhouse
- Afternoon: China National Tea Museum
Overnight: West Lake area
- Day 5
Results + Wuzhen
- Morning: results consultation and TCM wellness plan
- Afternoon: transfer to Wuzhen
- Evening: canals by lantern light
Overnight: Wuzhen West Scenic Zone
- Day 6
Depart
- Morning in Wuzhen
- Transfer to Hangzhou or directly to Shanghai for your flight
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
West Lake
The UNESCO-listed lake landscape that inspired centuries of Chinese poetry and garden design. Walk the Su Causeway or take a boat to the islands.
Tip: Rent a bike or walk the causeway in the early morning before tour groups arrive.
Longjing tea villages
Hillside plantations such as Meijiawu and Longjing village, where Dragon Well green tea has been grown for centuries.
Tip: Spring (late March to April) is harvest season — you can join tea-picking and watch hand-roasting.
Lingyin Temple & Feilai Feng
One of China's best-known Buddhist temples, with hundreds of rock carvings on the Feilai Feng cliffs opposite.
Tip: Wear comfortable shoes; there are many steps around the carvings.
Wuzhen water town
A canal-side old town of stone bridges and wooden houses, roughly 1–1.5 hours from Hangzhou.
Tip: Stay overnight in the West Scenic Zone to see it lit up after day-trippers leave.
Hospitals
Where the checkup happens
Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine 浙江省中医院
Public Class A tertiary TCM hospital · First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
The province's leading TCM hospital, combining Western diagnostics with traditional Chinese medicine departments, including constitution assessment and preventive (治未病) services.
We use it for
- TCM constitution assessment and wellness plan
- Integrated Western + TCM physical
- Herbal consultation
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine 邵逸夫医院
Public Class A tertiary teaching hospital · JCI-accredited
A Zhejiang University teaching hospital set up with philanthropic support from Sir Run Run Shaw. It was the first public hospital in mainland China to earn JCI accreditation and runs international patient services.
We use it for
- Western physical and imaging
- Women's health screening
- Travellers who want an international-standard workflow
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 first spring tea is picked before the Qingming festival in early April — plan around it if tea is the highlight.
- Try to avoid scheduling the checkup during your period; urine and gynaecological tests are best done at another time.
- Hangzhou is about one hour from Shanghai by high-speed train, so it pairs easily with the Shanghai route.
FAQ
Hangzhou checkup tour — answered.
- What is a TCM constitution assessment?
- A TCM physician classifies your constitution (for example qi-deficient or damp-heat) using a questionnaire plus pulse and tongue examination, then gives diet and lifestyle advice. It complements, but does not replace, the Western physical.
- Is the women's screening done by female doctors?
- We can request a female physician for gynaecological and breast examinations; tell us when you book.
- Will I be prescribed herbs?
- Only if you want them. Any herbal prescription is checked against your current medications, and we can provide granules that are easier to travel with.
- 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.
Related guides
Other routes
Beijing · Culture + Premium Checkup
6 days / 5 nights · Mid-to-high-income travellers from Europe, North America and Southeast Asia
View routeShanghai · City + Precision Checkup
5 days / 4 nights · Young professionals and business travellers
View routeChengdu · Pandas + Wellness
6 days / 5 nights · Families and travellers aged 40+
View routeHainan · Island + Recovery & Wellness
10 days / 9 nights · Travellers aged 50+ and retirees
View routeYunnan · Nature & Healing
9 days / 8 nights · Travellers from Europe and North America
View routeGuangzhou · Lingnan Wellness
7 days / 6 nights · High-net-worth travellers
View routeXi'an · History + Comprehensive Checkup
5 days / 4 nights · First-time visitors to China
View routeHangzhou, checkup included.
Get your itemised quote.
Share your dates and who’s travelling. We’ll confirm the hospital, checkup tier and hotels, and adjust the itinerary to suit you.