When people go to a holistic spa they tend to head to Thailand, India, or Bali. China has never been at the top of the list. Yet although few subjects ignite more heated debate in health circles than traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), international interest in the ancient holistic system of health and wellness is growing — it’s no coincidence that President Xi Jinping has made it a key part of the country’s health policy.
China is back in business as far as opening up to tourism. However, it will forever be associated with the outbreak of something that dramatically changed the world and the way we value our health. Ironically, given its impact, just as the first whispers of Covid-19 were circulating, I flew to a new wellness retreat 15 minutes by bullet train from Shanghai.
