China Tour March - 2027 - Shanghai – Empirical Health Shop

Experience

Tour route & stops

Shanghai — Tradition meets modern clinical practice

Hangzhou — Heritage, cultivation and processing

Bozhou — The heart of the herb trade

Included

What’s included

All accommodation

Daily breakfast and selected meals

All tours and site visits

Expert guides and translators

Ground transportation within China

Course materials and resources

Preparation

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes

Weather-appropriate clothing

Notebook or device for notes

Passport and required travel documents

Personal medications and essentials

Getting there

Transport information

Participants arrange their own return international flights to Shanghai. Organised ground transport within China is included. Group airport transfer details will be provided before departure.

Meeting point

Shanghai

Please arrive a little early so the group can depart together.

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Payment & Cancellation Terms

Payment & Cancellation Terms

A $650 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on the tour.

You may choose to pay the remaining balance in full or by an agreed instalment plan. All tour fees must be paid in full no later than six weeks before departure.

If you are paying by instalments, payments must be made by the nominated due dates. If a scheduled payment is unsuccessful or overdue, you will have 7 days to bring your account up to date. If payment remains outstanding after this period, Empirical Health reserves the right to cancel your booking and offer the place to another participant.

Because accommodation, transport, guides and other program costs are committed in advance, cancellation fees increase as the departure date approaches.

Cancellation schedule

More than 90 days before departure: deposit retained; remaining payments refunded.
60–90 days before departure: deposit retained plus 25% of the remaining tour fee.
42–59 days before departure: 50% of the total tour fee is non-refundable.
Within 42 days of departure: the full tour fee is non-refundable.

Where we are able to successfully fill your place from a waiting list, we may provide a greater refund at our discretion, less any non-recoverable costs and administration expenses already incurred.

We strongly recommend arranging comprehensive travel insurance as soon as your booking is confirmed, including appropriate cancellation cover.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Payment & Cancellation Terms

A $650 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. You may pay the remaining balance in full or by the agreed instalment schedule. All tour fees must be paid in full no later than six weeks before departure. If a scheduled payment is overdue, you will have 7 days to bring the account up to date. If payment remains outstanding, Empirical Health may cancel the booking and offer the place to another participant. Cancellation fees increase as departure approaches due to committed travel and program costs. Please refer to the full cancellation terms provided at booking.

Does this include GST?

Yes, the price includes GST.

Do I need to arrange my own international flights?

Yes. Participants are required to arrange their own return international flights to Shanghai. Recommended arrival times will be provided so you can align with the group schedule.

Where does the tour begin and end?

The tour begins and ends in Shanghai.

What time should I arrive on the first day?

Please arrive in Shanghai by 1:30 PM on Day 1. A group airport transfer is planned for 2:00 PM. If you arrive outside this window, you may need to make your own way to the hotel.

When can I depart from Shanghai?

The tour concludes after the farewell lunch on the final day. You may depart that evening or extend your stay.

Is airport transfer included?

A group airport transfer is included on arrival at the designated time and again on the final day.

Are internal flights and travel within China included?

Organised travel between cities and ground transportation outlined in the itinerary are included in the tour price.

Are meals included?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included throughout the tour, except for personal snacks or optional purchases outside the organised meals.

Do I need a visa to travel to China?

Entry requirements can change and depend on your passport. Participants should check current requirements before booking and again before departure.

What if I am not travelling on an Australian passport?

Entry and visa requirements vary by passport and personal circumstances. Please confirm the requirements that apply to you.

Where should I check the latest entry requirements?

Check the latest official travel and entry guidance before departure.