Overview

Ever wondered how medicine, wellness, and daily life fit together in China? Spend seven unforgettable days in Hangzhou — the city Marco Polo called "beyond compare," home to West Lake and a 1,700-year-old Buddhist temple — and see for yourself how ancient Chinese healing traditions meet modern hospital care at a real Chinese medical university.

Hosted by the International Affairs Office of Hangzhou Medical College (HMC), this short-term program is designed for American students and young professionals who want more than a checklist tour. You will learn from HMC faculty, shadow clinicians at Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, live alongside Chinese student buddies, and walk West Lake at dusk — all in a small, supportive cohort of just 15 participants.

Camp Highlights

• Dive into TCM. A hands-on traditional therapy workshop, a herbal culture lecture, and making your own Chinese herbal sachet, guided by experienced HMC faculty.

• Feel the culture. Try a wushu session, join a Chinese film screening, and discuss what you see with your Chinese peer buddies.

• Step outside. Hike misty Nine Creeks through Longjing tea terraces, walk the ancient Lingyin Temple, and explore West Lake's classical gardens.

• See modern Chinese medicine. Visit Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, our affiliated tertiary teaching hospital, to see how Chinese clinicians practice today.

• End with purpose. Complete a small group project, present what you have learned, and receive an official certificate at the closing ceremony.

No rushed bus rides. No checklist sightseeing. Just seven days of asking, doing, tasting, and talking.

Program at a Glance

Fees & What Is Covered
This is a fully-hosted, low-cost short-term program.

Once you arrive in Hangzhou, almost everything is on us.
Covered by HMC (no extra charge):
• On-campus meals during the program
• On-campus air-conditioned accommodation
• Airport pick-up and drop-off in Hangzhou
• Local transportation within Hangzhou

• Travel insurance

Borne by participants:
• U.S. international airfare to/from Hangzhou
• China visa application
• A few personal expenses such as entrance fees for certain tourist attractions

Who can Apply
You can apply if you:
• are a U.S. citizen aged 13–45;
• show genuine interest in Chinese culture, traditional Chinese medicine, or cross-cultural health;
• are curious, open-minded, and ready to participate — no prior Chinese language or TCM background required.
Note: students under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or a designated adult chaperone.

How to Apply
Applying is simple — no Chinese language required, no TCM background needed.
1. Prepare a short expression of interest (200–300 words) explaining why you wish to join.
2. Email it, together with a scan of your passport photo page, to ghc@hmc.edu.cn with the subject line "TCM Camp 2026 Fall – [Your Full Name]".
3. Receive an official register form for further info, an admission confirmation and pre-arrival guidance within 5 working days.

Application deadline: October 25, 2026.

Seats are filled on a rolling basis until the cohort of 15 is reached — apply early to secure your spot. We accept applications from high school through faculty level, and we especially encourage Pre-Med, public health, nursing, kinesiology to apply.

Contact Us
Blue LUO, Student Counselor
International Affairs Office, Hangzhou Medical College
• Email: ghc@hmc.edu.cn
• WeChat: 13385719739 (please search and add this account)
• Office Tel: +86 571 8892 6947

*Hangzhou Medical College is a public medical university in Zhejiang Province, China, affiliated with Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital. This program is operated by the International Affairs Office and is open to U.S. citizens only.