Zhangshu Qihuang Town Guide｜A Hidden Gem of Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture! Immersive Experience!

As the nation's first comprehensive cultural tourism complex themed around Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qihuang Town integrates 5,000 years of TCM culture into its architecture, landscapes, and experiences.
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This is not only a window to learn about TCM but also an immersive wellness resort where you can smell medicinal herbs, make sachets, and taste medicinal cuisine.
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🌿 Three Core Experience Zones
1️⃣ TCM Cultural Exhibition Area
TCM History Museum: From Shennong tasting herbs to the development of modern TCM, presented through panoramic animations
VR Herb Gathering Adventure: Experience deep mountain herb gathering with virtual reality technology, searching for rare medicinal materials
Five Elements Wellness Garden: Courtyards themed on Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, corresponding to knowledge of regulating the five organs
2️⃣ Interactive Workshop Area
Zhangbang Processing Workshop: Hands-on experience with the “White Peony Flying to the Sky” slicing technique
Ancient Medicine Making Hall: Make hawthorn pills and Eight Treasures cake to take home as souvenirs
Herbal Sachet DIY: Customize your own sachet with over 30 kinds of herbs freely mixed
3️⃣ Wellness and Leisure Area
Medicinal Bath Hot Springs: 12 specialty medicinal pools, each with effects from mugwort, ginger, safflower, and more
Five Elements Music Therapy: Listen to ancient melodies that regulate the five organs in the corresponding courtyards
Tai Chi Morning Practice: Daily morning Tai Chi sessions led by instructors for health cultivation
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🚶 Recommended Tour Routes
Half-Day Cultural Experience
09:00 Enter → TCM History Museum → VR Herb Gathering → Zhangbang Workshop → Sachet DIY → Medicinal Cuisine Lunch → 13:00 Exit
Full-Day Wellness Vacation
Add: Stroll through the Five Elements Garden → Medicinal Bath Hot Springs → Tai Chi Class → Five Elements Music Therapy → “Ode to Qihuang” Performance
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💡 Practical Information
Address: No. 99 Gexuan Road, Zhangshu City, Yichun
Transportation: Take the “Qihuang Express” directly from Zhangshu Train Station (30 minutes per trip)