在上海豫园的童涵春堂，一位韩国游客正在体验中式推拿技术。“医生好像一下子就能按到我不舒服的地方，很神奇！”他感叹道。如今，专程来中国体验中医的外国游客越来越多，中医正以独特的魅力吸引着全球目光。

　　At Tong Han Chun Tang in Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden, a Korean tourist is experiencing a traditional Chinese massage. “It’s amazing! The doctor seems to know exactly where I’m uncomfortable,” he marvels. Nowadays, more and more international visitors are traveling to China specifically to experience TCM, drawn by its unique appeal and global reputation.

　　　外国人的“中医奇遇记”

　　　Foreigners’ “TCM Adventures”

　　2025年以来，随着中国免签政策范围扩大，多国游客可享免签便利，韩国、日本等国入境上海的订单增长超215%，上海接待外国游客预计将超600万人次，成为外国游客体验中国文化的热门目的地，其中中医文化深受青睐。在童涵春堂，几乎每隔一段时间都会有外国游客前来就诊，有的因旅途不适寻求调理，有的专程来体验针灸、推拿等特色疗法。

　　Since 2025, with China expanding its visa-free policies, visitors from multiple countries can enter without a visa. Bookings from countries like South Korea and Japan have surged by over 215%. Shanghai is expected to welcome more than six million international tourists this year, making it a top destination for experiencing Chinese culture. Traditional Chinese medicine has become one of the highlights.

　　据相关调查，超六成入境游客将体验中国文化作为来华旅行的主要目的，保健是核心体验内容之一。2025年端午期间，来自德国的知名健身博主帕梅拉专程来到童涵春堂体验中医项目。中医师现场为她进行了把脉问诊，结合她的日常运动习惯，详细分析了身体状况，给出了针对性的饮食建议，还为她推荐了中医传统外治项目——针灸。

　　At Tong Han Chun Tang, foreign visitors frequently arrive for consultations. Some seek relief from travel fatigue, while others come specifically to try acupuncture, tui na (Chinese therapeutic massage)， and other signature therapies.Surveys show that over 60% of inbound tourists come to China primarily to experience its culture, with wellness being a key focus. During the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival, Pamela, a well-known fitness influencer from Germany, traveled to Tong Han Chun Tang to try TCM therapies. A practitioner took her pulse, asked detailed questions about her habits, and analyzed her overall health. She received tailored dietary advice and was introduced to a traditional TCM external treatment: acupuncture.

　　还有一位63岁的比利时骑行爱好者克劳德·布鲁尔，骑着特殊的太阳能助力车从比利时布鲁塞尔出发，耗时120余天抵达上海，他第一时间就选择来到了上海童涵春堂进行体验。独特的中医诊疗让他大为惊叹：“在这里，我看到了和欧洲不同的诊疗方式。通常来说，我们需要通过机器进行各种检查，但在这里，只需把手指放在(脉搏)这里，就能说出很多信息。”

　　Another example is 63-year-old Belgian cycling enthusiast Claude Bruyl. Riding a specially designed solar-assisted bike from Brussels, he spent over 120 days traveling to Shanghai. Upon arrival, his first stop was Tong Han Chun Tang. He was amazed by TCM diagnostics: “Here, I saw a completely different approach than in Europe. Normally, we rely on machines for various tests. Here, just placing a finger on the pulse reveals so much information.”

　　　什么是中医？

　　　What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

　　中医，全称“中国传统医学”，是以阴阳五行学说为基础，通过“望、闻、问、切”四诊合参，分析人体病理变化，使用中药、针灸、推拿、按摩、拔罐、气功、食疗等多种治疗手段，达到调整阴阳、调和气血、防治疾病的目的。

　　Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on the principles of yin and yang and the Five Elements. It uses the “Four Examinations”—looking, listening/smelling, asking, and pulse-taking—to analyze the body’s pathological changes. Treatments include herbal medicine, acupuncture, tui na, massage, cupping, qigong, and dietary therapy, all aimed at balancing yin and yang, regulating qi and blood, and preventing or treating disease.

　　而中医在中国的起源，可以追溯到很久很久以前。远古时代，中华民族的祖先发现了一些动植物可以解除病痛，积累了一些用药知识。随着人类的进化，开始有目的地寻找防治疾病的药物和方法，所谓“神农尝百草”“药食同源”，就是当时的真实写照。

　　TCM’s origins in China go back thousands of years. Ancient Chinese ancestors discovered that certain plants and animals could relieve ailments and gradually accumulated medical knowledge. As civilization progressed, people began intentionally seeking remedies for illnesses. The legendary “Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs” and the principle of “medicine and food share the same origin” reflect these early practices.

　　阴阳学说是中医的核心。中医认为，人体如宇宙，由阴阳两种对立统一的力量构成。阴阳平衡则健康，失衡则疾病生。例如，白天属阳，人体阳气外发，宜活动；夜晚属阴，阳气内藏，宜休息。若长期熬夜，就会耗伤阴血，导致失眠、乏力等症状。

　　Yin-yang theory is central to TCM. The human body, like the universe, consists of two opposing yet complementary forces. Health comes from balance; illness results from imbalance. For example, daytime is associated with yang, when energy flows outward and activity is appropriate, while nighttime is yin, when energy retreats inward and rest is necessary. Prolonged late nights can deplete yin and blood, leading to insomnia and fatigue.

　　你也可以试试！

　　Try It Yourself!

　　中医不仅在医院发挥作用，许多简单疗法也能在家操作，缓解常见症状。例如：

　　TCM is not only practiced in clinics—simple remedies can be done at home to relieve common ailments:

　　晕车按内关穴

　　Car Sickness – Nei Guan Acupoint

　　内关穴位于前臂掌侧，腕横纹上2寸，两筋之间。晕车时，用拇指或食指指腹垂直按压，每次持续30秒至60秒，力度以酸胀感为宜，可缓解恶心、呕吐症状。

　　Located on the inner forearm, 2 cun above the wrist crease between two tendons. Press vertically with your thumb or index finger for 30–60 seconds at a comfortable, slightly sore pressure to ease nausea and vomiting.

　　头痛按风池穴

　　Headache – Feng Chi Acupoint

　　风池穴位于后颈部，枕骨下方两侧凹陷处。用双手拇指或食指指腹按压并上下揉动，每次1—2分钟，有助于缓解颈部肌肉紧张，减轻头晕、头痛。

　　Feng Chi Acupoint: Found on the back of the neck, in the depressions below the occipital bone. Press and gently massage with your thumbs or index fingers for 1–2 minutes to relieve neck tension, dizziness, and headaches.

　　失眠按神门穴

　　Insomnia – Shen Men Acupoint

　　神门穴位于腕部，腕掌侧横纹尺侧端。睡前用拇指轻揉，每次1—2分钟，可补益心气、安神定志，改善睡眠质量。

　　Located at the wrist crease on the ulnar side. Gently massage with your thumb for 1–2 minutes before bed to calm the mind and improve sleep quality.

　　中医正以“整体观”“辨证论治”等核心理念，为人类健康提供中国方案。对更多人而言，中医不仅是故乡的文化符号，更是连接传统与现代、东方与西方的健康桥梁。有机会不妨尝试一下，感受传承千年的智慧与温暖。

　　Through its holistic approach and syndrome-based treatments, TCM offers a uniquely Chinese approach to health. For many, it is more than a cultural symbol—it’s a bridge connecting tradition and modernity, East and West. Experiencing it can provide a sense of centuries-old wisdom and warmth.

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