Beijing Medical Research Institute
Kundawell — Image Medicine in the heart of Beijing
A bridge between Eastern and Western medicine: research, education and health restoration programs for international groups, founded by Prof. Xu Mingtang.
Image Medicine accredited by the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2013
About the Institute
Research, education and health restoration under one roof
Prof. Xu Mingtang — founder of the Kundawell Institute
The Beijing Medical Research Institute “Kundawell” is located in the center of Beijing, China. The Institute was founded in April 2008 by Prof. Xu Mingtang.
Kundawell brings together scientific research, education and health-restoration programs.
The Institute specializes in the development and application of Image Medicine, preventive medicine, restoration programs, and self-cultivation practices, including Zhong Yuan Qigong meditation.
The Institute's mission is to build a bridge between Eastern and Western medical traditions, combining classical Chinese healing methods with modern medical approaches into a comprehensive, synergistic model of healthcare.
The Institute runs structured programs for both individual participants and professional groups, supported by a multidisciplinary team of Chinese and international experts, professors, traditional medicine specialists and practicing physicians.
Accreditation
On June 4, 2013, Image Medicine was officially accredited by the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, confirming its recognition within China's professional medical community.
What we do
Core areas of activity
For international groups
Three ways to bring your group to Kundawell
Kundawell welcomes organized international groups for programs on-site in Beijing. Authorized representatives and senior students of Prof. Xu Mingtang may organize and accompany group trips to the Institute.
Bring your own group to study inside the Institute
Educational seminars
Students of Prof. Xu Mingtang, certified practitioners and teachers may bring their own groups to run educational programs directly at the Kundawell Institute.
Organizers can independently plan and lead seminars on the Institute's grounds, and may combine their program with Kundawell's own teachers and specialists where needed.
Educational seminars can take many forms — from foundational courses to in-depth professional programs — depending on the group's level and learning goals.
This format is flexible by design, allowing several educational approaches to be integrated within a single trip.
- Led by prof. Xu Mingtang's students, certified teachers, or Kundawell's own faculty
- Foundational to advanced professional formats
- Fully organizer-directed, with optional support from Institute specialists
Integrative recovery under specialist supervision
Health & rehabilitation programs
Structured programs aimed at restoring and improving health through an integrative approach, supervised by specialists.
Accompanying specialists with the appropriate qualifications may also treat their own patients on the Institute's grounds.
The program can include additional therapeutic and supportive practices such as sound healing sessions, art therapy and art healing, and tea ceremonies as part of a therapeutic cultural setting.
This format brings medical, therapeutic and restorative practices together in a single structured schedule aimed at recovery and improved wellbeing.
- Supervised by Kundawell specialists; accompanying doctors may treat their own patients
- Sound healing, art therapy and tea ceremonies included
- One structured schedule combining medical and restorative practices
Beijing's temples, the Great Wall, and living traditions
Cultural programs in China
A cultural immersion program covering the historical and cultural landmarks of China and Beijing, alongside the country's traditions and heritage.
The program may include visits to Beijing's well-known temples: the Temple of Heaven, the Yonghe (Lama) Temple, the Confucius Temple, the Dongyue Temple, and the White Cloud Temple.
It also includes a visit to the Great Wall of China — one of the country's most iconic historical and cultural symbols.
Additional activities include traditional tea ceremonies, incense-making workshops, tastings of traditional Chinese wellness sweets, and cultural practices designed to deepen participants' understanding of Chinese tradition.
This format is designed for a deeper immersion into Chinese culture, creating a complete educational and cultural experience within the trip.
- Temple of Heaven, Yonghe Temple, Confucius Temple, Dongyue Temple, White Cloud Temple
- Great Wall of China excursion
- Tea ceremonies, incense-making, and traditional sweets tastings
All formats can be combined depending on the goals of the trip, its length and the size of the group. Educational, health and cultural formats can be flexibly integrated into a single itinerary, tailored individually with the Institute in each case.
A welcome from Master Xu Mingtang
Master Xu Mingtang and the entire Kundawell team will be sincerely glad to welcome new students within the walls of Kundawell — our spiritual home — whose doors are always open to everyone who comes with curiosity, an intention to grow, and a desire to learn.
We look forward to welcoming new students and celebrating your new achievements.
Ready-made itinerary
Cultural & Educational Program
7 days
A combined program that brings together an introduction to the Institute's work, China's cultural heritage, and practices of inner development.
The program is designed for an in-depth encounter with China through its history, philosophy, art, traditions, and harmonization practices.
Participants will be able to combine an outer journey through Beijing with an inner exploration of themselves through art therapy, Sound Healing, meditation, and tea ceremonies.
As part of the program, participants will be able to:
- get to know the Institute's work and its areas of focus;
- immerse themselves in China's cultural and spiritual heritage;
- visit landmark historical and contemporary sites of Beijing;
- become acquainted with Buddhist and Taoist traditions;
- explore the philosophy of harmony between people, nature, and space;
- gain the experience of combining culture, creativity, and personal growth.
- —MorningArrival in Beijing, transfer, hotel check-in, and rest after the flight.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:30Tour of KundawellAn introduction to the history, culture, and character of the Chinese urban environment.
- 16:00Welcome tea ceremonyAn introduction to the traditions of Chinese tea drinking, tea culture, and to fellow program participants.
- 18:00Light dinner
- 20:00First sound immersion (Sound Healing)A practice for releasing travel tension, restoring energy, and gently adapting to a new space.
Estimated accommodation cost for 7 days
Double-occupancy room: 650 yuan (CNY) × 7 nights = 4,550 yuan (CNY) per room.
With two participants sharing: 4,550 ÷ 2 = 2,275 yuan (CNY) per person for 7 nights.
Entrance tickets
Approximate:
| Site | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Temple of Heaven | 35–50 yuan |
| 798 Art Zone | free / minor expenses |
| Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple) | 25 yuan |
| White Cloud Temple | 10–20 yuan |
| Great Wall of China (Badaling) | 80–120 yuan |
| Cable car at the Wall | 120–140 yuan |
| Botanical Garden + Temple of the Reclining Buddha | 20–50 yuan |
| Shichahai Lake | free |
| Summer Palace (optional addition) | around 30–60 yuan depending on ticket and season |
Estimated trip budget (per person)
| Item | Yuan |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | 2,275 |
| Entrance tickets | 450 |
| Transport | 800 |
| Guide | 600 |
| Practices | 600 |
| Organization | 300 |
| Total | 5,025 yuan |
≈ 5,000–5,500 yuan per person
That is roughly 700–770 USD.
Group programs
Program pricing
Prices are per group program, in Chinese yuan (CNY).
Tai Chi
¥10 000
Qigong, Level 1
¥10 000
Tea ceremony with the Master
¥20 000
Where you'll stay
Rooms & rates
| Room | Price / night |
|---|---|
| Rooms 1, 4, 9–122 beds | ¥600 |
| Rooms 2, 31 large bed | ¥600 |
| Room 61 large bed + sofa bed | ¥800 |
| Room 8Two rooms: 1 large bed + 2 beds | ¥1 000 |
| Room 71 single bed | ¥350 |
| Double occupancyBreakfast at Kundawell included | ¥650 |
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On-site treatments
Health treatments
Chinese Image Medicine (Image Therapy)
Chinese Image Medicine is a safe, painless method of diagnosis and treatment with no side effects, grounded in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The therapist reads the state of the internal organs and replaces pathological (“unhealthy”) images with healthy ones.
Image Therapy works on the whole person, restoring balance on three levels:
- Physical
- Energetic
- Spiritual / informational
Key advantages:
- Treats the cause, not the symptoms — the method removes the root of the illness rather than merely easing its manifestations
- High effectiveness — it helps with complex conditions that conventional Western medicine often struggles with
- An individual approach — treatment is tailored to each patient's unique “image”, drawing on the therapist's experience and wisdom
Cupping therapy
Cupping therapy is one of the oldest methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with a history spanning more than two thousand years. The method is based on creating a localized vacuum that gently acts on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscles.
According to TCM theory, cupping helps harmonize the circulation of vital energy Qi and blood, resolve stagnation, promote the expulsion of pathogenic factors such as wind, cold, and dampness, and restore the body's natural balance.
From the standpoint of modern medicine, vacuum therapy:
- Improves blood microcirculation
- Promotes relaxation of muscles and fascia
- Reduces local muscle tension
- Stimulates the body's natural tissue repair processes
- May lessen the intensity of chronic musculoskeletal pain
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional TCM method in which biologically active points are warmed with smoldering mugwort (moxa). For thousands of years, this method has been used to strengthen vital energy, restore inner balance, and prevent illness.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the warmth of moxa is believed to:
- Replenish a deficiency of Yang energy
- Activate the movement of Qi and blood
- Dispel cold and dampness
- Improve nourishment of the tissues
- Support the body's natural restorative processes
Modern research shows that localized heat exposure helps:
- Improve microcirculation
- Reduce muscle spasm
- Diminish chronic pain
- Relax the nervous system
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Useful Information
Guest Memo
Dear Guest,
To make your journey to Kundawell as comfortable and stress-free as possible, we have put together key recommendations and a list of apps that will significantly simplify your life during your stay in China.
Please note
It is important to install some apps in advance, before you arrive in China.
First and foremost, we recommend setting up the following:
- A VPN;
- An eSIM or SIM card with internet access;
- WeChat for communication and everyday tasks.
Once you arrive in China, some familiar services may be restricted, so it is best to prepare in advance.
Essential Apps
VPNinstall in advance
Access to some familiar international services is restricted in China:
- Google;
- Instagram;
- Facebook;
- Telegram;
- WhatsApp;
- some foreign websites.
Recommended VPN options:
- ExpressVPN;
- Astrill;
- Betternet.
Tip: install your VPN before departure and check that it works.
eSIM or SIM cardinstall in advance
For hassle-free internet access, we recommend getting an eSIM in advance.
Benefits:
- internet works right after landing;
- no need to look for a SIM card at the airport;
- convenient for using maps, translation apps and other services.
Recommended services:
- Nomad;
- Airalo.
You can also buy a Chinese SIM card after you arrive.
WeChat（微信）
China's essential app.
Used for:
- communication and messaging;
- staying in touch with the organizers;
- payments via WeChat Pay;
- booking taxis;
- translating text;
- getting event information.
We recommend installing the app and registering in advance.
Alipay（支付宝）
One of the most important apps in China.
Used for:
- paying in shops and cafes;
- paying for transport;
- booking taxis;
- shopping;
- paying for services.
Tip: link your bank card and set up the app in advance.
Translation apps
For easier communication, we recommend:
Google Translate
- text translation;
- camera translation;
- voice translation.
Baidu Translate（百度翻译）
- A Chinese alternative with strong support for the Chinese language.
Pleco
- An excellent Chinese dictionary.
Maps and navigation
Google Maps has limited functionality in China, so we recommend:
Amap / Gaode Maps（高德地图）
- The most popular maps app in China.
Taxis and transport
DiDi（滴滴出行）— the leading app for booking taxis in China.
Features:
- booking a ride;
- choosing a route;
- in-app payment.
It also works within Alipay and WeChat.
Visit us
Contact & location
Address
12 Meishuguan Back St, Dongcheng, Beijing北京市东城区美术馆后街12号
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