Medical care in Sanya, Hainan
Sanya, on the southern coast of Hainan island, is China's best-known warm-weather destination. It is also a place where international visitors have come for traditional Chinese medicine for more than twenty years.
Traditional Chinese medicine in Sanya
TCM hospitals in Sanya began offering care to international visitors in 2002 and have since treated patients from many countries, especially Russia. [1] TCM in Sanya remains popular: one TCM hospital in the city and its affiliated sanatoriums recorded 10,693 visits from foreign patients in a year, about 80% of them from Russian-speaking countries, and several of its physiotherapy departments have Russian-speaking staff. [2]
The treatments visitors ask about most are acupuncture and tuina; at busy times, bookings in the Dadonghai area are often full more than a week ahead. [2] Booking early helps.
What people come for
- Acupuncture, tuina and cupping, chosen by the doctor according to your condition Acupuncture, tuina and cupping
- Recovery after a stroke, combining TCM with rehabilitation Stroke rehabilitation
- Neck and back problems Neck and back
- A health check-up during a holiday Health check-ups
For complex conditions that need a large specialist hospital, we may suggest Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou instead. We tell you honestly in the free consultation.
Combining treatment with a stay
Many visitors come to Sanya for several weeks in winter and combine a course of TCM treatment with rest by the sea. A course usually means regular sessions over one or more weeks; the doctor decides how many you need.
Getting there and where to stay
- Airport: Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
- Visa: rules depend on your nationality and change often; check with the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country. Plan your trip
- Where to stay: near your hospital, or in Dadonghai or Sanya Bay with easy transport. We suggest options and can book them for you.
How we help in Sanya
We book your appointments with your passport, and a medical escort stays with you at the hospital: consultations, setting up your treatment schedule, payment and any questions along the way. How it works · Prices