Health checkup tours · Guangzhou 广州
Guangzhou
Lingnan Wellness
A premium trip built on a longevity-oriented checkup and a personalised health-management programme — including weight management — in Guangzhou, followed by Cantonese food culture, hot springs and the forested Nankun Mountain.
Trip length
7 days / 6 nights
Default checkup tier
Ultra-Premium Longevity
Best time to go
October–April
Best for
High-net-worth travellers
Overview
A premium longevity-oriented checkup, metabolic and weight programmes, and hot-spring retreats.
Guangzhou is the heart of Lingnan (southern Chinese) culture, with a tradition of food as medicine and some of China's largest TCM hospitals. This route is the most in-depth on the list: an Ultra-Premium checkup focused on long-term risk, followed by a personalised health-management and weight programme.
The second half of the trip is a retreat — hot springs and forest walks — while the coordinator finalises your 12-month plan.
This route is ideal for
- Travellers who want an in-depth, longevity-focused baseline
- People who want a medically supervised weight-management plan
- Travellers who value privacy, premium hotels and personal coordinators
- Hong Kong and Macau visitors adding a short mainland trip
Health program · Longevity checkup, weight and health management
What the checkup covers
Longevity-oriented checkup
The deepest tier — aimed at finding long-term risks while they are still modifiable.
- Complete blood count
- Liver and kidney function
- Fasting glucose and HbA1c
- Lipid panel
- Thyroid function
- Tumour markers (e.g. CEA, AFP; PSA for men, CA-125 for women)
- Hepatitis B/C screening
- Urinalysis and stool occult blood
- Coronary CT angiography
- Whole-body MRI
- Advanced lipid and inflammation markers
- Hereditary risk gene panel (optional)
Body composition & metabolic assessment
Looks beyond weight to muscle, fat distribution and insulin resistance.
- DXA body composition
- Fasting insulin and insulin-resistance index
- Liver fat assessment (ultrasound)
- Resting metabolic rate
Weight management
Physician-led, with a plan you can continue at home.
- Nutrition consultation
- Exercise prescription
- GLP-1 medication discussed where clinically appropriate
- Remote follow-up
TCM & Lingnan herbal tradition
At one of China's largest TCM hospitals.
- Constitution assessment
- Seasonal diet guidance (Cantonese soups and teas)
- Optional acupuncture
12-month health plan
Written plan with follow-up.
- Retest schedule
- Specialist referrals if needed
- Quarterly remote check-ins
Default tier: Ultra-Premium Longevity. See what each tier includes and costs in our health checkup guide. Final tests are confirmed by the hospital physician after reviewing your history.
Not sure which tests you need?
Send us your age, history and any recent reports. A physician reviews them and recommends the right tier for your Guangzhou trip — free, with no obligation.
Checkup day
A typical morning
| 07:30 | Meet your coordinator at the hotel or hospital; registration and ID check (bring your passport). |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | Fasting tests first: blood draw, urine sample, abdominal ultrasound. |
| 09:00 | Imaging (CT/MRI) and cardiac tests; breakfast once fasting tests are done. |
| 10:30 | Specialist exams — eye, ENT, dental, gynaecology or urology as relevant. |
| 12:00 | Most physicals finish by lunchtime. Sedated endoscopy needs an extra hour or two of recovery. |
Preparation
Before the checkup
- Fast for 8–12 hours before the checkup (small sips of water are usually allowed — your coordinator will confirm).
- Avoid alcohol and heavy, fatty meals for 2–3 days beforehand.
- Bring your passport, a list of current medications and any previous reports or imaging.
- Take essential medication (e.g. blood pressure) as advised; diabetes medication is usually adjusted for fasting — ask first.
- Wear comfortable clothes without metal; leave jewellery at the hotel for MRI.
- Women: avoid scheduling during your period if gynaecological or urine tests are included.
Itinerary · 7 days / 6 nights
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Guangzhou
- Private transfer from CAN
- Coordinator briefing and fasting instructions
- Evening Pearl River cruise
Overnight: Tianhe / Zhujiang New Town
- Day 2
Longevity checkup
- Full day of testing including whole-body MRI and coronary CTA
- Lunch break after fasting tests
- Evening: rest
Overnight: Tianhe / Zhujiang New Town
- Day 3
Lingnan culture + TCM
- Dim sum breakfast
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and Shamian Island
- Afternoon: TCM consultation
Overnight: Tianhe / Zhujiang New Town
- Day 4
Results & health plan
- Results consultation
- Nutrition and weight-management session
- Draft 12-month plan
Overnight: Tianhe / Zhujiang New Town
- Days 5–6
Hot springs & Nankun Mountain
- Transfer to a hot-spring resort
- Forest walks at Nankun Mountain
- Final plan delivered by your coordinator
Overnight: Conghua or Zengcheng hot-spring resort
- Day 7
Depart
- Return to Guangzhou for your flight, or continue to Hong Kong by high-speed rail
Make this itinerary yours
Change the dates, add days, upgrade hotels or combine it with another route. Your coordinator sends a revised plan and itemised quote.
Travel
What you’ll see
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall & Shamian Island
A richly carved Lingnan-style ancestral hall, and the tree-lined colonial-era streets of Shamian Island on the Pearl River.
Tip: Combine with a dim sum lunch in Xiguan, the old western district.
Cantonese dim sum & Pearl River cruise
Morning tea (早茶) is a Guangzhou institution; by night, a river cruise passes the illuminated Canton Tower.
Tip: Book a private room at a classic teahouse for a quieter experience.
Conghua or Zengcheng hot springs
Hot-spring resorts in Guangzhou's northern districts, about 1–1.5 hours from the centre.
Tip: Ask the physician before using hot springs if you have heart conditions or low blood pressure.
Nankun Mountain
A forested mountain reserve in Longmen County (Huizhou), about 2 hours from Guangzhou, with streams and walking trails.
Tip: Cooler than the city — a good escape on warm days.
Hospitals
Where the checkup happens
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine 广东省中医院
Public Class A tertiary TCM hospital · Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
One of China's largest TCM hospitals by patient volume, combining modern diagnostics with TCM departments and preventive health services.
We use it for
- Integrated Western + TCM health management
- Constitution assessment
- Weight and metabolic programmes
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University 中山大学附属第一医院
Public Class A tertiary teaching hospital
A leading teaching hospital in South China with a full range of specialties and advanced imaging.
We use it for
- Ultra-Premium imaging (whole-body MRI, coronary CTA)
- Specialist referral if anything is found
The hospital is confirmed based on your checkup tier, dates and availability. An English-speaking coordinator accompanies you throughout.
Which hospital is right for you?
We match you to the hospital that fits your history, tier and travel dates, then handle registration and scheduling.
Practical tips
Before you go
- Guangzhou is less than an hour from Hong Kong by high-speed rail, so this route works well as an add-on to a Hong Kong trip.
- Whole-body MRI and coronary CTA are booked in advance — confirm your dates early.
- Remove metal jewellery and bring a list of implants before any MRI.
FAQ
Guangzhou checkup tour — answered.
- Is this an "anti-ageing" treatment?
- No. It is an in-depth screening and risk-reduction programme — the aim is to find modifiable risks early and give you a concrete plan. We don't sell unproven anti-ageing therapies.
- Can I start GLP-1 weight-loss medication here?
- Only if a physician decides it is clinically appropriate after your assessment, and only with a plan for continuing care at home. See our weight-loss guide for details.
- Is whole-body MRI worth it?
- It can find problems early, but it also finds harmless incidental findings. Your physician explains both before you decide.
- Will my results be ready before I fly home?
- Most lab, ECG, ultrasound and imaging results are ready within the trip, which is why every itinerary schedules the checkup early and the results consultation near the end. Biopsy pathology or genetic tests can take longer; those reports are emailed and reviewed by video call.
- How much does a checkup tour cost?
- The checkup is priced by tier (see the tier pricing on our health checkup guide); travel, hotels and guides depend on dates and comfort level. Send us your dates and we'll reply with an itemised quote.
- Can I change the itinerary or the checkup tier?
- Yes. Every route is a template. You can upgrade or downgrade the checkup tier, add days, or combine two routes — for example Beijing + Xi'an, or Shanghai + Hangzhou.
- What visa do I need?
- That depends on your nationality and how long you stay. Many travellers now qualify for visa-free entry or transit; check our visa guide or ask your coordinator before booking flights.
- Is there an English-speaking coordinator?
- Yes. A coordinator handles hospital registration, accompanies you on checkup day, translates during consultations and arranges transfers.
- What if the checkup finds something?
- The physician explains the finding and what it means. If further tests or treatment are needed, we can arrange them in China during your trip, or prepare an English summary for your doctor at home.
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