Health checkup tours · Hainan 海南
Hainan
Island + Recovery & Wellness
A slower 10-day island stay for retirees and travellers aged 50+: a full checkup, then rehabilitation, TCM therapies and a follow-up health-management plan, based between Sanya's beaches, Wanning's coast and the Boao Lecheng medical tourism pilot zone.
Trip length
10 days / 9 nights
Default checkup tier
Full Premium with Endoscopy
Best time to go
November–April (avoid the July–October typhoon season)
Best for
Travellers aged 50+ and retirees
Overview
A longer, warm-weather stay with a checkup, rehabilitation and TCM therapies.
Hainan is China's tropical island province, warm when the rest of the country is cold. This route is built for a longer, slower stay: a full checkup in the first days, then a programme of rehabilitation and TCM therapies, with plenty of time on the beach.
It ends with a written health-management plan and remote follow-up, so the benefits continue after you fly home.
This route is ideal for
- Retirees escaping a northern winter
- Travellers aged 50+ who want a checkup plus a structured recovery or rehab programme
- People with chronic back, joint or post-surgical issues who want supervised physiotherapy
- Patients interested in therapies available at Boao Lecheng (see the FAQ below)
Health program · Checkup + rehabilitation, TCM and health management
What the checkup covers
Full checkup
The Full Premium tier, recommended for travellers over 50.
- 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
- 12-lead ECG
- Echocardiogram
- Carotid artery ultrasound
- Blood pressure and arterial stiffness
- Low-dose chest CT
- Brain MRI
- Bone density scan (DXA)
- Sedated gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Rehabilitation
Assessed by a rehabilitation physician, then delivered as regular sessions.
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Physiotherapy for joints, back or neck
- Post-surgical recovery exercises
- Balance and fall-prevention training
TCM therapies
A course of therapies alongside the rehab programme.
- Acupuncture
- Tuina massage
- Moxibustion
- Herbal consultation
Health management plan
A plan that continues after you go home.
- Follow-up test schedule
- Medication review
- Diet and exercise targets
- Remote follow-up consultation
Default tier: Full Premium with Endoscopy. 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 Hainan 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 · 10 days / 9 nights
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Sanya
- Transfer from SYX to your resort
- Coordinator briefing and bowel-prep instructions for endoscopy
- Rest
Overnight: Sanya (Yalong Bay or Haitang Bay)
- Day 2
Checkup
- Full checkup including sedated endoscopy, with your coordinator
- Afternoon rest at the resort
Overnight: Sanya
- Day 3
Rehab & TCM assessment
- Rehabilitation physician assessment
- TCM consultation
- Personal therapy schedule agreed
Overnight: Sanya
- Days 4–5
Therapy + Sanya
- Mornings: physiotherapy and TCM sessions
- Afternoons: Nanshan, Tianya Haijiao or the beach
Overnight: Sanya
- Days 6–7
Wanning coast
- Transfer up the coast (about 1.5 hours)
- Riyue Bay, Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden and coffee estates
- Therapy continues on alternate days
Overnight: Wanning (Riyue Bay or Shimei Bay)
- Day 8
Boao
- Visit Boao and the Lecheng pilot zone
- Optional specialist consultation
Overnight: Boao
- Day 9
Results & health plan
- Results consultation (in person or video)
- Written health-management plan
- Farewell seafood dinner
Overnight: Boao or Haikou
- Day 10
Depart
- Fly out of Haikou (HAK) or Qionghai Boao (BAR)
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
Sanya bays
Yalong Bay and Haitang Bay, with calm water, white sand and resort hotels set up for slow recovery.
Tip: UV is strong year-round — keep beach time to the morning and late afternoon.
Nanshan & Tianya Haijiao
A large coastal Buddhist park with a 108-metre statue of Guanyin, and the famous "ends of the earth" rocks near Sanya.
Tip: Nanshan is large; use the park shuttle.
Wanning
A quieter coastline at Riyue Bay, plus the Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden and its coffee and tropical fruit plantations.
Tip: A good base for a calmer second half of the trip.
Boao
A coastal town home to the Boao Forum for Asia and the Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone.
Tip: Specialist consultations at Lecheng must be booked in advance.
Hospitals
Where the checkup happens
Hainan Hospital of PLA General Hospital 解放军总医院海南医院
Public Class A tertiary hospital · Sanya branch of the PLA General Hospital (301)
The Hainan branch of one of China's best-known military general hospitals, located in Sanya, offering comprehensive checkups, imaging and specialist care.
We use it for
- Full checkup with endoscopy
- Advanced imaging
- Specialist review if anything is found
Sanya Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine 三亚市中医院
Public Class A tertiary TCM hospital
Well known for its TCM wellness programmes for international visitors, particularly from Russia and Central Asia, with experience serving non-Chinese-speaking patients.
We use it for
- TCM therapies (acupuncture, tuina, moxibustion)
- Rehabilitation sessions
- Herbal consultation
Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone 博鳌乐城国际医疗旅游先行区
National policy pilot zone (approved by the State Council in 2013)
A special zone where, under a special licensing scheme, hospitals can use certain drugs and medical devices that are approved overseas but not yet in mainland China.
We use it for
- Specialist consultations for eligible patients
- Access to certain overseas-approved drugs and devices (case-by-case)
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
- Hainan has its own visa-free entry policy for citizens of many countries — check current eligibility on our visa guide before you book flights.
- UV is strong year-round; schedule beach time for mornings and late afternoons.
- Endoscopy needs bowel preparation the evening before — your coordinator will bring the kit and instructions.
FAQ
Hainan checkup tour — answered.
- What is special about Boao Lecheng?
- It is a national pilot zone where, under a special approval scheme, hospitals can use certain drugs and medical devices that are approved overseas but not yet in mainland China. Eligibility is case-by-case and requires a physician's assessment — it is not part of the default itinerary.
- Can I stay longer than 10 days?
- Yes. Many retirees stay 2–4 weeks in winter. We can extend the therapy programme and add remote follow-up after you go home.
- Do I have to do the endoscopy?
- No. It is included in the default tier because it is commonly recommended over 50, but you can drop it and move to a lower tier.
- 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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