I. Relationship between Sanya Municipal Hospital of TCM and Sanya International Friendship TCM Sanatorium
Sanya Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a public Grade III Class A comprehensive TCM hospital integrating medical treatment, teaching and scientific research, with a top-tier team of TCM experts and cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment technologies. Sanya International Friendship TCM Sanatorium is a market-oriented service platform established by the hospital to meet the high-end health care needs of international tourists. Relying on the hospital’s core medical resources, it deeply integrates professional TCM diagnosis and treatment with tropical island vacation, creating an exclusive “Medical + Tourism” one-stop health care service for international guests.
II. Why Do Russian Friends Trust Us So Much?
As a national base for the export of TCM services, our hospital has over 20 years of rich experience serving patients from Russian-speaking regions, providing health care services to more than 100,000 foreign guests from over 40 countries, among which Russian-speaking patients account for 80% — ranking first among inbound tourist source countries. We have provided TCM diagnosis and treatment services for government dignitaries of Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and other countries, successfully completed the rehabilitation of Chernobyl nuclear power plant victims and injured children from the Beslan incident, and signed a 5-year long-term health care cooperation agreement with a Russian oil and gas company, with our professionalism and reputation widely recognized.
Aiming at health problems easily caused by Russia’s frigid climate, such as arthritis, lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, shoulder and neck pain, and chronic cardiovascular diseases, our hospital has created targeted TCM solutions, which, combined with the natural health care advantages of the tropical climate, achieve remarkable curative effects.
Common Health Problems of Russians and TCM Solutions in Sanya
| Common Health Problems of Russians | TCM Solutions in Sanya | Curative Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis, rheumatic pain | Acupuncture + Tuina massage + Tropical solar therapy | Significantly relieve pain and improve joint mobility |
| Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation | Chinese herbal bath + Moxibustion + Traction | Most patients recover without surgery |
| Shoulder and neck pain | Chinese massage + Cupping therapy + Climatic recuperation | Quickly relieve muscle tension and fatigue |
| Chronic cardiovascular diseases | Chinese herbal conditioning + Meridian regulation | Improve blood circulation and assist in reducing disease risk |
Genuine Patient Review: “Here, I cured my lumbar intervertebral disc herniation only through TCM physical therapy without surgery. Now I come to Sanya for health care every year.” — Yana, Russian tourist
III. Core TCM Physiotherapy Services
Our hospital provides international guests with comprehensive and personalized TCM physiotherapy services. All services are personally operated by experienced TCM experts, who customize exclusive conditioning plans according to the patient’s constitution and health problems to ensure the effect of diagnosis and treatment.
Details of Core TCM Physiotherapy Services
| Service Item | Item Description | Recommended Course |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | Precisely stimulate acupuncture points, dredge meridians and promote qi and blood circulation, harmonize visceral functions | 5-10 sessions/course |
| Tuina Massage | Traditional TCM manipulations, relieve muscle soreness, correct joint dislocation, relax body and mind | 3-7 sessions/course |
| Chinese Herbal Bath/Fumigation | Warm herbal bath penetrates the skin, dispel cold and dampness, promote blood circulation to remove blood stasis, suitable for cold-damp constitution | 7-14 days/course |
| Moxibustion Therapy | Warm moxibustion unblocks meridians, tonify yang-qi, enhance body immunity, improve deficiency-cold symptoms | 5-10 sessions/course |
| Cupping Therapy | Negative pressure adsorption eliminates dampness and toxins, dredges meridians, relieves deep muscle fatigue and pain | 3-5 sessions/course |
| Scalpel Acupuncture Therapy | Minimally invasive treatment technology, immediate effect for intractable pain and soft tissue adhesion | 1-3 sessions/course |
| TCM Constitution Identification | Pulse diagnosis and consultation by senior TCM doctors, accurately judge constitution type, customize exclusive conditioning plan | Mandatory for first visit |
| Health Preserving Medicated Diet | More than 300 kinds of health care meals of “Xisongtang” brand, dietary therapy combined with physiotherapy doubles the effect | Available throughout the course |
IV. True One-Stop “Medical + Tourism” Service
We fully understand the needs of international guests. We not only provide professional TCM diagnosis and treatment, but also perfectly integrate health care services with Sanya’s tropical island vacation, creating a true one-stop “Medical + Tourism” experience, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of sunshine, beaches and the sea while receiving treatment and rehabilitation.
1. Travel and Policy Convenience
Visa-free Entry: Russian citizens can enjoy the 30-day visa-free policy in Hainan, applicable for tourism and health care — travel at will; Direct Flights: Direct flights to Sanya are available from 14 Russian cities including Moscow and St. Petersburg, with a flight duration of about 9 hours. In the first half of 2025, the number of Russian tourists to Sanya increased by 266.2% year-on-year, accounting for more than 40% of Sanya’s total international tourists.
2. Rich Health Tourism Packages
| Package Name | Duration | Package Content | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Health Relaxation Package | 7 days | Daily TCM physiotherapy + Beach leisure + Tai Chi courses | People with shoulder/neck/low back pain, insomnia, physical fatigue |
| 14-Day Chronic Disease Rehabilitation Package | 14 days | Systematic TCM conditioning + Rehabilitation training + Health vacation | Patients with hypertension, diabetes, bone and joint diseases and other chronic illnesses |
| Family Health Care Package | Customized | Parents’ TCM conditioning + Children’s TCM culture experience | Families looking to enjoy a healthy vacation together |
3. Full-process Worry-free Supporting Services
✈ Airport Transfer: Private car transfer from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to hospital/cooperative sea view hotels;
🗣️ Russian Translation: Professional medical translator accompanies you throughout the process, zero communication barriers during diagnosis and treatment;
🏨 Accommodation: Optional hospital health care wards or nearby star-rated sea view hotels to meet different budgets;
📚 Cultural Experience: Chinese herbal identification, tea art, Tai Chi courses, and tours to Sanya’s key scenic spots — Yalong Bay, Tianyahaijiao, Nanshan Temple;
✈ Health Care Charter Flights: The first medical institution in China approved for foreign health care charter flight qualification, more flexible travel options.
4. Excellent Service Data and Real Tourist Reviews
Our hospital receives about 7,000 international patients annually, with overseas service centers in Kazakhstan, Canada and other countries, and our professional services cover the whole world.
✓ Maria (Moscow): “I came to Sanya with severe neck pain. It was completely cured after two weeks of treatment, and now I come every year.”
✓ Alexander (Novosibirsk): “I had lumbar problems for many years, and the effect of acupuncture treatment in Sanya exceeded all expectations!”
✓ Russian Tourist: “The solar therapy combined with TCM conditioning here is more surprising than health care on the Black Sea.”
V. How to Start Your TCM Health Care Journey in Sanya?
The booking process is simple and efficient, and you can start your health care vacation in four steps:
- Online/Phone Booking: Fill in the International Patient Medical Consultation Form through our official website or exclusive hotline;
- Exclusive Consultant Connection: A professional medical consultant will contact you within 72 hours to customize a personalized health care plan;
- Full Travel Confirmation: Assist you in arranging all travel details such as air tickets, accommodation, airport transfer, etc.;
- Worry-free Treatment at the Hospital: Enjoy one-stop TCM health care services without language barriers after arrival.
Booking and Contact Information
Russian Hotline for International Outpatient Department: +86-898-3152 5777
Hospital Main Line: +86-898-88275345
Official Website: www.syszhy.cn (Russian version supported)
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00-20:00
VI. Concluding Message
For more than 20 years, our hospital has provided health care services to more than 100,000 foreign tourists from over 40 countries, and Russian friends are one of our main and most loyal customer groups. When the warmth of moxibustion meets the tropical sunshine, and the millennial wisdom of TCM combines with modern tourism services, Sanya Municipal Hospital of TCM and Sanya International Friendship TCM Sanatorium are becoming the top destination of the “Silk Road of Health” in the hearts of Russian tourists.
Sunshine, beaches, TCM health care — We are in Sanya, looking forward to your arrival!
