Grade 3A Public HospitalGeneral hospitalSanya
Sanya Central Hospital (Hainan Provincial Third People's Hospital) was founded in 1962 as the Hainan Agricultural Reclamation Sanya Hospital and has been a Grade 3A hospital since 1996. It has 1,800 authorised beds, about 1,286 of them open, and around 1,730 staff. Hainan provincial first-class key specialties include neurosurgery, gastroenterology, neonatology and radiology, and cardiovascular medicine and cardiothoracic surgery are also leading departments. It is a National Advanced Stroke Center, a national chest pain center and an International SOS network hospital, with a foreign-related medical service department, a VIP center and a health-check center. Its International Medical Clinic, reported in July 2026, focuses on stroke and Parkinson's disease.
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Grade 3A (三级甲等, “tertiary Grade A”) is the highest of China’s hospital grades, awarded to large hospitals with advanced care, teaching and research. This hospital is also a state-run public hospital.
Popular attractions in Sanya you can enjoy before or after your appointments.
LeisureEasy on recoveryYalong Bay is Sanya's most famous beach: a 7.5 km crescent of soft sand and clear water lined with resorts. The public beaches are free, making it an easy place for walks, swimming and sunsets during a recovery stay.
Recovery fit: Flat promenade and sandy beach with shade and many resort rest areas; easy for gentle walks. Avoid midday sun, check lifeguard zones and sea conditions before swimming.
CultureModerate effortA Buddhist cultural park on Hainan's southern coast, dominated by the 108 m Guanyin of Nanshan standing on the sea. Paths, temples and gardens make it a calm place for reflection, and shuttle buses connect the main areas.
Recovery fit: Large park with long distances; shuttle buses reduce walking, but approaching the Guanyin statue involves steps. Moderate; suitable with rest breaks, shade and water.
LandmarkModerate effortTianya Haijiao ('edge of the sky, corner of the sea') is a coastal park of granite boulders on a long beach, with the famous 'Nantian Yizhu' rock. Once a place of exile, it is now a symbol of China's far south.
Recovery fit: Mostly flat coastal paths with some uneven rocky stretches and little shade at midday. Moderate; visit in the morning or late afternoon and bring water and sun protection.
LeisureModerate effortWuzhizhou is a small island with coral reefs off Haitang Bay, known for clear water, snorkelling, diving and sea sports. Visitors take a boat from the pier and can walk around the island on easy paths.
Recovery fit: Needs a boat transfer, and heat and sun exposure are strong; diving and some water sports have health restrictions. Better after recovery; ask your doctor before diving or water sports.
