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Boao International Hospital Hainan Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Zone
The founding hospital of China's Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone — a private international hospital where the zone's special policy framework enables access to stem cell therapies, imported drugs, and medical devices not yet approved on the Chinese mainland. Operating since the zone's inauguration in 2015, and affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. China Care coordinates remote pre-assessment and full logistics for your visit to Hainan.
Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, Qionghai, Hainan — ~80 km from Sanya, ~110 km from Haikou Airport
Quick Facts
Payment
International payment accepted
Consultation
Remote pre-assessment available
Advance booking
1–2 weeks minimum
Language
English-speaking staff available
Type
Private international · Lecheng zone
2015
Zone founding hospital
TCM+
Integrative medicine model
Cell Rx
Stem cell pioneer in China
59+
Visa-free nationalities (Hainan)
About the Hospital
The Zone's Founding Institution — Stem Cell and Integrative Medicine Since 2015
Boao International Hospital (博鳌超级医院), formally affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, holds a unique position in Chinese medical history: it was the first hospital established within the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, opening in 2015 when the zone itself was inaugurated. As the founding institution, it shaped the zone's original model of combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western regenerative science — and operates under the zone's special policy framework that permits access to cell therapies, imported drugs, and medical devices approved abroad but not yet cleared by China's NMPA.
The hospital's core identity is integrative medicine at the intersection of TCM and Western regenerative science. Its stem cell therapy programmes are among the most clinically structured in China, operating under full clinical protocols with laboratory monitoring and follow-up documentation. Beyond stem cell and regenerative medicine, Boao International provides integrative oncology support — structured TCM-based immune support, nutritional therapy, and symptom management alongside conventional cancer treatment. For patients already receiving cancer treatment elsewhere or returning from treatment, Boao's integrative oncology programme offers evidence-grounded supportive care.
The hospital also operates comprehensive anti-aging and health optimisation programmes for executives and high-net-worth individuals, combining biomarker-based screening, hormone assessment, metabolic evaluation, and personalised TCM-Western treatment protocols. As a private international hospital, it accepts international payment methods and its international coordination team can conduct remote pre-assessment before your travel — a distinct advantage over public mainland hospitals where all specialist review is in-person only.
"The founding hospital of the Lecheng zone has the longest track record with the zone's regulatory framework — and the most experience navigating what is available here that is not available anywhere else on the mainland."
Why Patients Choose Boao International Hospital
Three reasons international patients choose Boao International Hospital
Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapy Pioneer in the Lecheng Zone
The most established stem cell therapy programme in the Lecheng zone, operating since the zone's founding in 2015. Cell therapies approved in the U.S., EU, or Japan but not yet NMPA-cleared can be administered legally within the zone under full clinical protocols and laboratory monitoring. Boao International has a decade of experience with the regulatory framework that makes this possible — experience that newer entrants to the zone cannot replicate.
Structured Integrative Oncology Support
TCM-based immune support, nutritional therapy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine protocols designed to complement — not replace — conventional oncology. Backed by Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine academic oversight. Suitable for patients at any stage of cancer treatment, including those in remission seeking structured recovery support.
Private International Hospital With Remote Pre-Assessment
Unlike public mainland hospitals where all specialist review requires in-person attendance, Boao International's international coordination team can conduct a remote eligibility review within 3–5 days of receiving your records. For patients weighing travel to Hainan, this remote pre-assessment removes the need to travel before you know whether the programme is suitable for your situation.
Clinical Departments
Specialties Available to International Patients
The programmes most commonly accessed by international patients coordinated through China Care at Boao International Hospital.
Primary Focus
Stem Cell Therapy
Haematopoietic stem cell applications, mesenchymal stem cell programmes, and cell therapies approved overseas but not yet NMPA-cleared. Full laboratory monitoring, clinical oversight, and documented follow-up included under Lecheng zone framework.
Cell TherapyOverseas-ApprovedLab Monitoring
Primary Focus
Integrative Oncology
Structured TCM-based immune support, symptom management, and recovery protocols for cancer patients. Combination of herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, and immune modulation alongside conventional treatment. Academic oversight by SHUTCM.
Immune SupportTCM OncologyNutritional Therapy
Also Available
Regenerative Medicine
Tissue regeneration, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), exosome therapies, and growth factor treatments. Programmes designed for joint conditions, age-related degeneration, and post-injury recovery under the Lecheng zone's early-access framework.
PRPExosomesJoint Recovery
Also Available
Anti-Aging & Health Optimisation
Comprehensive biomarker profiling, hormonal assessment, metabolic evaluation, NAD+ therapy, and personalised longevity protocols. Targeted at executives seeking evidence-based health optimisation in a resort-quality environment.
Biomarker ScreeningHormone PanelNAD+
Also Available
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na, and classical TCM diagnosis by practitioners affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine — one of China's leading TCM academic institutions.
AcupunctureHerbal MedicineSHUTCM Affiliated
Access via China Care
Not sure which programme is right for you?
Submit your records to China Care. We confirm programme eligibility with Boao International Hospital's coordination team and report back within 3–5 days — before you travel.
How to Access Treatment at Boao International Hospital
China Care coordinates the full intake process for international patients, from initial record submission through to on-the-ground support during your stay in Hainan.
Step 1
Submit Your Records to China Care
Send your medical records, pathology reports, imaging, and a summary of your health goals to China Care. For oncology patients, include prior treatment history and current disease status. For stem cell or regenerative medicine enquiries, a brief health history is sufficient. We review your records and prepare a bilingual case summary within 1–2 working days.
records review · 1–2 days
Step 2
Remote Eligibility Review by Boao International's Coordination Team
China Care submits your case summary to Boao International Hospital's international patient coordination team. As a private international hospital, Boao International is able to conduct a remote eligibility review — within 3–5 days — without requiring you to travel first. No in-person proxy consultation is needed at this stage. The coordination team confirms programme suitability and provides an outline of the recommended protocol before you book travel.
remote review · 3–5 days · no travel required yet
Step 3
Travel to Hainan for Your In-Person Consultation
Hainan offers visa-free entry for nationals of 59+ countries for stays of up to 30 days — most treatment programmes fall within this window. You travel to Hainan and attend your first in-person consultation at Boao International Hospital. The specialist confirms the treatment plan and cost estimate at this appointment. China Care provides full travel guidance and logistics support for your visit.
in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate confirmed
Step 4
Admission & Treatment
Once you agree to proceed, admission is arranged through Boao International Hospital's international coordination desk. Payment is made directly to the hospital via international bank transfer or payment terms confirmed before admission — China Care does not collect or handle medical payments. The Lecheng zone's special policies enable access to imported drugs and devices not yet approved on the Chinese mainland, and your treatment protocol may include therapies that cannot legally be administered at other Chinese hospitals outside the zone.
international payment · Lecheng zone early-access framework applies
Step 5
Discharge and Follow-Up
Complete bilingual discharge documentation is issued on the day of discharge, including all investigation results, treatment administered, and follow-up recommendations. For stem cell and regenerative medicine patients, a home continuation plan with monitoring recommendations is provided. Remote follow-up with Boao International's team is available for post-discharge questions.
bilingual documentation · home continuation plan · remote follow-up
Remote pre-assessment (3–5 days)Bilingual case coordinationStem cell programme reviewInternational payment acceptedHainan visa-free guidancePayment direct to hospitalBilingual discharge documentsHome continuation plan
Before You Travel
What international patients need to know
Payment
International payment accepted
Payment made directly to hospital. International bank transfer or terms confirmed before admission. China Care does not handle medical payments.
Advance booking
1–2 weeks minimum
Remote pre-assessment can be conducted before travel. In-person admission booked after eligibility confirmed.
Consultation type
Remote pre-assessment available
Private international hospital. Remote eligibility review within 3–5 days. In-person consultation at first visit to confirm treatment plan.
Language
English-speaking staff
International coordination team is English-capable. China Care provides additional bilingual support for Arabic, Russian, and other languages.
Getting there
~80 km from Sanya
Approximately 110 km from Haikou Meilan Airport, 80 km from Sanya Phoenix Airport. China Care provides full travel logistics guidance.
Hospital type
Private · International · Lecheng zone
Hainan offers visa-free entry for 59+ nationalities (up to 30 days). Zone framework enables early access to overseas-approved drugs and devices.
Common Questions
What patients ask about Boao International Hospital
Is stem cell therapy at Boao International Hospital legal and safe?
Within the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, the use of cell therapies approved in the U.S., EU, or Japan is legally authorised even if not yet cleared by China's NMPA — this is the zone's founding policy rationale. Boao International Hospital conducts its stem cell programmes under full clinical protocols with laboratory monitoring, written informed consent, and documented follow-up. Patients are advised to discuss specific programmes in detail with the China Care team and to ensure treatment is clinically indicated for their condition before travelling. The hospital's decade of experience with the zone's framework is a meaningful indicator of institutional competence in navigating these programmes safely.
What is integrative oncology and who is it suitable for?
Integrative oncology combines conventional cancer treatment with evidence-based complementary approaches such as TCM herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, and immune modulation. At Boao International, these programmes are designed to support — not replace — conventional cancer treatment by managing side effects, supporting immune function, and improving quality of life during and after treatment. They are suitable for patients at any stage of treatment, including those in remission seeking structured recovery support. The programmes are backed by academic oversight from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Can Boao International Hospital treat cancer directly?
Boao International is not a primary cancer treatment centre for complex oncology surgery or haematology. Its role in oncology is integrative support and immune modulation alongside conventional treatment. For primary cancer treatment in China within the Lecheng zone, China Care coordinates with West China Lecheng Hospital (surgery) or Ruijin Hospital Hainan (medical oncology and haematology), with Boao International providing complementary integrative support where indicated.
How does Boao International compare to other hospitals in the Lecheng zone?
Each hospital in the Lecheng zone has a distinct profile. Boao International is the strongest choice for stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, integrative oncology support, and anti-aging programmes — and has the longest track record in the zone. Ruijin Hospital Hainan leads in haematology and advanced medical oncology. West China Lecheng Hospital leads in complex cancer surgery. China Care evaluates each patient's needs and recommends the right hospital — or a combined pathway across multiple Lecheng zone institutions. See our guide to the Hainan Lecheng Medical Zone for the full picture.
Do I need a visa to visit Boao International Hospital?
Hainan offers visa-free entry for nationals of 59+ countries for stays of up to 30 days. Most treatment and wellness programmes at Boao International fall within this window. For longer programmes, China Care advises on the appropriate visa pathway. The hospital is located in Qionghai within the Boao Lecheng zone, approximately 80 km from Sanya Phoenix Airport or 110 km from Haikou Meilan Airport. China Care provides full travel and logistics guidance for your visit.
What anti-aging programmes does Boao International offer?
Boao International's health optimisation programmes include comprehensive biomarker profiling (inflammatory markers, hormonal panels, metabolic screening, oxidative stress markers), personalised longevity protocols combining TCM and Western interventions, NAD+ therapy, hormone optimisation where clinically indicated, and targeted regenerative treatments. Programmes are typically delivered over 5–14 days. For executives seeking evidence-based health optimisation rather than conventional hospital treatment, these programmes are the primary draw. China Care confirms current programme availability and suitability before your visit.
How does payment work at Boao International Hospital?
As a private international hospital, Boao International accepts international payment methods — including international bank transfer. Payment terms are confirmed with the hospital before admission. Payment is made directly to the hospital; China Care does not collect or process medical payments. The coordination fee paid to China Care is separate from and in addition to the hospital's treatment costs. Treatment costs are quoted directly by the hospital — we never add to or mark up the hospital's quoted cost.
Get Started
Ready to enquire about treatment at Boao International Hospital?
Submit your records to China Care. We submit your case to Boao International Hospital's coordination team and report back within 3–5 days — before you commit to travelling.
China Care coordinates your case with Boao International Hospital's international coordination team. Treatment costs are quoted directly by the hospital. We never add to or mark up the hospital's quoted treatment cost.
