Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone
博鳌乐城国际医疗旅游先行区
China's only national medical special zone offering early-access drugs, innovative treatments, and world-class healthcare in a tropical paradise.
6+
Medical Institutions
10+
Innovative Treatments
865,300
Annual Patients (2025)
485+
Early-Access Medicines
4
Resources & Guides
About Boao Lecheng
Established in 2013 by State Council approval, Boao Lecheng is China's only national-level medical special zone. Located in Qionghai, Hainan Province, the zone spans over 20 km² and hosts 30+ medical institutions. Thanks to special regulatory privileges, patients can access 485+ FDA, EMA, and PMDA-approved medicines and devices before they are available elsewhere in mainland China. The zone has welcomed over 865,000 medical tourists in 2025 alone, representing 109% year-over-year growth.
Special Policy Advantages
As China's only national-level medical special zone, Boao Lecheng offers unique regulatory advantages for patients and medical institutions.
485+ innovative medicines
Access 485+ FDA, EMA, and PMDA-approved medicines and devices before they are available in mainland China.
Saved ¥62M in 2024-2025
Medical equipment and pharmaceuticals imported into the zone are exempt from tariffs, reducing costs.
59 countries eligible
Citizens of 59 countries can enter Hainan visa-free for up to 30 days for medical treatment.
15-day approval process
Foreign physicians can be approved to practice in the zone in as few as 15 days.
15% corporate tax rate
Encouraged industries enjoy a reduced 15% corporate tax rate compared to the standard 25%.
100% foreign ownership allowed
Since November 2024, wholly foreign-owned hospitals are permitted to operate in Hainan.
Featured Innovative Treatments
Access cutting-edge therapies available only in this special zone.
膝骨关节炎干细胞治疗
Autologous stem cell injection for knee cartilage regeneration
COPD干细胞治疗
Autologous airway stem cell transplant for lung regeneration
心衰干细胞治疗
Umbilical cord MSCs for cardiac regeneration
恶性肿瘤个性化DC疫苗
Personalized cancer immunotherapy using dendritic cells
罕见病特殊医学用途配方食品
Specialized nutrition for rare disease management
Medical Institutions
World-class hospitals and clinics within the zone.