Recently, the global #ChinaTravel trend has gained significant popularity among international visitors.

Many overseas travelers have come to China to experience its breathtaking landscapes, discover local neighborhoods, and enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. After their trips, many shared videos online expressing their admiration: “China is amazing!”

Beyond tourism, an increasing number of international visitors are also exploring China’s healthcare services through #HospitalTravel experiences.

During their visit to China for the Canton Fair, three young women from Russia visited the International Health Management Center of Guangdong Clifford Hospital and experienced an efficient, comprehensive healthcare journey.

"Guangdong Clifford Hospital Has an Excellent Reputation Among Our Community”

“Kruto! (Amazing!) Guangzhou is such a beautiful city. We really love it here.” The Canton Fair, with more than six decades of history, has long served as a bridge connecting Guangzhou with global trade. The three Russian visitors — Nastya, Nina, and HacTR — got to know Guangzhou through the Canton Fair.

In 2024, this was their second visit to Guangzhou. However, unlike previous trips focused mainly on business and city exploration, they had an additional important plan: To receive a comprehensive health examination at the International Health Management Center of Guangdong Clifford Hospital.

Cutting-Edge Health Examination Technologies

Why travel thousands of miles for health management services? Nina explained that Guangdong Clifford Hospital had been frequently recommended within their social circle and had developed a strong reputation among Russian visitors.

Before arriving, the three women contacted Marina, the hospital’s Russian-language interpreter. Prior to their visit, Marina had already communicated extensively with the medical team at the International Health Management Center to ensure that the patients could receive direct medical services immediately upon arrival and complete examinations.

Dr. Ou Junwen, Vice President of Guangdong Clifford Hospital and Director of the International Health Management Center, personally received the visitors and designed individualized health examination plans for them. In addition to routine examinations such as blood tests, CT scans, and ultrasound examinations, the three visitors also experienced the center’s specialized health assessment programs. 

"A Device Like Headphones Can Analyze My Whole Body? That's Incredible!"

“Do you know? I wore something that looked like headphones, and it could actually analyze my entire body’s organs! It was amazing!” Nastya excitedly described one of the center’s featured assessment technologies — the Cell Magnetic Resonance Detection and Analysis System, a specialized detection tool also used in astronaut health assessment programs. In addition, the visitors experienced comprehensive gut microbiome analysis, traditional Chinese medicine AI-based health assessment, and other innovative non-invasive health screening technologies. They described these advanced assessments as a kind of “non-invasive body detective”, helping people better understand their health conditions. 

Completing Comprehensive Health Screening in One Visit: The Efficiency of Chinese Healthcare

The ability to complete dozens of health assessment programs during a single hospital visit deeply impressed the three visitors. Most examination results were available on the same day, while more complex assessments were completed within three days.

After receiving their reports, Dr. Ou Junwen provided one-on-one professional interpretation and health recommendations. During the consultation, Nina became slightly concerned after discovering minor health issues, while Nastya discussed her interest in using semaglutide for weight management. Dr. Ou patiently explained medication indications, contraindications, and recommended follow-up assessments and treatment strategies based on their individual conditions. 

"This Healthcare Experience Was Extremely Smooth"

The efficient healthcare process left the three visitors highly impressed. According to their experience, in many overseas healthcare systems, patients often need to schedule different examinations separately, wait approximately a week for results, and then spend additional time arranging appointments with private physicians for report interpretation. Because of their tight schedules, they hardly had time to complete comprehensive health examinations in Russia. In addition, they have been engaged in international trade for many years and experienced healthcare services in many different countries. In comparison, they felt “Chinese-style medical care” to be more efficient. Across various social media platforms, many international visitors from countries including the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Germany, Georgia, and Ireland have also shared positive experiences regarding medical services in China. 

Exploring World-Class Anti-Aging Treatment: "We Want to Come Back Again"

Although China provides highly efficient healthcare services, given its large population, it is still challenging to make appointments at public hospitals in metropolis. For this reason,  Nastya, Nina, and HacTR preferred private medical institutions such as Guangdong Clifford Hospital, where they could access medical resources as good as those of public hospitals while enjoying a more personalized healthcare environment. During their visit, they also explored the hospital’s distinctive anti-aging medicine programs, including, antioxidant therapy, ozone therapy, wIRA therapy (Water-filtered Infrared-A therapy) , electromagnetic biofeedback therapy, cell storage services, comprehensive immune therapy, and gut microbiome testing. 

Smart Oxygen Chamber and Hyperthermia: A New Healthcare Experience

Among all the services they experienced, the smart oxygen chamber, which resembles a futuristic space capsule, left the deepest impression on the visitors. After trying the treatment, Nina shared her experience:

“It felt as if I was floating in the air, gently surrounded by oxygen. The feeling was incredibly relaxing and comfortable.” After arriving in Guangzhou, Nastya developed a cold with severe nasal congestion.

Following a chest thermal therapy session, she noticed significant improvement in her breathing and felt that her nasal passages became much clearer.

For HacTR, the busy schedule of the Canton Fair had caused considerable knee discomfort. The medical team arranged targeted knee thermal therapy for her, and the warm therapeutic experience helped her feel that the tension and fatigue in her legs had been greatly relieved. 

"I Love These Treatments — We Don’t Have Similar Programs in Our Public Hospitals"

“I absolutely love these programs. Public hospitals in our country do not offer these kinds of services. Some private hospitals may provide similar treatments, but the cost would probably be very high.” Nastya spoke enthusiastically about her experience.

Due to their demanding professional schedules, Nastya, Nina, and HacTR rarely had time to focus on preventive healthcare. They had also been concerned that health examinations and medical visits would involve complicated procedures and long waiting times. However, the highly efficient healthcare journey at Guangdong Clifford Hospital allowed them to complete comprehensive health management services within a short period of time. 

Before leaving, all three visitors told Marina, their Russian-language interpreter: “If we have the opportunity to return, we will definitely come back to Guangdong Clifford Hospital and experience the anti-aging medicine programs again.” 

A Trusted Healthcare Destination for International Patients

In fact, Nastya, Nina, and HacTR represent only a small number of international visitors receiving healthcare services at Guangdong Clifford Hospital.

For more than 20 years since its establishment, Guangdong Clifford Hospital has consistently pursued high-standard and an international vision in medical care. The hospital has set up personal health records and provided diagnosis and treatment services for international residents working and living in China, with more than 10,000 patient visits recorded.

Serving a Global Community with Patient-Centered Healthcare

Located near the international residential community of Clifford Estates, Guangdong Clifford Hospital serves a diverse population of international residents from different countries, cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Over the years, many international residents have come to regard the hospital as their preferred healthcare provider in China. Whether it’s outpatient and emergency treatment, dental care, cataract surgery, or traditional Chinese medicine therapies such as acupuncture and fire dragon cupping, the hospital can always  provide timely and professional medical support tailored to different patient needs. 

Additionally, Guangdong Clifford Hospital provides a comprehensive range of international services, including, international commercial insurance reimbursement support, one-on-one premium health examinations, comprehensive health management programs, advanced anti-aging assessments and interventions, professional interpreter assistance throughout the healthcare journey. 

These services help eliminate barriers and allow international patients to receive medical care with comfort while living abroad.