In short: Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, has several large Grade III, Class A public hospitals, including Yunnan Provincial First People's Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, a provincial cancer hospital, two public TCM hospitals and three partner hospitals of BeWellTrip. It is about two and a half hours by air from Dhaka and close to Southeast Asia, and it is one of our two home cities.
Kunming's hospitals at a glance
All nine hospitals in our Kunming guide, with what each is known for. The figures are the hospitals' own.
| Hospital | Rating | Known for | Key figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunnan Provincial First People's Hospital (Kunhua Hospital) | Grade III, Class A | Respiratory medicine, Haematology, Gastroenterology | Patient visits a year: More than 3.1 million |
| The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University | Grade III, Class A | Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory medicine | Total patient visits: 4.003 million |
| The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University | Grade III, Class A | Urology, Critical care medicine, Neurology | Open beds: 2,255 |
| Yunnan Cancer Hospital (The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Kunming Medical University) | Grade III, Class A | Thoracic oncology, Gastrointestinal oncology, Breast oncology | Total patient visits: More than 1 million |
| Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Grade III, Class A | Integrated Chinese and Western medicine, Neurology, Orthopaedics | Authorised beds: 1,355 |
| Kunming Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Grade III, Class A | Acupuncture, Respiratory medicine, Colorectal care | Founded: 1956 |
| Kunming Tongren Hospital | Grade III, Class A; partner hospital | Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics and spinal care, Oncology | Accredited Grade III, Class A: July 2023 |
| Kunming Aier Eye Hospital | Private hospital; partner hospital | Refractive care, Cataract and glaucoma, Paediatric eye care | Founded: 2010 |
| Yunnan Richland International Hospital | Private hospital; partner hospital | Multidisciplinary care, Inpatient facilities | Founded: 2007 |
Which hospital for what
- Comprehensive health checkup: the checkup centres of Kunhua Hospital and The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, among the largest public hospitals in the province. See our checkup guide.
- Cancer: Yunnan Cancer Hospital, the provincial cancer hospital, with thoracic, gastrointestinal, breast and radiotherapy teams.
- Complex general and surgical care: the two affiliated hospitals of Kunming Medical University and Kunhua Hospital, each with its own specialties listed above.
- Traditional Chinese medicine: Yunnan Provincial Hospital of TCM and Kunming Municipal Hospital of TCM, whose preventive-care centre runs constitution clinics. See TCM wellness.
- Our partner hospitals: Kunming Tongren Hospital, a Grade III, Class A general hospital with an international medical department; Kunming Aier Eye Hospital for eye care; and Yunnan Richland International Hospital, a private hospital for international and private patients.
If the right specialist for your condition works in another Chinese city, we arrange that referral too.
Getting to Kunming
- Kunming Changshui International Airport has direct flights from many Southeast and South Asian cities; Dhaka is about two and a half hours away.
- The China–Laos railway links Kunming with Vientiane.
- Your coordinator meets you at arrivals. Check your entry route in our visa-free entry guide.
After your appointments
Kunming sits on a plateau at about 1,900 metres beside Dianchi Lake, with mild weather all year. Dali, Lijiang and the Stone Forest are within easy reach; see travel ideas.
Frequently asked questions
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Can patients from Bangladesh be treated in Kunming?
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Sources: each hospital's official website and published profile, as summarised on its page in our hospital guide. Figures are the hospitals' own; check with us for current services.