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◆ Class III-A TCM Hospital
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine
广西中医药大学第一附属医院传统中医 · TCM
Founded in 1941, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine is a traditional Chinese medicine hospital in Nanning, among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide.
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About
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine is the leading TCM institution in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, located in the capital Nanning. The hospital is notable not only for its TCM services but for its integration of Zhuang traditional medicine (壮医, Zhuang Yi) — the indigenous medical system of the Zhuang people, China's largest ethnic minority, who are concentrated in Guangxi. This dual TCM-Zhuang medicine identity makes it a unique institution in Chinese healthcare.
History & scale
Founded in 1941, the hospital has over 80 years of history. With approximately 1,500 inpatient beds, it is a substantial TCM hospital. The hospital's location in Guangxi — with its subtropical environment, rich medicinal plant biodiversity, and Zhuang cultural context — shapes its clinical character.
Star specialties
Besides standard TCM departments (TCM internal medicine, acupuncture, orthopedics, gynecology), the hospital's distinctive program is Zhuang medicine — a traditional medical system with its own diagnostic methods (including独特的目诊, eye diagnosis), therapeutic techniques (Zhuang medicated thread moxibustion, Zhuang acupuncture at specific points), and pharmacopoeia using Guangxi's rich plant resources. TCM dermatology is a strength, treating skin conditions common in the subtropical climate. The hospital also has expertise in conditions relevant to the Guangxi population and environment.
Achievements & recognition
As a Grade A Class A (三甲) TCM hospital, it is central to TCM and Zhuang medicine education and research. Its Zhuang medicine program has national-level recognition as a key ethnic minority medicine specialty.
International services
International services are modest but the Zhuang medicine program attracts international interest. Nanning's ASEAN connections provide some international patient flow. English-language support is limited; interpretation should be arranged independently.
Why choose this hospital
For international patients, this hospital offers access to Zhuang traditional medicine — a distinctive ethnic medical system practiced alongside TCM that is unavailable elsewhere. Patients interested in the medical traditions of southern China's ethnic minorities will find unique therapeutic approaches here.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine located?
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine is located in Nanning, China.
- Is The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine a reputable hospital?
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine is a Class III-A hospital — the highest tier in China's grading system, held by only about 5% of hospitals nationwide.
- Can international patients visit The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine?
- Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (+86-771-5848588).
