Location: Yunnan
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Suitable time: 1 Day
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd. was established in May 1993. Its predecessor was the Yunnan Baiyao Factory, founded in 1971, and the company was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in December 1993. Headquartered in Chenggong District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, the company has a registered capital of 1.784 billion yuan. Its main business operations span four major areas: pharmaceuticals, personal care and health products, traditional Chinese medicinal materials, and pharmaceutical logistics. Core products include the Yunnan Baiyao series, the Tianqi series, and Gongxuening Capsules, among others, while the company holds leading market shares in products such as toothpaste and aerosols. In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 40.033 billion yuan and net profit of 4.749 billion yuan.
The company traces its origins to the "Qu Huanchang Baobao Dan" formula created by Qu Huanchang in 1902; after the secret formula was nationalized in 1955, production was taken over by the Kunming Pharmaceutical Factory. In 1993, the company completed its shareholding restructuring and went public; it changed its name in 1996; completed the split-share reform in 2006; and, following the implementation of mixed-ownership reform from 2016 to 2019, established a structure without a single actual controlling shareholder. In 2025, it acquired Juyao Tang Pharmaceutical for 660 million yuan, and its smart factory was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a "Global Manufacturing Lighthouse". In 2018, the company was named to Forbes' list of the World's Best Employers, and in 2022, it obtained an internet hospital license to build a health management platform. In 2023, it established the "Industrial Hemp Research Center" and obtained a scientific research cultivation license. The company has been ranked among the Top 50 Global Pharmaceutical Companies four times, placing 33rd in 2025, and ranked 280th among China's Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises in 2019. On January 28, 2026, the company received the "2025 Yunnan Provincial People's Government Quality Award".
Trace brand history & cultural inheritance
Visit Yunnan Baiyao Product & Culture Museum. Trace the brand's century‑long origin, evolution of classic formulas, product iteration and brand development. Gain deep understanding of the value of traditional Chinese medicine culture and its modern commercial transformation.
Study digital transformation for healthcare enterprises
Gain first‑hand insights into end‑to‑end digital operation covering production execution, lab testing, warehouse management and full‑product traceability. Learn how pharmaceutical firms achieve precise raw‑material supply, small‑batch flexible production and intelligent finished‑goods warehousing & distribution.
In‑depth themed seminars with industry perspectives
Select one tailored themed lecture from multiple curriculum options. Explore innovation strategy, digital reform, big‑health industry trends, lean manufacturing and smart‑factory planning. Exchange with internal specialists on real‑world challenges and opportunities facing time‑honored enterprises.
Cross‑industry reference for global healthcare participants
Compare differences between Chinese traditional‑medicine‑driven healthcare business models and international pharmaceutical practices. Draw practical inspiration for brand inheritance, digital upgrading and industrial‑chain construction for overseas delegations.
09:30‑11:00｜Visit Yunnan Baiyao Production Lines & Automated Logistics Base
Guided walk along designated visitor passages. Explore the digital manufacturing and intelligent warehouse system built upon Yunnan Baiyao ERP system.
Note: Photography is restricted within certain production zones.
11:00‑11:30｜Visit Yunnan Baiyao Product & Culture Museum
Tour exhibition halls covering brand origin, classic formulas, product portfolio and corporate culture. Learn about the inheritance and modern development of this iconic TCM brand. Group photo opportunity.
11:30‑14:00｜Lunch & Break
Group lunch and rest period.
14:00‑17:00｜Themed Seminar (Choose 1 topic from curriculum list)
The seminar includes presentation, case sharing and interactive Q&A session for group discussion. Program wraps‑up at 17:00.
