China

In the Turpan Basin, every midsummer, when the temperature of the sand reaches around 60°C under the sun, the local Uighurs bury their limbs in the sand during breaks between work and after meals. Used to relieve pain and relieve fatigue. It is said that this health-preserving and disease-preventing method has been popular in the local area for more than 100 years, and has gradually become "a unique thing in Huozhou". Nowadays, a "sand therapy center" has been established and equipped with full-time medical personnel, and the value of sand therapy has been further utilized. In addition, there are also "sand therapy centers" in places such as Dunhuang, China.

Egypt

Siwa, Egypt, has a typical tropical desert climate. At noon, the outdoor sand temperature reaches over 60 degrees Celsius. After working and being busy, local people like to bury themselves in the sand to relieve pain and relieve fatigue. This health and disease prevention method has been passed down for many years and has become "a unique thing in Siwa". Cairo has a special "sand therapy" center equipped with full-time medical staff. Every summer, tourists from all over the world come to experience "sand therapy" in an endless stream.

Middle East

"Sand therapy" is a traditional treatment method in the Middle East, used to treat some skin and muscle diseases.