🏥 Medical Guide for Foreigners Traveling in Beijing

🏥 Medical Guide for Foreigners Traveling in Beijing

Visiting Beijing and worried about health emergencies? Here’s a data-backed guide to handling medical issues, from minor illnesses to emergencies.

1. Common Traveler Health Issues & Where to Go

(Based on 2023 Beijing CDC tourist health data)

Health Issue	Recommended Hospital	Avg. Wait Time	Cost (USD)	Contact
Food Poisoning	Beijing United Family Hospital (Private)	30 mins	$100-300	+86-10-5927-7120
Respiratory Infection	Peking Union Med College Hosp (Public)	2 hrs	$20-50	+86-10-6915-1188
Sprains/Fractures	Beijing Jishuitan Hospital (Ortho)	1 hr	$30-100	+86-10-5851-6688
STDs/Urgent Care	Beijing Friendship Hospital	3 hrs	$50-150	+86-10-6313-8585
Dental Emergency	PKU School of Stomatology	1 hr	$40-200	+86-10-6217-9665

Key:

• Public hospitals are cheaper but crowded (2-4x longer waits).

• Private hospitals offer English support but cost 3-5x more.

2. Emergency Protocols

🚑 Life-Threatening Issues (Heart Attack, Stroke, Major Injury)

• Call 120 (China’s ambulance service)

• Best ER:

  • Peking Union Med College Hospital ER (24/7, English staff)

  • Address: 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District

💊 Prescription Refills

• International pharmacies:

  • Beijing United Family Pharmacy (Inside United Family Hospital)：+86-10-5927-7120

  • Requires original prescription (no refills without doctor visit).

3. Insurance & Payment Tips

• Public hospitals: Cash/Alipay only (no int’l insurance billing).

• Private hospitals: Accept Visa/Mastercard (e.g., United Family, Raffles).

• Cost example:

  • Public: $30 for flu treatment

  • Private: $150+ for same care

📌 Pro Tip:Download "Alipay" > "Medical Service" for:

• Real-time ER wait times

• Online appointment booking

4. Must-Have Contacts

• International SOS (24/7 English): +86-10-6462-9100

• US Embassy Med Unit: +86-10-8531-4000

• Beijing CDC Hotline: +86-10-12320

🚨 Keep in Wallet:

"I need medical help in English"  
请帮我找英语医疗服务  
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