🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Lijiang

1. Common Altitude-Related Health Issues & Public Facilities

Health Issue	Recommended Facility	Contact	Address	Avg. Wait	Cost (USD)
Acute Mountain Sickness	Lijiang People's Hospital	+86-888-512-2817	528 Fuhui Rd, Gucheng District	1.5 hours	$25-60
Food Poisoning	Lijiang People's Hospital	+86-888-512-2817	528 Fuhui Rd, Gucheng District	2 hours	$20-50
Hiking Injuries	Lijiang Traditional Medicine Hospital	+86-888-519-2120	7 Caiyun Rd, Gucheng	1 hour	$30-80
Respiratory Distress	Lijiang Emergency Center	+86-888-120 (say "English")	526 Fuhui Rd, Gucheng District	24/7 ER	$40-100

Key Notes:

• Lijiang People's Hospital are public Grade 3A hospitals (National standard)

• Cash/Alipay/Wechat only - no international insurance billing

  
  

2. Emergency Protocols

🚑 Critical Situations (Requiring Evacuation)

1. Initial Stabilization:

   • Lijiang People's Hospital ER (24/7)

   • Contact your embassy immediately

2. Air Transfer Options:

   • Closest advanced facility:

     • Kunming (40min flight)

     • Recommended hospital: Yunnan First People's Hospital (Grade 3A, +86-871-6364-5566)

   • Insurance-covered medevac:

     • Contact SOS International (+86-10-6462-9100)

💊 Pharmacy Access

• Bilingual options:

  • Carry generic drug names (e.g., "Acetazolamide" for altitude sickness)

3. Pediatric Care

(Limited options - public only)

Hospital	Specialty	Contact	Notes
Lijiang Maternal & Child Health Hosp	General Pediatrics	+86-888-510-1246	Mandarin only, basic care

Warning: For serious pediatric cases, immediate transfer to Kunming Children's Hospital (+86-871-6330-8872) is advised

4. Cost & Capability Comparison

Service	Lijiang Public	Kunming Public	Difference
CT Scan	$60	$45	+33%
Emergency Consult	$15	$20	-25%
Specialist Access	Limited	Full-range	N/A

Quality Note:Lijiang hospitals handle routine emergencies but lack:

• Advanced cardiac surgery

• Neonatal intensive care

• Multi-organ failure treatment

5. Must-Save Contacts

• Lijiang CDC Hotline: +86-888-12320 (Mandarin)

• Kunming Consulates:

  • US: +86-871-6532-3831

• Mountain Rescue: Dial 110 → Request "高山救援" (gāoshān jiùyuán)

6. Pro Tips for Altitude Areas

1. Pre-trip Prep:

   • Get altitude meds (e.g., Diamox) before arrival

   • Pack portable oxygen cans (sold at Lijiang Airport or Ask hotel)

2. Hospital Timing:

   • Avoid 8-10AM (local patient peak)

   • Evenings (6-9PM) have shortest waits