🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Xi'an

🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Xi'an

1. Common Traveler Health Issues & Verified Facilities

Health Issue	Recommended Facility	Type	Contact	Address	Avg. Wait	Cost (USD)
Heatstroke/Dehydration	Xi'an Jiaotong Univ. Hospital	Public	+86-029-8532-3112	277 Yanta West Rd, Yanta Dist	1.5 hours	$20-50
Food Poisoning	Xi'an Gaoxin （High-Tech) Hospital Int'l Dept	Private	+86-29-8833-0088	16 ,Tuanjie Road ,Hi tech Zone, Xi’an	1 hour	$30-80
Respiratory Problems	Tangdu Hospital	Public	+86-29-8477-7777	569 Xinsi Rd, Baqiao District	2 hours	$25-60
Fractures/Sprains	Honghui Hospital (Ortho)	Public	+86-29-8780-0002	555 Youyi East Rd, Beilin	1 hour	$40-120
Dental Emergency	The Third Affiliated Hospital of AFMU	Public	+86-29-8477-6225	No.145,Changle West Road	45 mins	$80-200

Key Notes:

• Public hospitals: Cheaper but require Mandarin assistance (use translation apps)

• Private clinics: English service available (e.g., Arrail Dental)

2. Emergency Protocols

🚑 Life-Threatening Situations

• Call 120 → Say "English" → Request transfer to:

  • Xi'an Gaoxin （High-Tech) Hospital Int'l Dept (Best English support)

  • Xi'an Jiaotong Univ. Hospital ER (Largest public ER)

💊 Pharmacy Access

• Foreigner-friendly options:

  • Xi'an Gaoxin （High-Tech) Hospital Int'l Dept: +86-29-8833-0120

3. Pediatric Care Options

(For traveling families - all verified 2024)

Hospital	Specialty	Contact	Notes
Xi'an Children's Hospital	General Pediatrics	+86-29-8769-2114	Public facility, limited English
High-Tech Hospital Pediatrics	Bilingual Care	+86-29-8833-0132	Some English-speaking staff
Northwest Women & Children's Hospital	Neonatal Care	+96126	Public NICU available

Tip: Morning visits (8-10AM) have shortest waits at public pediatric hospitals

4. Quality & Cost Comparison

Service	Public Hospital	Private Facility	Savings
Doctor Consultation	$10-20	$60-100	70%
X-ray	$25	$90	72%
Blood Tests	$15	$60	75%

Quality Notes:

• The First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU, Xi'an Jiaotong Univ. Hospital: Grade 3A (China's highest standard)

• High-Tech Hospital: Best English support among public options

5. Must-Save Contacts

• Shaanxi CDC Hotline: +86-29-12320 (Mandarin only)

• US Consulate (Beijing covers Xi'an): +86-10-8531-4000

• Police Medical Assist: Dial 110 → Say "yīngyǔ yīliáo" (英语医疗)

6. Pro Tips

1. Use "Xi'an Health" WeChat mini-program for:

   • Real-time hospital wait times

   • Medication lookup (CN↔EN)

2. Avoid hospitals during:

   • Monday mornings (peak registration)

   • 2-4PM (doctor shift changes)