🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Zhangjiakou

Zhangjiakou's Environment & Health Risks

Zhangjiakou, host of the 2022 Winter Olympics, features a continental monsoon climate with extreme seasonal variations:

• Altitude: 700-2,800m elevation (Chongli Ski Area) → Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) risks

• Winter Hazards (Nov-Mar):

  • Temperatures: -20°C to -5°C → Frostbite/hypothermia

  • Dry air (humidity <30%) → Respiratory irritation

• Summer Activities (Jun-Aug):

  • Grassland hiking → Tick-borne diseases (Lyme risk)

  • High UV radiation (index 8-10) → Sunburn

• Local Diet:

  • High-salt preserved meats → Hypertension exacerbation

  • Unpasteurized dairy → Bacterial infections

🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Zhangjiakou

Common Health Issues & Response Protocols

Health Issue	Causes	Immediate Action	Recommended Public Hospital	Avg. ER Wait
Frostbite	Sub-zero temperatures	Warm gradually (NOT rub); avoid direct heat	Zhangjiakou First Hospital	40 mins
Altitude Sickness	Rapid ascent >1,800m	Descend 500m; use portable oxygen	Peking University Third Affiliated Hospital Chongli	30 mins
Ski Injuries	Falls on slopes	Immobilize joint; prevent hypothermia	Peking University Third Affiliated Hospital Chongli	60 mins
Tick Bites	Grassland hiking	Remove tick with tweezers; save for testing	Hebei North China Med University Affiliated Hospital	N/A
Respiratory Distress	Dry air + pollution	Use humidifier mask; seek bronchodilators	Zhangjiakou First Hospital	50 mins

Public Hospital Directory (Grade 2A-3A)

Hospital	Specialties	Address	Contact
Zhangjiakou First Hospital	Trauma, Frostbite, Skin	6 Libaishi, Xinhua St, Qiaoxi District	+86-313-804-5080
Hebei Northern China Med Univ Affiliated Hosp	Tick bite	12 Changqing Rd, Qiaoxi District	+86-313-804-2120
Peking University Third Affiliated Hospital Chongli	Orthopedics, Ski Injuries	Yingbin Rd, Chongli	+86-313-461-2289

All are public institutions (Grade 2A-3A). The North China University of Science and Technology Affiliated Third Hospital Chongli Campus is a National Regional Medical Center.

Pediatric Care Focus

Zhangjiakou Children's Hospital (张家口市儿童医院)

• Address: 58 Dongxing St, Qiaodong District

• 24/7 Hotline: +86-313-588-9111

• Key Services:

  • Altitude Sickness Unit: Pediatric oxygen therapy

  • Winter ER: Frostbite & fracture treatment

  • Vaccination Clinic: TBE/Japanese Encephalitis vaccines

• Critical Notes:

  • Carry child-sized oxygen masks if skiing >2,000m

  • For complex cases: Transfer to Beijing Children's Hospital (3hrs by car)

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Emergency Protocols

🚨 Severe Case Transfers:

Condition	Destination	Transport	Time
Major Trauma	Peking Univ Third Hosp	Ambulance + Jingzhang Expwy	2.5 hrs
Pediatric Emergencies	Beijing Children's Hosp	Medical train (G-series)	1.5 hrs

🆘 Emergency Contacts:

• Ambulance: Dial 120 → Say "wàijí értóng" (外籍儿童) for pediatric cases

• Mountain Rescue: Dial 119 (Fire Dept handles ski rescues)

• Int'l SOS: Beijing Center +86-10-6462-9100

Cost & Prevention Guide

Service	Avg Cost (USD)	Prevention Tip
Frostbite Treatment	$50–$120	Use "HEAT" gel packs (avoid direct skin)
Altitude Consultation	$20	Ascend >300m/day above 1,500m
Pediatric Oxygen Session	$15/hour	Rent portable oxygen at ski resorts
ER Admission	$30	Carry cash - no int'l insurance accepted

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Environmental Health Alerts

1. Winter Air Quality:

   • PM2.5 peaks at 150-200 μg/m³ (Dec-Feb) → Asthmatics avoid outdoor mornings

2. Summer Tick Season:

   • Lyme disease risk May-Sep → Tuck pants into socks during hikes

3. Altitude Warning:

   • AMS affects 25% visitors at >2,500m → Acetazolamide prophylaxis recommended

Always carry: Passport • Insurance card • Translated medical history

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