Health & Emergencies
China has modern-quality hospitals especially in major cities. Private care is excellent in Beijing and Shanghai.
The public system offers basic care of variable quality.
Private hospitals in major cities offer international standards with multilingual teams.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 300-800 CNY ($40-110 USD) |
| Emergency room | 1,000-2,000 CNY ($140-275 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 2,000-5,000 CNY ($275-690 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 30,000-80,000 CNY ($4,100-11,000 USD) |
| Ambulance | 800-1,500 CNY ($110-205 USD) |
| Raio-X | 200-500 CNY ($27-69 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 100-300 CNY ($14-40 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for China. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in China is 120. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers basic care of variable quality.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 300-800 CNY ($40-110 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies in every city, many open 24h; medication quality varies.
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