China medical travel guides & blog
Practical, sourced guides for the decisions that come before a hospital visit: which hospital, which visa, what a quote should include, how to pay, and what to check before buying dental care or glasses.
Medical tourism in China: complete guide for foreign patients
Plan medical tourism in China: choosing a hospital, visas, costs, payment, insurance, booking, language support and follow-up, with official sources.
Beijing Hospital: English service and appointment guide
Beijing Hospital (北京医院) official website, address, phone, appointment channels and foreign-language service, with the questions to confirm before booking.
Updated 3 November 2026EYEWEAR GUIDE · BEIJINGPanjiayuan glasses market: Beijing Glasses City guide
Plan a visit to Panjiayuan glasses market and Beijing Glasses City: address, metro, prescription and lens checklist, payment, same-day collection and what to confirm.
Updated 3 November 2026VISAS & ENTRYChina Medical Visa: Entry Options for Treatment in 2026
China medical visa guide: when to apply for an S2 visa, when visa-free or Hainan entry may work, which hospital papers to request and how extensions work.
Updated 12 October 2026PAYING FOR CAREHow to Pay Hospital Bills in China as a Foreigner (2026)
How to pay hospital bills in China as a foreigner: cards, Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card, cash, deposits, direct insurance billing and claim papers.
Updated 12 October 2026COSTS & ESTIMATESCost of Medical Treatment in China: A Guide for Foreigners
Cost of medical treatment in China for foreigners: how public, special-needs and private hospitals set prices, what an itemised estimate covers, and insurance.
Updated 12 October 2026BOOKING A HOSPITAL VISITHow to See a Doctor in China as a Foreigner: Booking Guide
How to see a doctor in China as a foreigner: pick a specialty, book via official hospital apps, WeChat or international departments, and prepare your records.
Updated 12 October 2026HOSPITALS FOR FOREIGN PATIENTSInternational Hospitals in China: How Foreigners Choose Care
International hospitals in China compared: public general clinics, international departments and private hospitals on language, cost, waits and billing.
Updated 12 October 2026HAINAN · BOAO LECHENG PILOT ZONEBoao Lecheng Medical Tourism: Hainan Pilot Zone Guide
Boao Lecheng medical tourism explained: what Hainan’s pilot zone is, how special access to imported drugs works, its limits, visa-free entry and first steps.
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