📞 Essential Emergency Numbers
For serious medical emergencies requiring ambulance or hospital care.
Call: 120 (Ambulance & Medical Emergency)
For crimes, accidents, theft, or any situation requiring police assistance.
Call: 110 (Police)
For fires, gas leaks, building emergencies, or rescue situations.
Call: 119 (Fire Department)
For directory assistance and international calls from China.
Call: 114 (Directory Assistance)
🏥 International Hospitals & Clinics
Beijing
- Beijing United Family Hospital - +86 10 5927 7000 (24/7, English-speaking)
- Beijing International SOS Clinic - +86 10 6462 9100 (Emergency: +86 10 6462 9119)
Shanghai
- Shanghai United Family Hospital - +86 21 2216 3900 (24/7, English-speaking)
- Shanghai International Medical Center - +86 21 6195 8888
Guangzhou/Shenzhen
- Guangzhou United Family Hospital - +86 20 8732 5888
- Shenzhen United Family Hospital - +86 755 2291 3311
🌍 Embassy & Consulate Contacts
Important: Save your embassy's contact information before traveling. Most embassies have 24/7 emergency lines for citizens abroad.
- US Embassy Beijing: +86 10 8531 3000 (Emergency after hours: +86 10 8531 3000)
- UK Embassy Beijing: +86 10 8529 6600 (Emergency: +86 10 8529 6600)
- Australian Embassy Beijing: +86 10 5140 4111 (Emergency: +86 10 5140 4100)
- Canadian Embassy Beijing: +86 10 5139 4000 (Emergency: +86 10 5139 4000)
- Find Your Embassy: Use the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or ask your home country's foreign office
🗣️ Essential Emergency Phrases
| English |
Chinese (Pinyin) |
Chinese Characters |
| Help! Emergency! |
Jiùmìng! Jǐn jí qíngkuàng! |
救命！紧急情况！ |
| I need a doctor |
Wǒ xūyào yīshēng |
我需要医生 |
| Call an ambulance |
Qǐng jiào jiùhùchē |
请叫救护车 |
| Call the police |
Qǐng jiào jǐngchá |
请叫警察 |
| I lost my passport |
Wǒ diūle wǒ de hùzhào |
我丢了我的护照 |
| I don't speak Chinese |
Wǒ bù huì shuō Zhōngwén |
我不会说中文 |
| Where is the hospital? |
Yīyuàn zài nǎlǐ? |
医院在哪里？ |
| I have [allergy/medical condition] |
Wǒ yǒu [guòmǐn/fānguān] |
我有[过敏/病况] |
💼 Lost Passport & Documents
- Report Immediately: Contact your embassy or consulate as soon as possible
- File Police Report: Visit local police station to file a lost item report (required for embassy)
- Gather Documentation: Bring any remaining ID, photos, and travel documents to embassy
- Emergency Travel Document: Embassy can issue emergency travel document for return home
- Hotel Assistance: Ask hotel concierge to help with translation and local contacts
💰 Lost Wallet & Credit Cards
- Cancel Cards Immediately: Call your bank's international number to cancel cards
- Contact Embassy: Some embassies can provide emergency funds or assistance
- Use Backup Payment: Access backup payment methods (PayPal, additional cards, cash)
- Report to Police: File police report for insurance claims
- Money Transfer: Arrange emergency money transfer through Western Union or family
💊 Medical Emergencies & Health Issues
For Serious Emergencies: Call 120 immediately. International hospitals listed above have English-speaking staff.
For Minor Issues: Visit local pharmacy (药房 - yàofáng) or clinic. Many pharmacists speak basic English.
Prescription Medications: Bring adequate supply of prescription medications with original packaging and doctor's note.
Travel Insurance: Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance that covers China. Keep policy number accessible.
Common Issues: Food poisoning, altitude sickness (Tibet), heat exhaustion (summer), air pollution sensitivity.
🔒 Safety & Security Tips
- Register with Embassy: Register your travel with your home country's embassy before departure
- Share Itinerary: Share your travel plans with family/friends back home
- Hotel Information: Always carry hotel business card with Chinese address
- Local SIM Card: Ensure you have working phone with local number for emergencies
- Backup Documents: Keep digital and physical copies of important documents
- Emergency Cash: Keep emergency cash separate from wallet
- Know Your Location: Use GPS apps to know your exact location for emergency calls
📱 Emergency Apps & Resources
Most countries have official embassy apps with emergency contacts, alerts, and services.
Download offline maps of your destinations before traveling. Works without data connection.
Google Translate (download Chinese offline pack) or Microsoft Translator for emergency communication.
Apps like "Doctor on Demand" or local Chinese medical apps for non-emergency consultations.
⚠️ Important Reminder
Save this page offline! Download this guide to your phone before traveling so you can access it even without internet connection during emergencies.