Emergency Handbook for China Travel
Emergency Numbers
Police 110, Fire 119, Ambulance 120, Traffic Accident 122. These four numbers are nationwide, toll-free, answered in Chinese with rare English support. Save your embassy’s consular protection hotline in advance: 12308 (from abroad +86-10-12308).
Medical Emergencies
Tier-3A hospital international departments are the best option for foreigners (Beijing Peking Union, Shanghai Huashan, Guangzhou Sun Yat-sen) with partial English service, registration fee 300-500 yuan. International hospitals (United Family, Parkway) have full English but higher costs (800-1500 yuan for regular visits). Public hospitals are cheapest (10-50 yuan registration) but language barriers are significant. ER accepts walk-ins 24
Lost Documents
Lost passport: First file a police report at the nearest station, then apply for a travel document at your embassy/consulate (usually 2-3 business days, about $25). Bring a passport copy (keep a photo on your phone). Lost bank cards: call to freeze immediately — Visa global +1-303-967-1096, Mastercard +1-636-722-7111.
Common Scams
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