China Travel Tips

You are encouraged to bring it with you. The record will turn out to be a great help if something unexpected and emergency happen to you. Your complete record must include your blood type, allergies, vaccination record, your currently taken medication (both prescription and non-prescription), your doctor’s name, address, phone number, the name and phone number of the emergency contact, your insurance company’s name, address and phone number.

There is no particular vaccination requirement to enter China unless you come from yellow fever infected areas. However, you are advised to bring your international certificate of vaccination and act in accordance with the suggestions of the World Health Organization and you doctor.

The following are vaccinations we suggest you to take, particularly when you go to remote or rural areas:
• Hepatitis A or hepatitis B;
• Typhoid;
• Rabies-if you will get close contact with wild or domestic animals.

You can take common medicines that are used at home like medicines for cold, fever, cough, sore throat and diarrhea. We also suggest that you follow your doctors’ advices and take medicines he or she prescribes.

• The general rule is to take preventive precautions.
• Try to peace yourself when arriving in China due to changes in time and climate.
• Wear properly according to the weather of the city or area you are visiting.
• Put on sunglasses or sunhat and apply sunscreen in summer time.
• Tap water in China is undrinkable and only drink boiled or bottled water.
• Food bought from the street vendors may be delicious but you’d advised not eat it.
• Often wash hands with soap or liquid antibacterial hand wash.
• Do not get in close contact with animals, especially dogs, cats and monkeys to keep away from rabies.
• Bring with you some anti-diarrhea medicine.
• Use mosquito or insect spray and repellant to avoid mosquito bites.

You can get access to basic heath service in almost all Chinese cities, but their qualities vary from region to region and city to city. Generally medical services in rural areas are much worse than that in urban areas, where medical facilities and equipment are advanced and doctors are qualified. You can also get medical services in some quality hospitals where English is spoken.

Most large hotels provide medical and first-aid services, so if you feel uncomfortable just ask the outpatient department for help. If you are seriously ill, do not hesitate to go to the nearby local hospital.

You can also get help from your tour guide or travel agency when you feel ill if you join a travel group.

Please be reminded that the medical system in China differs that in Western countries, so follow your doctor’s instructions and be cooperative.

Bellow is some International Hospitals in major cities of China:

Beijing:
• Global Doctor
Website:http://www.globalpeace.com
 

• United Family Hospital and Clinics
Website: http://www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com/en index. asp
 

• Bethune International Peace Hospital
Website: http://www.peacehospital.com
 

• Beijing University International hospital
Website: http://www.pkcare.com/cn
 

• Beijing New Century International Hospital for Children
Website: http://ncich.com.cn
 

Shanghai:
• Shanghai Renai International patient Center
Website: http://en.renai.cn/index.shtml
 

• Shanghai International Peace Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Website: http://www.ipmch.com.cn
 

Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province:
• Sir. Run Run Show Hospital
Website: http://www.srrsh.com/english/
 

Nanchang, Jiangxi province:
• Jiangxi Zhonghuan International Hospital
Website: http://www.zhhospital.com/
 

Hengshui, Hebei Province:
• Halixun International Hospital
Website: http://www.halixun.com/
 

Chongqing:
• Chongqing Jinshan International hospital
Website: http://www.hospitalcqmu.com/
 

Hong Kong:
• Mingde International Hospital
Website: http://www.matilda.org/chi/indes.php
 

Changsha, Hunan Province:
• Xiangya International hospital
Website: http://www.xiangya.com.cn
 

Kunming, Yunnan province:
• Yunnan Richland International Hospital
Website: http://www.intrh.com