Medical & Healthcare
A full health checkup in China — from $99.
Same hospitals, same scanners and same labs locals use — one morning, results in English. Book it around your trip. And if something goes wrong on the road, we get you in front of a doctor the same day.
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Two ways travellers use this
Get a full checkup while you are here
A 21-item screening — bloods, ultrasound, ECG, chest imaging — done in one morning at a top-tier hospital, with a report you can take home in English. It is the easiest way to use China's medical system: no symptoms needed, no waiting list, and a price that is a fraction of the same panel back home.
- Bloods, ultrasound, ECG and chest imaging in one visit
- Report issued in English, ready for your doctor at home
- Optional English companion beside you at the hospital
- Package price is the hospital’s own list price — no markup
Feeling unwell on the trip?
Fever, stomach trouble, a sprained ankle, a prescription that ran out. We match your problem to the right department, book the slot, and put an English speaker next to you at the hospital.
- Same-day or next-day appointment
- Department matched to your problem, not guessed
- English companion at the hospital
- Payment counters and pharmacy handled for you
- Itemised invoice for your insurer
In a real emergency, do not wait for us. Call 120 for an ambulance, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department (急诊) — they treat first and bill afterwards. Come back to this page once you are stable.
What we arrange
The parts that are hard on your own
Chinese hospitals are efficient once you are inside the system — the difficulty is entirely in the doorway. Here is what gets handled for you.
Health checkup packages
Basic, comprehensive, cancer screening and cardiovascular packages. Same equipment and labs locals use, at a fraction of Western prices.
English medical companion
A real person walks in with you: explains your symptoms to the doctor, translates the diagnosis back, and sits through the pharmacy queue.
MRI, CT & ultrasound
Imaging appointments, often within 24 hours. Reports come back in English so you can hand them straight to your doctor at home.
Hospital appointment & registration
We match your symptoms to the right department and hospital, then handle registration — the step that stops most foreigners at the front desk.
Dental & specialist visits
Cleanings, crowns, implants, dermatology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology — specialist slots that usually need a local to book them.
Treatment plan & second opinion
Send your existing scans and reports. Get a written comparison of options, timelines and total cost before deciding anything.
What it costs
Real numbers before you decide
Medical pricing in China is not published in one place, which is why most visitors overpay at international clinics or give up entirely. SinoMediWay quotes the hospital's own price plus a clearly separated service fee.
Checkup packages and treatment quotes are listed live on their site — you can run a full estimate without talking to anyone first.
Run a cost estimateIndicative starting prices published by SinoMediWay. Final cost depends on hospital, package tier and whether a companion is bundled — always confirm the written quote.
Where
Seven cities, 71+ hospitals
Coverage follows the big referral hospitals. If you are travelling outside these cities, message us anyway — we can usually still find an English-capable option nearby.
Other cities? Ask us on WhatsApp
How it works
Four steps, no guessing
Tell us what you need
Symptoms, city, dates, and any scans or reports you already have. WhatsApp is fastest.
Get a plan and a price
We come back with the hospital, the doctor, the appointment window and a written total. No surprises later.
We meet you there
Your companion handles registration, payment counters and the consultation, and stays until you have medicine in hand.
Take the records home
English summary, imaging files and itemised invoices — the paperwork your insurer or home doctor will ask for.
Honest comparison
Walking in alone vs. arriving prepared
On your own
- —Registration machines and counters are Chinese-only
- —You guess which department treats your problem
- —Specialist and imaging slots are already booked out
- —The consultation happens without translation
- —Foreign cards fail at the payment counter
- —You leave with reports you cannot read
Arranged through SinoMediWay
- Department and hospital matched before you go
- Appointment confirmed, queue skipped where possible
- English speaker with you from door to pharmacy
- Payment counters handled, itemised invoice provided
- Diagnosis and instructions explained in plain English
- English report and imaging files to take home
FAQ
Questions foreigners actually ask
Can I really get a checkup in China as a tourist?
Yes, and it is one of the most practical things you can do here. Hospitals run standard screening packages for healthy adults — bloods, ultrasound, ECG, chest imaging — and foreign visitors can book them with a passport. You do not need symptoms, a referral or a local ID card.
How long does a checkup take?
A basic package is usually one morning, roughly three to four hours, because the tests run through the same building in sequence. Plan a free morning and avoid eating beforehand — most items require fasting.
Can foreigners use Chinese public hospitals?
Yes. Public hospitals accept foreign patients — bring your passport, which works as your registration ID. The friction is not access, it is language, registration queues and payment: most counters do not take Visa or Mastercard, and reports are issued in Chinese.
Do I need an appointment, or can I just walk in?
For a minor problem you can walk into most hospitals during morning hours and queue for a general department. For specialists, imaging and checkups, slots are released in advance and book out — those are the ones worth arranging before you arrive.
Will the doctor speak English?
Often not. Big-city international clinics do, but they charge several times more. At a normal public hospital you should assume the consultation happens in Chinese, which is exactly why an English-speaking companion is worth having for anything beyond a simple prescription.
How do I pay?
Chinese hospitals run on WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay and cash. Foreign credit cards frequently fail at hospital counters. Bring cash as a fallback, or have your companion settle the payment counters for you and reimburse afterwards.
Will my travel insurance cover it?
Direct billing is rare in China — you usually pay first and claim afterwards. That makes documentation the important part: ask for an itemised invoice with the hospital seal, a diagnosis certificate and the full imaging report. We make sure you leave with all of it.
Is medical care in China actually cheaper?
For checkups, imaging, lab work and dental work, yes — commonly a fraction of US or European list prices for the same scan or panel on comparable equipment. Complex surgery pricing varies enormously by hospital and implant brand, so ask for a written quote rather than a rule of thumb.
What if it is an emergency?
Call 120 for an ambulance, or go straight to the nearest hospital emergency department (急诊) — they treat first and bill afterwards. Do not wait for an appointment. Once you are stable, we can help with translation, transfer to a better-suited hospital and paperwork.
Are you a hospital or a clinic?
No. China Local Help is a travel-help site; the medical arrangements themselves are delivered by SinoMediWay, which coordinates hospitals, companions and interpreters. We do not diagnose, treat or prescribe, and nothing on this page is medical advice.
Medical partner
Book the checkup before you land
Send your dates and the city you are staying in. You will get a hospital, a time slot and a written price — usually within one working day.
China Local Help is a travel-help website, not a medical provider. Medical coordination, appointments, interpretation and companion services are delivered by SinoMediWay. Prices shown are indicative starting prices; the final amount is set by the hospital and confirmed in writing before booking. Nothing on this page is medical advice or a diagnosis. For emergencies call 120 or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department.
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