Safety Hub
Screenshot or bookmark this page. Works offline. Emergency numbers, international hospitals, embassy contacts, and scam alerts — everything you need before something goes wrong.
110
Police
报警 — for crime, accidents, help
119
Fire
火警 — fires and rescue
120
Ambulance
急救 — medical emergencies
122
Traffic Police
交通事故
12301
Tourist Hotline
National tourism complaint line
12333
Interpreter (SH)
Shanghai multilingual services
Shanghai
Parkway Health — Century Park Clinic
24hr expat clinic, foreign insurance accepted
🗣 English staff
World Path Clinic
English-speaking GPs and specialists
🗣 English staff
Huashan Hospital (International)
Large public hospital with international floor
🗣 English staff
Beijing
International SOS Clinic
24hr international medical centre
🗣 English staff
Peking Union Medical (International)
International VIP ward, leading specialists
🗣 English staff
Beijing United Family Hospital
Full-service international hospital
🗣 English staff
Guangzhou
Guangzhou International SOS
24hr expat clinic
🗣 English staff
Chengdu
New Era International Clinic
English-speaking, foreign insurance
🗣 English staff
Shenzhen
Shenzhen Luohu Hospital (Int'l)
International wing, basic to specialist care
🗣 English staff
For passport loss, arrest, hospitalisation, or death of a national. Most embassies have 24-hour emergency lines.
United States
55 Anjialou Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Consulate contacts vary by city. Search "[your country] consulate Shanghai/Beijing/etc" for local offices.
Keep WeChat active
Police, hospitals, and services all use WeChat. Download it before arrival and keep data on.
Carry your passport copy
Police may ask for ID at any time. Carry a phone photo of your passport bio page and visa stamp.
VPN before you land
Google Maps, WhatsApp, Gmail are blocked. Download a VPN before you arrive — it can't be installed once in-country.
Cash as backup
WeChat Pay and Alipay work for foreigners now, but some taxis and small vendors are still cash-only. Keep ¥200-500 on hand.
Get travel insurance
Local public hospitals are cheap but international hospitals can cost $300+/visit. World Nomads or Pacific Cross covers most eventualities.
Only use licensed taxis or Didi
Unlicensed black cars at airports and stations are a scam. Use the official Didi app or metered taxis only.
Save emergency numbers offline
Bookmark this page or screenshot it. 110 (police), 120 (ambulance), 119 (fire) work without internet or translation.
ATMs: use bank-branded machines
ICBC, Bank of China, and China Construction Bank ATMs reliably accept foreign cards. Standalone kiosk ATMs often reject them.
Tea house scam
Friendly 'students' invite you to a tea ceremony — bill is ¥500-2000. Very common near tourist spots in Beijing and Shanghai.
Taxi meter fraud
Driver refuses meter or takes a 'scenic route'. Always insist on the meter or use Didi.
Art gallery scam
'Students' invite you to see their art exhibition, then pressure sell overpriced paintings. Common in Shanghai.
Fake monks
People in robes hand you prayer beads then demand donation. Real monks don't solicit on the street.
Gem / jewellery scam
Taxi driver offers to take you to their 'cousin's' jewellery shop with a special discount. Never.
Friendship bracelet
Someone ties a bracelet on your wrist without asking, then demands payment. Walk away.
Save this page for offline access
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