Note: Fire department in China will not respond to medical emergency. Call 120 or 110 if you have a medical emergency.

Medical and accidents  The most important thing is asking people around you for help. If you don't ask, Chinese usually will not volunteer. If you have asked, usually there will be people who will help you all the way.

For medical emergency, sometimes calling an ambulance is slower than getting a taxi. Unless you suspect a patient can not be moved, try to call an ambulance and getting a taxi. Hospitals sometimes require fees be paid in advance. Get the fees paid as fast as you can to avoid any possible delays. Also don't assume doctors know everything about your patient history. Tell them as much as you can, ask for drugs that your doctors usually prescribe (but don't insist). Chinese medical facilities are not as good as in Western countries, but foreigners are sent to best hospitals and treated by best doctors in China.

Crimes  China is still one of the safest place in the world for travelers, although petty crimes have been on the rise. You can call police at 110 for violent crimes. Petty crimes are usually handled by hotel or park security, talk to your hotel manager or guide. If you lose something that is really valuable to you, insist on reporting to the police. Police are more professional and efficient; they have a better chance of recovering your lost items.

Your embassy in China  When in trouble, embassy of your home country can offer valuable help. You should have your embassy contact information with you. For a list of embassies in China, please click here.

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