2Carry your hotel's address in Chinese (ask the front desk to write it down).
3In an emergency, prefer asking hotel staff or a Chinese speaker nearby to make the call.
4Calling yourself? State your location first, speak slowly, and use a voice-translation app if needed.
5For consular help, contact your country's embassy or consulate in China.
?FAQ
Mostly Chinese. Shanghai's 110 offers 8 languages, and the 12345 tourist hotline has English. Otherwise ask the front desk to call or use voice translation.
No — expect roughly CNY 100–400 depending on distance, plus hospital fees. For minor cases, a taxi to the nearest major hospital's ER can be faster.
Yes — emergency numbers are free to call from any phone.
Head for the international department of a major city hospital — English service and direct international-insurance billing are usually available.
⚠Important Notes
⚠Emergency operators speak mainly Chinese — carry your hotel's Chinese address and ask the front desk for help when possible.
⚠Keep your passport (or a copy) and insurance details with you at all times.