Beijing Hospitals for International Patients
Beijing is China's tertiary-care capital. Its flagship public hospitals run dedicated international departments with English-speaking staff, and 15 hospitals now offer end-to-end English booking through the 114 platform.
Leading international departments
Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) — International Medical Services
Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital — International Medical Services
Beijing United Family Hospital
English booking via the 114 platform
Beijing has made a deliberate push to serve foreign patients: 15 hospitals now support fully English online appointment booking through the 114 platform, with passport registration. Hospitals covered include Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking University Third Hospital, Xuanwu Hospital, Fuwai Hospital, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, and Tsinghua Changgung Hospital.
For step-by-step instructions, see our 114 platform guide.
How to choose in Beijing
- Complex or rare conditions → PUMCH's international department; it has the widest specialty coverage and insurer direct billing.
- Digestive work (endoscopy etc.) → Tsinghua Changgung, including weekend slots.
- Family medicine, maternity, or quick emergency access → United Family, with Western-style service.
- Anything else → start with the 114 English platform and its 15-hospital network.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beijing public hospitals accept international insurance?
International departments of major public hospitals (notably PUMCH) offer direct billing with international insurers covering 200+ countries and regions. Check your insurer's network before travelling.
Can I book Beijing hospitals from abroad in English?
Yes — via the 114 platform's English service (15 hospitals), PUMCH's English website/APP, or hospital hotlines. Allow 1–3 days for identity verification.
Are there private hospitals with English in Beijing?
Yes — United Family (24h hotline 4008-919-191) and other private international hospitals offer full English service and direct billing, at higher fees than public departments.