Guides

Shanghai hospitals with international departments: how to choose

How Shanghai's public tier-3A hospitals and their international departments work, which hospital fits which visit, and what we could and couldn't verify.

Health screening in Shanghai: where international visitors go

Hospital-based executive checkups at Shanghai's public 3A hospitals — verified departments, what a visit looks like, and what still needs confirming.

Dental care in Shanghai for international visitors

Hospital-based dental and oral & maxillofacial care in Shanghai — Ninth People's and Xinhua, what is verified from official sources, how visits work, and how we quote fees without inventing prices.

TCM wellness in Shanghai: hospital-based, not tourist-trap

Where to experience Traditional Chinese Medicine at accredited public hospitals in Shanghai — verified departments and honest limits.

Pediatric care in Shanghai for international families

Two JCI-accredited children's hospitals serve international families in Shanghai — verified international departments, family wards, vaccination clinics, and insurance direct billing.

Maternity & women's health in Shanghai for international patients

Shanghai's two specialist maternity hospitals — what's verified about their international/VIP services, and what we're still confirming.

Visa for a medical visit to China: what you actually need

Plain-English information on visa options for a planned medical trip to Shanghai. Information only — we are not a visa agent.

Paying for medical care in Shanghai: cards, Alipay, WeChat Pay

How international patients actually pay at Shanghai hospitals — mobile payment setup with a foreign card, cash, and what to confirm before your visit.

Using international insurance at Shanghai hospitals

Which Shanghai hospitals bill international insurers directly, and how to confirm your policy actually covers a planned visit before you fly.

Where to stay in Shanghai for a medical visit

How to pick a hotel around your hospital schedule — location strategy, metro access, and booking flexibility. No sponsored listings.