🆘 Emergency Help

Updated September 2026 · Save these before you need them

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Save emergency numbers
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Emergency Numbers
Police
110
Free from any phone
Ambulance
120
Medical emergencies
Fire
119
Fire emergencies
Tourist Hotline
12301
Travel complaints and help
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These numbers are free from any phone and work 24/7.

  • 110 — Police
  • 120 — Ambulance
  • 119 — Fire
  • 12301 — Tourist Hotline
English may not always be available on these lines.
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Find your embassy
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Below is a list of major embassies in Beijing, organized by region.

🌏 Asia
Japan+86-10-8531-9800
South Korea+86-10-8531-0700
India+86-10-8531-2500
Singapore+86-10-6532-1115
Malaysia+86-10-6532-2531
Thailand+86-10-8531-8700
🌍 Europe
Germany+86-10-8532-9000
France+86-10-8531-2000
Russia+86-10-6532-2051
Italy+86-10-8532-7600
Spain+86-10-6532-3629
United Kingdom+86-10-5192-4000
🌎 Americas
United States+86-10-8531-3000
Canada+86-10-5139-4000
Brazil+86-10-6532-2881
🌏 Oceania
Australia+86-10-5140-4111
New Zealand+86-10-8532-7000
Don't see your country? Search "[Your Country] embassy in China" or visit your country's foreign affairs website.
Embassy phone numbers may change. Verify the latest number before you travel.
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Pre-trip preparation checklist
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Before You Need Help

Save these before your trip:

Embassy phone number
Hotel address in Chinese
Passport photo on phone
Offline translation app
Blood type and allergies
Emergency contact list
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Before your trip, prepare these items.

  • Save your embassy's phone number in your phone
  • Screenshot your hotel address in Chinese
  • Keep a copy of your passport photo on your phone
  • Download an offline translation app
  • Write down your blood type and allergies
  • Create an emergency contact list
Tip: Take a photo of your passport information page and visa page.
⚠ Common issues you may encounter ▶

The preparation above covers the basics. But here's what actually happens in an emergency:

  • You lost your passport and don't know who to call first
  • You need a doctor who speaks English
  • You were robbed and can't explain what happened
  • You had an accident and need an ambulance
  • You're having a severe allergic reaction
  • You're lost or stranded at night
  • You feel threatened or harassed
  • You lost your phone or wallet
  • You need to contact your family urgently
  • Natural disaster or city-wide emergency
  • You're having a mental health crisis
  • You're in legal trouble or detained

The full guide covers 12+ emergency scenarios with step-by-step actions.

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