Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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General Medical Care
Healthcare in Beijing is up to international standards, and the city can boast some of the best hospitals and doctors in China. Expats should have no trouble finding care, as... read more
Health Insurance
You are not required to have health insurance in China, but most employers offer a basic plan. You can also buy it individually. Prices can vary widely (from ¥3,000 to as much as ¥30,000... read more
Donor Cards
A critical shortage of organs has forced the Chinese government to take measures to encourage donation. Some sources claim the shortfall is over a million organs per year. Lack of... read more
Giving Blood
Giving blood is safe and easy in China; there are even buses parked in shopping areas that serve as mobile blood donation centres. Because most Chinese people do not have Rhesus (Rh)... read more
Giving Up Smoking
There are no area support groups for quitters, and those trying may find it difficult due to the omnipresence of smokers in Beijing. Several clinics offer programmes aimed at the local... read more
Hospitals
This excellent, though fairly small, hospital in the Lido area offers paediatrics, gynaecology, obstetrics and family planning. There is a courtyard garden, recreation centre and gym. It... read more
Main Private Hospitals
This clinic focuses on general medicine but also offers paediatrics, ophthalmology, plastic surgery and has a decent pharmacy. It provides HIV tests and physical examinations for Canadian... read more
