Beijing
北京National medical centers.
Includes Peking Union Medical College Hospital.
- Oncology
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
- Health Check-Up
10 hospitals · 10 Grade 3A · 2 international dept.
Destinations
Medical Destinations in China: Choose a City by Your Condition
There is no single best city in China for medical treatment. The right city depends on your condition, because China's leading specialist hospitals are concentrated in a few medical hubs. Horcare helps patients access 34 hospitals across 9 cities.
- BeijingOncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery 10 hospitals
- ShanghaiOncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery 9 hospitals
- GuangzhouOncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery 5 hospitals
- ChengduOncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery 2 hospitals
- HangzhouOncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology 3 hospitals
- WuhanOncology · Hematology & CAR-T 2 hospitals
- ShenzhenOncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery 1 hospital
- HefeiNeurology & Neurosurgery · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery 2 hospitals
- Boao Lecheng (Hainan) Special-access zone
How to choose
Start with the specialty, not the skyline
Choose a city by asking which hospitals there are strongest for your specific condition. Fame, distance and city size come second.
Most of China's top-tier specialist care sits in Grade 3A hospitals, the highest grade in China's national hospital grading system, and in hospitals designated as national medical centers for a specialty.
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Specialty depth
Which departments in this city see many cases like yours?
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International support
Is there an international department or interpreter support?
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Getting there
Direct international flights and practical visa options for your nationality.
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Length of stay
How long you need to stay and where family can live nearby.
9 destinations for international patients
Beijing and Shanghai cover the widest range of specialties; each other city has its own strengths. Cards are in display order, not ranked.
Shanghai
上海Particle therapy.
Includes Ruijin Hospital.
- Oncology
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology
9 hospitals · 8 Grade 3A · 0 international dept.
Chengdu
成都One very large comprehensive hospital.
Includes West China Hospital, Sichuan University.
- Oncology
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
2 hospitals · 2 Grade 3A · 0 international dept.
Hangzhou
杭州JCI-accredited public hospitals.
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- Orthopedics & Spine
3 hospitals · 3 Grade 3A · 2 international dept.
Wuhan
武汉Two major teaching hospitals.
- Oncology
- Hematology & CAR-T
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
2 hospitals · 2 Grade 3A · 0 international dept.
Shenzhen
深圳Hong Kong-linked hospital.
- Oncology
- Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
- Orthopedics & Spine
1 hospital · 1 Grade 3A · 1 international dept.
Boao Lecheng (Hainan)
海南博鳌乐城Special-access drugs and devices.
Special access to overseas-approved drugs and devices
Which city covers which specialty
This table shows which specialties each destination covers, based on the hospitals Horcare helps patients access. Underlined numbers open a city specialty guide.
| City | Oncology | Hematology & CAR-T | Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery | Neurology & Neurosurgery | Orthopedics & Spine | Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | Health Check-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Shanghai | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Guangzhou | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Chengdu | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Hangzhou | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Wuhan | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Shenzhen | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Hefei | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Counts reflect hospitals in our directory, not a ranking. Clinical suitability is decided by the treating hospital.
Not sure which city? We'll match by diagnosis in a free case review.
Specialist guides by city
The same specialty can differ a lot between hospitals in one city. These guides compare the hospitals for one condition in one city.
- Best cardiology & cardiac surgery hospitals in Beijing
Beijing has two hospitals organized almost entirely around the heart: Fuwai Hospital, home of China's National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, and Beijing Anzhen Hospital.…
- Best neurology & neurosurgery hospitals in Beijing
For brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease and complex neurological conditions, international patients in Beijing most often consider Beijing Tiantan Hospital, a hospital best known for…
- Best oncology hospitals in Beijing
Beijing gives international cancer patients a choice between a dedicated national cancer hospital and the oncology departments of large comprehensive hospitals. The Cancer Hospital…
- Best orthopedics & spine hospitals in Beijing
International patients needing joint replacement, spine surgery or sports-injury care in Beijing usually consider Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, a hospital with a long-standing orthopedics and…
- Best oncology hospitals in Guangzhou
Guangzhou is southern China's main center for cancer care. Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center is a dedicated cancer hospital widely known for nasopharyngeal carcinoma;…
- Best oncology hospitals in Hefei
Hefei offers cancer care within two comprehensive Grade 3A teaching hospitals rather than a single dedicated cancer hospital. The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC…
- Best cardiology & cardiac surgery hospitals in Shanghai
In Shanghai, international heart patients usually consider the cardiovascular departments of Zhongshan Hospital (Fudan University) and Ruijin Hospital, and Shanghai Children's Medical Center for…
- Best oncology hospitals in Shanghai
Shanghai offers international cancer patients a wide range of options in one city: a dedicated cancer hospital (Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center), particle therapy…
- Best ophthalmology hospitals in Shanghai
Shanghai has a dedicated eye and ENT hospital — the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University — and the ophthalmology department of Shanghai…
Advanced treatments and where they are available
- CAR-T therapy
Hospitals in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Guangzhou.
Approved products or registered clinical trials only; eligibility is decided by the hospital.
- proton therapy
Hospitals in Shanghai.
Browse all 20 treatments or 12 specialties.
Hospitals by city and type
Horcare's directory lists 34 hospitals we help patients access across 9 cities, filterable by city, specialty and credential.
Travel and logistics in every city
- Getting there. Every destination city has an international airport; each city guide covers airport-to-hospital travel.
- Length of stay. Assessment visits can take days; inpatient treatment often takes weeks. The hospital confirms the timeline.
- Accommodation. Serviced apartments or hotels near the hospital for patient and family.
- Interpreters. Medical interpreters accompany consultations, admission and discharge.
- Visas. China has expanded visa-free entry and visa-free transit for many nationalities, but treatment stays often run longer. Rules change: confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center before booking. See the visa guide.
How costs work in every city
Costs vary by hospital and treatment plan more than by city. Where a price would appear, Horcare writes "Quoted after your free case review".
- The initial case review is free.
- Hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital, with no Horcare markup.
- The service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work.
How Horcare coordinates your trip
Horcare is a coordination service, not a medical provider. All diagnoses and treatment decisions are made by the treating hospital. How it works · About us
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Free case review
Send the diagnosis; a coordinator replies personally within 24 hours.
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Hospital matching by specialty
Within the initial assessment (within 72 hours) we suggest departments and cities that fit the condition.
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Hospital quote
The hospital reviews your records and issues its own written estimate.
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Travel planning
Accommodation near the hospital, airport pickup and documents to bring.
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On site and back home
One dedicated coordinator with medical interpreters, then follow-up after you return.
Choosing a city: frequently asked questions
What is the best city in China for medical treatment?
There is no single best city. The right city depends on your condition, because China's leading specialist departments are concentrated in a few medical hubs. Beijing and Shanghai have the widest range; Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Shenzhen and Hefei have strong regional hospitals. The table on this page shows coverage by specialty.
What is the best hospital in China?
Horcare does not rank hospitals. A Grade 3A rating (the top tier of China's hospital grading) and National Medical Center designations are useful signals, but the department's strength for your specific diagnosis matters most. Matching is specialty-first.
What are hospitals like in China for foreign patients?
Leading public hospitals are large and busy, with fast diagnostics. Many run international departments with separate scheduling and some English-speaking staff. Outpatient visits move quickly; for admission, family members are often expected to help with daily care. A coordinator and interpreter make the system easier to navigate.
Are there private hospitals in China?
Yes. Private and international hospitals exist in the large cities, often focused on primary and outpatient care. Most complex specialist care, however, is concentrated in public Grade 3A hospitals, many of which have international departments.
How much does treatment in China cost, and how do I pay?
Costs vary by hospital and treatment plan more than by city, and are quoted after your free case review. Hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup; Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work.
Not sure which city fits your diagnosis?
Send us the condition, and a coordinator will suggest suitable hospitals and cities.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup