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When traveling in China, knowing emergency numbers and how to get help is crucial. This guide includes one-click emergency dialing, nearby hospital and police station finder, Chinese conversation scripts for emergency calls, embassy contacts, and essential emergency Chinese phrases to help you get assistance quickly.

Features

110 Police

China's nationwide police emergency number, free to call, some English support in major cities

120 Ambulance

Call for ambulance and emergency medical services, available 24/7

119 Fire

Fire emergency number, fire rescue responds around the clock

122 Traffic Accident

Call when involved in a traffic accident, traffic police will respond

12308 Consular Protection

Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular protection hotline for assistance

12345 Gov Service Hotline

Government comprehensive service hotline for public service inquiries

Find Nearby Hospital

Search 'nearby hospital' on Baidu Maps or Google Maps to locate the nearest medical facility

Find Nearby Police Station

Search 'nearby police station' on Baidu Maps or Google Maps to locate the nearest station

Embassy & Consulate Contacts

USA (Beijing: 010-85314000), UK (Beijing: 010-51924000), Japan (Beijing: 010-65322361), Korea (Beijing: 010-65320290), Germany (Beijing: 010-85329000), France (Beijing: 010-85328080), etc.

Usage Guide

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Step 1

When calling 110 (Police), say: I'm a foreigner, I need help (wǒ shì wàiguó rén, xūyào bāngzhù)

2

Step 2

State your location: I'm at [location] (wǒ zài [dìdiǎn])

3

Step 3

Describe the situation: Someone stole my things (yǒu rén tōu le wǒ de dōngxī) / I'm in danger (wǒ yùdào le wēixiǎn)

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Step 4

When calling 120 (Ambulance), say: I need an ambulance (wǒ xūyào jiùhùchē)

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Step 5

Describe the injury: Someone is injured / Someone fainted (yǒu rén shòushāng le / yǒu rén yūndǎo le)

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Step 6

State blood type: My blood type is... (wǒ de xuèxíng shì...)

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Step 7

When calling 119 (Fire), say: Fire! (zháohuǒ le!) The address is... (dìzhǐ shì...)

Pro Tips

  • Recommended order: call 110/120/119 first for immediate response, then contact your embassy/consulate for follow-up support.
  • Embassy numbers are city-specific: Beijing is usually embassy HQ, while Shanghai/Guangzhou are consulates.
  • Save emergency numbers in your phone NOW
  • Take a photo of your passport and visa
  • Keep hotel business card with Chinese address
  • Share your itinerary with family/friends
  • Register with your embassy
  • Emergency Chinese phrases: Help! (jiùmìng) — Please help me (qǐng bāngbāng wǒ) — I don't speak Chinese (wǒ bù huì shuō zhōngwén)
  • Please call the police (qǐng dǎ diànhuà gěi jǐngchá) — I'm hurt (wǒ shòushāng le) — This is my hotel (zhè shì wǒ de jiǔdiàn)
  • I lost my passport (wǒ de hùzhào diū le)

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