Emergency Contacts
Essential information for emergency situations. Save this page offline or print it before you travel.
Important Emergency Numbers
Police: 110 | Ambulance: 120 | Fire: 119
These calls are free from any phone in China. English operators may be limited.
National Emergency Numbers
Call these numbers anywhere in mainland China
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City-S Emergency Contacts
Chengdu
成都
Chongqing
重庆
Hangzhou
杭州
Embassy & Consulate Information
Contact your embassy for lost passports, legal issues, or emergency assistance
US Embassy
Beijing: +86 10 8531 4000
After-hours: +86 10 8531 4000 (press 0 for emergency)
usembassy-china.orgUK Embassy
Beijing: +86 10 5192 4000
Emergency: +44 20 7008 5000 (from UK)
Australian Embassy
Beijing: +86 10 5140 5400
24-hour Consular Emergency Centre: +61 2 6261 3305
Canadian Embassy
Beijing: +86 10 6132 6160
Emergency Watch: +1 613 996 8885
Useful Emergency Apps
Download these before you travel
WeChat (微信)
Essential for communication. Many emergency services can be contacted through WeChat.
Google Translate
Download Chinese offline pack. Camera translation is very useful.
Pleco
Best Chinese-English dictionary. OCR feature for translating text.
Alipay (支付宝)
Mobile payments and emergency services directory.
Emergency Phrases
Essential Chinese phrases for emergencies
| English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|
| Help! | 救命！ | jiù mìng! |
| Call the police | 报警 | bào jǐng |
| I need a doctor | 我需要医生 | wǒ xū yào yī shēng |
| I am lost | 我迷路了 | wǒ mí lù le |
| My passport is lost | 我的护照丢了 | wǒ de hù zhào diū le |
| Take me to the hospital | 带我去医院 | dài wǒ qù yī yuàn |
| I don't feel well | 我不舒服 | wǒ bù shū fu |
Emergency Scenarios
Lost Passport
1. File a police report (110)
2. Contact your embassy immediately
3. Apply for emergency travel document
4. Bring photos, police report, ID copies
Theft or Robbery
1. Call 110 immediately
2. Do not chase the thief
3. File police report for insurance
4. Cancel bank cards immediately
Medical Emergency
1. Call 120 for ambulance
2. Go to major hospitals (better English)
3. Have hotel name in Chinese ready
4. Contact travel insurance
Detained by Police
1. Remain calm and polite
2. Request consular access
3. Contact your embassy immediately
4. Don't sign anything you can't read
Preparation is Key
Before you travel:
- Save embassy contacts in your phone
- Carry your hotel's business card (in Chinese)
- Have travel insurance information accessible
- Screenshot this page for offline access
- Print a copy to keep with your documents