Emergency Contacts for Foreign Travelers in China: Essential Numbers & Survival Guide

Core Emergency Numbers (Nationwide)​​

1. ​Police​
   • ​Tel: 110
   • ​Language: Basic English support. Use simple phrases like "Help! Police!"
2. ​Medical Emergencies​
   • ​Tel: 120
   • ​Key Phrases:
     "I need an ambulance" / "Someone is injured"
3. ​Fire Rescue​
   • ​Tel: 119
   • ​Note: English support in major cities (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou).

​Travel-Specific Services​

4. ​Tourism Complaints​
   • ​Tel: 12301 (8 AM–10 PM)
   • ​Language: Ask for "English service"
5. ​Highway Accidents​
   • ​Tel: 12122 (Roadside assistance)
6. ​Legal & Insurance Help​
   • ​Tel: +86-10-12348 (24/7 multilingual legal aid)

​Embassy & Consulate Contacts​

7. ​Global Emergency Hotline (MFA China)​​
   • ​Tel: +86-10-12308 (24/7, supports English/French/Spanish)
8. ​Major Embassies (Beijing)​:
   • ​U.S.​: +86-10-8531-4000
   • ​U.K.​: +86-10-8529-6600
   • ​Australia: +86-10-5140-4111

​Survival Tips​

• ​Translation Tools: Use Tencent TranSmart App for real-time voice translation.
• ​Location Prep: Save your hotel address ​in Chinese​ (show to taxi drivers/police).
• ​VPN Reminder: Access Google Maps/Gmail via VPN (setup before arrival).