Safety & Health

Health and safety for foreign tourists in China. Tap water is not drinkable, hospitals in tier-1 cities have international wings (United Family, Parkway Health), travel insurance is strongly recommended even for short trips, and pollution levels in Beijing peak November to February. Notes on solo female travel safety, common scams around Wangfujing and the Bund, and emergency contact numbers (110 police, 120 ambulance).

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