Guides · 2026
Best hospitals, costs,
insurance, opinions.
Pillar guides covering everything international patients need to plan medical care in China — curated best-of lists by specialty, comprehensive cost reference, insurance compatibility, and the remote second-opinion workflow.
Best hospitals by specialty
Best cancer hospitals in China for international patients
Curated shortlist of Class A academic cancer centres delivering modern oncology care for international patients — including domestic PD-1 inhibitors, CAR-T, proton and heavy-ion therapy access.
Cardiology · Cardiac surgeryBest cardiac hospitals in China for international patients
Class A cardiac centres delivering CABG, valve surgery, TAVI, electrophysiology and complex congenital care for international patients — anchored by globally-leading volume institutions.
OrthopaedicsBest orthopaedic hospitals in China for joint replacement and spine
Class A orthopaedic centres delivering total joint arthroplasty, spine surgery, sports medicine and BMAC / regenerative care to international patients with international-brand implants.
Reproductive medicineBest IVF and reproductive medicine centres in China
Class A reproductive medicine centres delivering IVF + ICSI + PGT-A for international patients at world-class quality and substantially lower cost than US, EU, or Australian private rates.
DentistryBest dental hospitals in China for international patients
Academic stomatology hospitals (not chain clinics) delivering full-arch implants, complex maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and endodontics with international-brand implants.
OphthalmologyBest eye hospitals in China for international patients
Class A ophthalmology centres delivering refractive surgery (LASIK, SMILE, ICL), cataract, retinal, and complex anterior segment care with same equipment platforms used at top US/EU centres.
Pillar guides
Medical tourism in China — step-by-step guide for international patients
Comprehensive 10-step guide from initial enquiry through follow-up. Visa, hospital matching, deposit / payment, recovery accommodation, and the structured remote second-opinion workflow.
Planning guidesCost of medical tourism in China — full 2026 reference
Comprehensive cost reference covering 30+ procedures across cardiac, oncology, orthopaedic, reproductive, dental, ophthalmic, and bariatric surgery — with country-by-country comparisons.
Planning guidesInternational insurance and Chinese hospitals — direct billing, pre-auth, and claims
Direct billing arrangements between major international insurers and Class A Chinese hospitals — Cigna Global, Bupa Global, GeoBlue, AXA, Allianz, MSH. Pre-authorisation workflow and claims tips.
Planning guidesHow to get a second opinion from a Chinese specialist (without flying)
Step-by-step guide to remote second opinions from Class A specialists. 7-day workflow, what to submit, costs, and how the recommendation typically differs from home-country care.