Travel Tips
Visa guides, payment tips, treatment explainers, and patient journeys.
Complete Guide to the China Medical Visa (S1/S2) in 2026
Everything international patients need to know about applying for the S1/S2 medical visa to China — required documents, …
How to Use Alipay & WeChat Pay as a Foreign Visitor (2026 Update)
China's mobile payment apps now support international cards. Step-by-step setup before your trip — Alipay vs WeChat Pay,…
Direct & Connecting Flights to Hefei for International Medical Travelers
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) connects to 6 international hubs and 50+ domestic cities. Best routes from Eur…
The Best Translation Apps for Hospital Visits in China (2026 Test)
In-hospital translators handle key consultations, but a good app on your phone matters for everything between. We tested…
What a Medical Escort Actually Does — And Why It Matters in China
A medical escort is more than a translator. We break down the role, the difference between escort, case manager, and bed…
Metro, High-Speed Rail & Taxi: A Practical Transit Guide for Medical Travelers
Hefei has 5 metro lines, world-class high-speed rail to all major Chinese cities, and abundant ride-hailing. Cards, apps…
Where to Stay in Hefei: Hospital Guest Suites vs Hotels for Medical Travelers
Three accommodation tiers for medical travelers in Hefei, with realistic pricing, distance to top hospitals, and what am…
The 14-Day Pre-Departure Checklist for Medical Travel to China
A day-by-day timeline starting 14 days before your flight — from final visa pickup to packing your medical records. Buil…
Airport Pickup & Arrival Day: What to Expect at PEK, PVG, and HFE
Step-by-step what happens from the moment your flight lands — immigration, baggage, customs, where your driver waits, an…
SIM Card vs eSIM in China: Best Mobile Connectivity for Medical Travelers
You need data the moment you land — for translation apps, ride-hailing, and case-manager messages. Comparison of physica…