🆘 Emergency Help
Updated September 2026 · Save these before you need them
Know who to call and what to say in the first five minutes.
These numbers are free from any phone and work 24/7. Save them in your phone now.
- 110 — Police
- 120 — Ambulance
- 119 — Fire
- 12301 — Tourist Hotline (for travel-related issues)
Below is a list of major embassies in Beijing, organized by region. Find your country's embassy and save the number to your phone.
🌏 Asia
🌍 Europe
🌎 Americas
🌏 Oceania
Save these before your trip:
Before your trip, prepare these items. They take 10 minutes to set up and can save you hours in an emergency.
- Save your embassy's phone number in your phone
- Screenshot your hotel address in Chinese
- Keep a copy of your passport photo on your phone
- Download an offline translation app
- Write down your blood type and allergies
- Create an emergency contact list
The preparation above covers the basics. But here's what actually happens in an emergency — and what the full guide solves:
- You lost your passport and don't know who to call first
- You need a doctor who speaks English
- You were robbed and can't explain what happened
- You had an accident and need an ambulance
- You're having a severe allergic reaction
- You're lost or stranded at night
- You feel threatened or harassed
- You lost your phone or wallet
- You need to contact your family urgently
- Natural disaster or city-wide emergency
- You're having a mental health crisis
- You're in legal trouble or detained
The full guide covers 12+ emergency scenarios with step-by-step actions.
Don't get caught unprepared.
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