Combine Travel with a World-Class Health Screening
One of the easiest and most practical ways to take advantage of China's affordable healthcare is through an executive health checkup. Whether you're visiting China for business, tourism, or another medical procedure, adding a comprehensive health screening takes just half a day and costs a fraction of what you'd pay at home.
Chinese hospitals have dedicated health screening centers (体检中心) that operate like well-oiled machines — you move through a series of stations for blood work, imaging, cardiac tests, and specialist consultations, and receive a detailed report within 1-3 days. Many of these centers serve thousands of patients per day, giving them enormous efficiency and experience in catching early-stage conditions.
Typical Screening Packages
| Package | 🇨🇳 China | 🇺🇸 USA | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Screening | $300 – $500 | $3,000 – $4,000 | Blood panel, urine, ECG, chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, basic physical exam |
| Standard Executive | $500 – $1,000 | $4,000 – $6,000 | All basic + tumor markers, thyroid function, cardiac echo, liver/kidney detailed, gastric H.pylori test |
| Premium Executive | $1,000 – $2,000 | $6,000 – $8,000 | All standard + low-dose CT chest, brain MRI, coronary CT, PET-CT (optional), cancer genetic screening |
| VIP with PET-CT | $1,500 – $3,000 | $8,000 – $12,000 | Everything above + full-body PET-CT scan for early cancer detection |
What Does a Standard Executive Checkup Include?
A typical standard executive health screening in a Chinese hospital covers over 50 individual test items:
- Blood work — Complete blood count, liver function (ALT, AST, bilirubin), kidney function (creatinine, BUN, uric acid), blood glucose and HbA1c (diabetes screening), lipid profile (cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL/HDL), thyroid function (TSH, T3, T4), tumor markers (AFP, CEA, CA19-9, PSA for men, CA125 for women)
- Cardiac — 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure measurement, cardiac echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart)
- Imaging — Chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys), thyroid ultrasound, pelvic ultrasound (for women), carotid artery ultrasound
- Specialist consultations — Internal medicine review, eye exam (vision, fundoscopy, intraocular pressure), ENT exam, dental screening
- Other — Urinalysis, stool occult blood test, bone density scan (DEXA), body composition analysis, H.pylori breath test
Top Health Screening Centers
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital International Medical Center (Beijing) — China's most prestigious hospital with a dedicated VIP health screening floor. English-speaking staff available. Results can be provided in English.
- Huashan Hospital International Medical Center (Shanghai) — Fudan University's flagship hospital with an efficient screening center catering to international patients and executives.
- iKang Healthcare Group — China's largest private health screening chain with locations in 30+ cities. Standardized packages, online booking, and English reports available at major city locations.
- Meinian Onehealth — Another major private screening chain with convenient locations and quick turnaround on results.
How It Works
- Evening before — Fast from 10 PM (no food or drink except water). This ensures accurate blood test results.
- Morning (7-8 AM arrival) — Check in at the screening center. You'll receive a checklist and move through stations at your own pace.
- 3-4 hours later — All tests completed. Some results (blood pressure, ECG, ultrasound) are available immediately.
- 1-3 days later — Complete report ready for pickup or emailed to you. Many centers offer bilingual (Chinese-English) reports upon request.
- Optional follow-up — If any findings require attention, the screening center can arrange specialist consultations at the same hospital.
Book Your Health Screening
A comprehensive health checkup in China is the perfect add-on to any trip. Whether you're here for tourism, business, or another medical procedure, take advantage of world-class screening at a fraction of the Western price. Contact us to book your health screening package today.