{"id":13181,"date":"2025-09-01T21:03:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T13:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=13181"},"modified":"2026-02-20T00:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:23:42","slug":"travel-insurance-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-in-china.html","title":{"rendered":"Travel Insurance in China: Costs, Coverage, and Best Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel insurance for China is not legally required, but it is strongly recommended since it provides protection for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and unexpected travel disruptions. Policies usually cost between USD 98 and USD 485 depending on trip length, traveler age, and level of coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best providers for China travel insurance include Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions, Allianz Travel, IMG Global, MSH International, and VUMI. These insurers offer both single-trip and annual multi-trip plans, with benefits such as medical evacuation, inpatient care, trip interruption coverage, and lost baggage protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Pacific Prime blog post is designed for you. We are an international insurance broker with over 20 years of experience, having <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/pp-profile\/about\/#:~:text=Key%20Figures,incredibly%20proud%20of%3A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insured over 1.5 million customers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their travels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will explain what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers and doesn\u2019t cover, whether or not it is required in China, the best plans to look into, what China travel coverage can cost, and much more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you come up with questions as you read, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">send us a message<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and we\u2019ll get you an answer promptly. We\u2019re here to support you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Travel Insurance Required for China?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24301 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/suzhou-city-skyline-with-tall-buildings-beside-the-water.webp\" alt=\"Image of Suzhou City Skyline With Tall Buildings Beside The Water with text overlay of &quot;Is Travel Insurance Required for China?&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/suzhou-city-skyline-with-tall-buildings-beside-the-water.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/suzhou-city-skyline-with-tall-buildings-beside-the-water-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/suzhou-city-skyline-with-tall-buildings-beside-the-water-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/suzhou-city-skyline-with-tall-buildings-beside-the-water-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/suzhou-city-skyline-with-tall-buildings-beside-the-water-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>No law requires travelers to have travel insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/China.html#:~:text=U.S.%20citizens%20are%20encouraged%20to%20purchase%20medical%20evacuation%20insurance.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. government highly encourages travelers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> heading to China to purchase medical evacuation insurance. This is a very common benefit of travel insurance policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. government recommends getting travel insurance for China because you\u2019ll have coverage to be transported to the nearest urgent medical facilities in the event of a health emergency. First responders in China are not typically able to reach individuals outside of major cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few more reasons why it may be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/worth-it-getting-travel-insurance-to-thailand.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worth it to get Chinese travel insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. government highly recommends it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public medical professionals in China may only speak Chinese; if you want treatment in your native language, you may need to go to a more expensive private healthcare facility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re investing a lot of money in your trip, you may want protection for trip cancellation or interruption so you can be reimbursed what you\u2019ve already spent on reservations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-25' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Travel Insurance Plans for China Trips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on what you need, the best insurance plan for you may be<\/span><b> Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions\u2019s Voyager Choice travel medical plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Allianz Travel\u2019s OneTrip Premier plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. China travelers seeking travel insurance should decide if they want a plan that emphasizes travel medical benefits or traveling fee protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following sections introduce you to over a dozen different travel insurance plans from both varieties. You can use the links included to learn more about each. We also include several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-choosing-the-right-annual-plan.html\">annual multi-trip travel insurance<\/a> suggestions if that\u2019s what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Travel Medical Insurance Options in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exemplary travel medical insurance plans for travelers heading to China are offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions, IMG, WorldTrips, Seven Corners, and MSH. These plans specialize in <\/span><b>comprehensive, short-term health insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Benefits can cover inpatient care, emergency services, transportation, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the specific benefits of each plan, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact our insurance experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get a free quote online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions has several travel medical insurance plans that are perfect for China trips. Their single-trip plan is called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/blue-cross-blue-shield-global-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voyager\u2019s Choice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it has coverage for up to 182 days. Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions\u2019s annual multi-trip plan is called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/blue-cross-blue-shield-global-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trekker Choice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It covers an unlimited number of trips within 12 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. IMG Global<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMG Global has three <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/img\/#:~:text=IMG%20Global%20Travel%20Medical%20Insurance%20Plans%20and%20Benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">single-trip travel medical insurance plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that provide coverage in China: Patriot Lite, Patriot Plus, and Patriot Platinum. If you want a multi-trip plan, consider Patriot Multi-Trip International. IMG also has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/img\/#:~:text=IMG%20Global%20GlobeHopper%20Senior%20Plans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">senior trip plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for travelers 65+ and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/img\/#:~:text=IMG%20Global%20Patriot%20Exchange%20Program\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studying abroad plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-60' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner.css?ver4.1' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-container {\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner  \/img\/blog-banner-china-bg.png');\n\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner China -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/blog-banner-china-bg-mobile.png);\n\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations <span>for China<\/span>\n  <\/h3>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" style=\"width: 50px; height: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-msh.png\" alt=\"MSH\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>24\/7 Member Support<\/li>\n          <li>Vast Medical Network<\/li>\n          <li>Customizable Benefits<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\" alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<!-- Blog Banner China ends --><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. WorldTrips<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldTrips has an Atlas Travel Insurance plan designed for global travelers seeking medical expenses coverage, emergency medical evacuation, and supplemental travel benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Seven Corners Travel Medical Insurance<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Corners has a Travel Medical insurance plan with emergency evacuation, 24-7 assistance, and COVID-19 coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. MSH International<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSH International\u2019s short-term health insurance plan for traveling abroad, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/msh-international-insurer\/#:~:text=MSH%20International%20Short%2DTerm%20Travel%20Insurance%20Plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start\u2019Expat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is unique in that it includes life and disability benefits. It also includes vision and dental care following an accident, in addition to the basic hospital and emergency coverage benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trip Protection Insurance for Travelers to China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China travel insurance that <\/span><b>specializes in travel protection <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highlights benefits like trip cancellation, interruption, or delay, lost\/stolen or damaged luggage, and emergency medical coverage. Some of the best plans with these benefits are from Allianz Travel, VUMI, and MSH International.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Allianz Travel<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/allianz\/#:~:text=Allianz%20Travel%3A%20International%20Travel%20Insurance%20Plans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allianz Travel has nine insurance plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for China travel protection to choose from. Their single-trip plans include OneTrip Prime, Basic, Premier, Emergency Medical, and Cancellation Plus. Their multi-trip plans are AllTrips Basic, Premier, Executive, and Prime.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. VUMI<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers\/vumi-health-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VUMI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a single-trip travel insurance plan and an annual multi-trip travel insurance plan with travel protection benefits. The single-trip plan can be extended up to 365 days if needed. The annual trip plan can cover trips that are 30, 45, or 90 days in length.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-27' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-Term Health Insurance for Expats in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Long-term health insurance plans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for foreign travelers and expats who want to move to China are offered by Cigna, Bupa, and AXA. These plans have exceptionally comprehensive inpatient and outpatient coverage benefits, mental health and maternity benefits, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your trip to China will last longer than 12 months, you\u2019ll want to consider getting an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international health insurance plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed to cover your health while you live abroad. Below we\u2019ll introduce three of the best long-term health insurance providers who cover China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discover even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more providers, read her<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Cigna<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna is one of the <\/span><b>leading long-term health insurance providers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for expats living in China or worldwide. Cigna offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/#:~:text=Cigna%20Health%20Insurance%20Plans%20for%20Expats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Close Care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> international health insurance plans. These plans include excellent mental health, cancer, and maternity benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Bupa<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupa offers the following long-term health insurance plans for China expats: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/bupa\/#:~:text=Bupa%20Global%20Individual%20Health%20Insurance%20Plans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Medical Global, Select Global, Premier Global, and Elite Global<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The annual benefit limit for these plans ranges from about USD $1,587,100 &#8211; $4,761,300.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. AXA<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-axa\/#:~:text=AXA%20Global%20Health%20Coverage%3A%20Insurance%20Plans%20for%20Expats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AXA\u2019s China expat health insurance plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are Foundation, Standard, Comprehensive, Prestige, and Prestige Plus. AXA\u2019s Prestige and Prestige Plus plans offer top-tier <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/maternity\/#:~:text=Insurance%20Providers%20With%20the%20Best%20Insurance%20for%20Pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maternity coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-26' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China Travel Insurance Costs and Price Estimates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24303 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oriental-pearl-tower-rising-above-shanghai-city-skyline.webp\" alt=\"Image of Oriental Pearl Tower Rising Above Shanghai City Skyline with text overlay of &quot;China Travel Insurance Costs and Price Estimates&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oriental-pearl-tower-rising-above-shanghai-city-skyline.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oriental-pearl-tower-rising-above-shanghai-city-skyline-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oriental-pearl-tower-rising-above-shanghai-city-skyline-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oriental-pearl-tower-rising-above-shanghai-city-skyline-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/oriental-pearl-tower-rising-above-shanghai-city-skyline-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting travel insurance for a China trip can cost as low as <\/span><b>$39<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a travel medical single-trip plan or <\/span><b>$125<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an annual multi-trip travel medical plan. If you want a travel fee protection plan, it can cost anywhere from <\/span><b>$98 &#8211; $485<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Prices vary depending on your trip length, cost, and age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you a taste of what travel insurance can cost, we\u2019ve gathered several cost estimates below from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime\u2019s trusted partnering insurers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the cost examples in the chart below is designed for a 30-year-old traveling to China for 30 days with a total trip cost of $2,500. These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-how-to-compare-plans-effectively.html#:~:text=Compare%20What%20Affects%20Travel%20Insurance%20Costs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prices will change<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as you adjust the elements of the trip. The plans designed for travel medical benefits include a deductible.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-color: black; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sample Travel Insurance Quotes for China<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Plan Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cost Estimate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions<\/td>\n<td>Voyager Choice<\/td>\n<td>$39.00 ($500 deductible)<\/p>\n<p>$61.50\u00a0 ($0 deductible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions<\/td>\n<td>Trekker Choice<\/td>\n<td>$125\u00a0 ($200 deductible)<\/p>\n<p>$175\u00a0 ($100 deductible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Allianz Travel<\/td>\n<td>OneTrip Basic<\/td>\n<td>$98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Allianz Travel<\/td>\n<td>OneTrip Prime<\/td>\n<td>$136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Allianz Travel<\/td>\n<td>OneTrip Premier<\/td>\n<td>$184<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Allianz Travel<\/td>\n<td>AllTrips Basic<\/td>\n<td>$138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Allianz Travel<\/td>\n<td>All Trips Premier<\/td>\n<td>$485<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMG Global<\/td>\n<td>iTravelInsured SE<\/td>\n<td>$84.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMG Global<\/td>\n<td>iTravelInsured LX<\/td>\n<td>$159.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMG Global<\/td>\n<td>Patriot Lite<\/td>\n<td>$48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMG Global<\/td>\n<td>Patriot Platinum<\/td>\n<td>$70.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMG Global<\/td>\n<td>Patriot Multi-Trip<\/td>\n<td>$200 ($250 deductible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VUMI<\/td>\n<td>Single Trip<\/td>\n<td>$205.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VUMI<\/td>\n<td>Annual Trip<\/td>\n<td>$204.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MSH International<\/td>\n<td>Start\u2019Expat<\/td>\n<td>$165.42 ($1,000 deductible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The annual trips will cover more than a single trip, but some quote generators require the length of one of your trips to grant you an estimate, so we selected 30 days to make the comparison to single trips more aligned.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a quote online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">talk directly with an insurance broker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get a travel insurance quote for your specific trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-29' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_5.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Coverage in China Travel Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China travel insurance often covers medical emergencies, emergency medical evacuation, trip cancellation or interruption, and lost or stolen luggage. Some plans have options to cover rental cars, cancel for any reason, and gear theft. Be sure to read your inclusions and exclusions carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Emergency Insurance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical emergency coverage for China trip insurance often covers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital stays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency room services and treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambulance transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental care required for an injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgent care medications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency Medical Evacuation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency evacuation coverage is when travelers in China are insured for being transported to the nearest medical facility qualified to treat their specific emergency medical condition. Some plans also include emergency repatriation of remains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This covers the expenses of transporting your body to your home country if you were to pass away while traveling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trip Cancellation Insurance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trip cancellation insurance means you will be reimbursed for the trip expenses you have already paid before your trip in the event you have to cancel your travels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental Car Protection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental car protection covers your rental car if it is lost or damaged in a collision. There are restrictions to what kind of accidents are covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancel for Any Reason Coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More comprehensive travel insurance plans include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-travel-insurance-tips-for-2022.html#:~:text=Add%20%E2%80%9Ccancel%20for%20any%20reason%E2%80%9D%20(CFAR)%20coverage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancel for any reason<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coverage which gives the insured person much more flexibility to cancel their trip and still be reimbursed. Other trip cancellation plans may not reimburse you if your reason for canceling doesn\u2019t align with the inclusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gear Theft Protection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can insure your valuables, like a laptop or camera, in case they are stolen or damaged while traveling to China. Carefully think about which items you plan to take on this specific trip so you can make sure you have enough coverage to cover the value of your gear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusions in China Travel Insurance Policies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24304 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shanghai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-city-center.webp\" alt=\"Image of Shanghai Skyline With Modern Skyscrapers In The City Center with text overlay of &quot;Exclusions in China Travel Insurance Policies&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shanghai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-city-center.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shanghai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-city-center-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shanghai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-city-center-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shanghai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-city-center-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shanghai-skyline-with-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-city-center-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel insurance for China trips typically <\/span><b>will not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover the following events:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Injuries, accidents, and liability for high-risk activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Such as adventure sports and hazardous activities. You\u2019ll need to purchase specific <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-extreme-sports-insurance.html#:~:text=What%20is%20Extreme%20Sports%20Insurance%3F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adventure sports insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accidents related to alcohol or drug use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you\u2019re intoxicated by alcohol or recreational drugs when you\u2019re injured or lose your belongings, you won\u2019t be covered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Incidents outside your coverage area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Some plans cover you worldwide, but some plans only cover you in a specific country or region of the world. If you leave your coverage area, you won\u2019t have coverage there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Terrorism, natural disasters, and civil unrest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Your plan may have exclusions for earthquakes, flooding, typhoons, terrorist attacks, and natural disasters that may occur in China. Make sure you know your exclusions carefully.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Undisclosed pre-existing health conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You are required to honestly report any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/pre-existing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-existing health conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you purchase your policy. If you withhold a condition and then try to submit a claim for it, your claim may be rejected.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-28' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_China_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner China 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical Travel Tips for Visiting China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers in China can protect their health and peace of mind by following tips like staying up to date with vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, understanding money and currency exchange, and more. We will discuss more of these tips in further detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended Vaccinations for Travelers to China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before traveling to China, travelers should be up to date on their routine vaccines: chickenpox, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, the flu, measles-mumps-rubella, polio, and shingles. The CDC also recommends the following <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/traveler\/none\/china#:~:text=Show-,Vaccines%20and%20Medicines,-Hide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vaccinations for China travelers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/hepatitis#tab=tab_1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatitis A<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatitis B<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/japanese-encephalitis-travel-advice.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese Encephalitis<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/rabies-travel-advice.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rabies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tick-borne Encephalitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/typhoid-fever-travel-advice.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typhoid Fever<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate and Weather in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summers in China are warm and humid, though on the coast in the east heavy rain and tropical typhoons are common. The further inland you go, the drier it gets. Winters in China can still be wet, though it can snow and frost in the coldest months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and Hygiene Tips in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To protect your health while traveling in China, practice these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/traveler\/none\/china\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese hygiene habits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid bug bites (mosquitos, ticks, flies, etc.) by staying inside, wearing insect repellent when outside, covering your skin with long clothes, and using bed netting if sleeping outside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep away from animals, especially strays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sharing bodily fluids with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t drink tap water in China; only bottled water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Zones in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China only has one time zone, <\/span><b>China Standard Time (CST)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In China, the time zone is known as \u201cBeijing Time.\u201d This zone is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tipping Etiquette in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not expected to give tips in China the way it is expected in the United States. It can even be considered rude.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currency and Money Exchange in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The currency in China is renminbi (RMB). The yuan is a unit of currency, similar to the US dollar. The yuan comes in one, two, five, ten, twenty, fifty, and one hundred. You can exchange money at the airport, hotel, large banks, and exchange houses, so look around for the best deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language Tips for Travelers in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing some basic Mandarin phrases can serve you a long way in China. Consider taking some time to learn bits of the local language you would use every day while traveling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-60' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner.css?ver4.1' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-container {\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner  \/img\/blog-banner-china-bg.png');\n\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner China -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/blog-banner-china-bg-mobile.png);\n\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations <span>for China<\/span>\n  <\/h3>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" style=\"width: 50px; height: 50px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-msh.png\" alt=\"MSH\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>24\/7 Member Support<\/li>\n          <li>Vast Medical Network<\/li>\n          <li>Customizable Benefits<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a class=\"banner-insurers-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\" alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<!-- Blog Banner China ends --><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety Tips for Travelers in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickpocketing is common in China for travelers, so never leave your valuables where you can\u2019t see them, and take precautions with your wallet. Sellers in the market may also try to sell you counterfeit goods, so carefully examine your products before buying them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transportation in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chinese public transportation system is robust with airports, bus systems, trolleybus systems, ferries, motor vehicles, and high-speed rails.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Chinese Culture and Etiquette<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips about Chinese culture:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your shoes off when you enter someone\u2019s home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a friend invites you to a meal, they will order all the dishes and pay for everyone; it\u2019s rude of you to pay for part of it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners shouldn\u2019t talk about political topics, especially about the Chinese government<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the major cities can be so crowded, Chinese people are much less concerned about personal space than Westerners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Tourist Destinations in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of the popular destinations with top tourist attractions in China that draw both travelers and expats living in China:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-hong-kong.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-macau.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Macau<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-beijing-for-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beijing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-shanghai-for-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shanghai<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-guangzhou-for-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guangzhou<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-for-expats-in-taiwan.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taiwan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-75' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-banner_V2_China.png\" alt=\"Insurers recommendation blog banner China v2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner China - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations for China\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"msh\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-msh.png\"\n            alt=\"MSH\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>24\/7 Member Support<\/li>\n          <li>Vast Medical Network<\/li>\n          <li>Customizable Benefits<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton chirecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n    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        Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embassy and Consulate Information for China<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the locations below for U.S. and Chinese embassies and consulates located in each country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Embassies and Consulates in China<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/china.usembassy-china.org.cn\/embassy-consulates\/beijing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Embassy Beijing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 55 An Jia Lou Road<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86 10-8531-4000\">+86 10-8531-4000<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Emergency After-Hours Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86 10-8531-4000\">+86 10-8531-4000<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +86 10-8531-3300<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"mailto:BeijingACS@state.gov\">BeijingACS@state.gov<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This consular district includes Beijing, Tianjin, Gansu, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, Xinjiang, Chongqing, Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hk.usconsulate.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong &amp; Macau<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 Garden Road<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central, Hong Kong<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+852 2841-2211\">+852 2841-2211<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:+852 2841-2225\">+852 2841-2225<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:+852 2841-2323\">+852 2841-2323 <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Emergency After-Hours Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+852 2523-9011\">+852 2523-9011 <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +852 2845-4845<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"mailto:acshk@state.gov\">acshk@state.gov <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This consular district includes the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions (SARs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/china.usembassy-china.org.cn\/embassy-consulates\/guangzhou\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 43 Hua Jiu Road<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zhujiang New Town<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510623<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86 20-3814-5775\">+86 20-3814-5775<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Emergency After-Hours Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86 10-8531-4000\">+86 10-8531-4000<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +86 20-3814-5572<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"mailto:GuangzhouACS@state.gov\">GuangzhouACS@state.gov <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This consular district includes Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/china.usembassy-china.org.cn\/embassy-consulates\/shanghai\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Consulate General Shanghai<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 1469 Huai Hai Zhong Road<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xuhui District, Shanghai 200041<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +86 21-8011-2400 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Emergency After-Hours Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86 10-8531-4000\">+86 10-8531-4000 <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +86 21-6148-8266 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"mailto:ShanghaiACS@state.gov\">ShanghaiACS@state.gov <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This consular district includes Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/china.usembassy-china.org.cn\/embassy-consulates\/shenyang\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Consulate General Shenyang<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 52 14th Wei Road<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heping District, Shenyang 110003<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86 24-2322-1198\">+86 24-2322-1198 <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Emergency After-Hours Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86 10-8531-4000\">+86 10-8531-4000<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +86 24-8610-6904 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"mailto:ShenyangACS@state.gov\">ShenyangACS@state.gov<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This consular district includes Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/china.usembassy-china.org.cn\/embassy-consulates\/wuhan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Consulate General Wuhan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. 568 Jian She Avenue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New World International Trade Tower I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jianghan District, Wuhan 430022<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86-27 8555-7791\">+86-27 8555-7791 <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Emergency After-Hours Telephone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+86 10-8531-4000\">+86 10-8531-4000 <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +86 27-8555-7761<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"mailto:WuhanACS@state.gov\">WuhanACS@state.gov<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This consular district includes Henan, Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi. Please note that U.S. Consulate General Wuhan provides emergency U.S. citizen services, as well as some routine services on a limited basis, until a move to a new office where full services will be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese Embassies and Consulates in the U.S.A.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/us.china-embassy.gov.cn\/eng\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington DC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embassy of the People&#8217;s Republic of China in the United States of America<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3505 International Place, N.W.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington DC 20008 United States<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+1-202-495-2266\">1.202.495.2266<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +1-202-495-2138<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>E-mail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: chinaembpress_us@mfa.gov.cn<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/losangeles.china-consulate.gov.cn\/eng\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles, California<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulate General of The People&#8217;s Republic of China in Los Angeles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd Floor, 500 Shatto Place<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Angeles, CA 90020 United States<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:1-213-348-1778\">1.213.348.1778<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 213.807.8091<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: LAChinaVisa@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.cn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco, California<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulate General of The People&#8217;s Republic of China in San Francisco<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1450 Laguna Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco, CA 94115 United States<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:1-415-919-6008\">1.415.919.6008<\/a> \/ <a href=\"tel:1-415-872-9091\">1.415.872.9091<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/chicago.china-consulate.gov.cn\/eng\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago, Illinois<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulate General of the People&#8217;s Republic of China in Chicago<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 West Erie Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago, IL 60610 United States<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:1.312.803.0095\">1.312.803.0095<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:312-803-0110\">312-803-0110<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"tel:312-803-0104\">312-803-0104<\/a> (Consular Notification)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"mailto:chineseconsulgeneral.chicago@gmail.com\">chineseconsulgeneral.chicago@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newyork.china-consulate.gov.cn\/eng\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, New York<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese Consulate General in New York<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">520 12th Avenue<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY, 10036 United States<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:1.212.244-9392\">1.212.244-9392<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:1.212.244.9456\">1.212.244.9456<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">**There was a Houston consulate, but it has permanently closed.**<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs About Travel Insurance in China<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Am I required to have travel insurance to go to China?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers are not required to have travel insurance before they enter China, however, the United States government recommends getting coverage, particularly medical evacuation insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does it cost to go to the hospital in China?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To spend one night in a Chinese hospital can cost anywhere from about USD $7 &#8211;\u00a0 $834 (50 yuan &#8211; 6,000 yuan). This huge range depends on whether you go to a public, public VIP ward, or private hospital. Most Westerners are accustomed to the quality and sanitation standards of a private hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion: How to Get China Travel Insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve now discussed a large handful of China protection plans with travel medical coverage and trip cost coverage. If you want to purchase a plan now, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase over the phone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re not ready to settle yet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/travel-insurance-and-short-term-health-insurance-for-expats\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare quotes online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you found value in this article, you\u2019ll always want to read our posts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/travel-insurance-ensuring-emergency-evacuation-coverage.html\">Medivac Insurance: Ensuring Emergency Evacuation Coverage<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/international-health-insurance-finding-best-coverage.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the Best Worldwide Medical Insurance Coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also read all about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-china.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places to live in China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-asia.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in case you want to plan a longer trip to that part of the world!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to explore insurance options in neighboring countries, read our posts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/best-travel-insurance-uae-provider-comparison.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Travel Insurance in the UAE: A Provider Comparison<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/beijing-travel-insurance-guide.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Travel Insurance in Beijing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel insurance for China is not legally required, but it is strongly recommended since it provides protection for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and unexpected travel disruptions. 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