Colonoscopy + gastroscopy + checkup + TCM
One trip to China: colonoscopy and gastroscopy under one sedation, a full health checkup and a TCM consultation
A colonoscopy alone is a small reason to fly to China. Both scopes under one sedation, a full checkup and a TCM consultation in the same stay is a bigger one. We plan and quote them together.
Sedated gastroscopy and colonoscopy package (checkup centre listing)
CNY 1,460–1,702 (≈ USD 220–250)
Full health checkup, from (Hangzhou public hospital)
CNY 1,320 (≈ USD 200)
TCM outpatient consultation at a Beijing public tertiary hospital
CNY 50–100 (≈ USD 7–15)
USA, self-pay colonoscopy alone, average (cost guide, 2024–26)
USD 2,750
What one trip can include, with listed prices (sources: checkup centre listing; Hangzhou public hospital price page; Beijing outpatient fees, 2019 reform; Fujian provincial price list, 2025)
| Part of the trip | What it is | Listed price |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroscopy + colonoscopy | Both scopes, one after the other, under one sedation | CNY 1,460–1,702 (≈ USD 220–250) as a checkup centre package |
| Health checkup | Tiered package at a public hospital checkup centre | CNY 1,320–1,670 (≈ USD 200–250) entry tier to CNY 6,880–7,723 (≈ USD 1,050–1,150) with CT and MRI |
| TCM consultation | Tongue and pulse, constitution and lifestyle advice | CNY 50–100 (≈ USD 7–15) by physician grade |
| Acupuncture (optional) | Routine acupuncture session | CNY 70 (≈ USD 10) per session |
1 · Both scopes
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy in one session
A gastroscopy looks at the oesophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine through the mouth; a colonoscopy looks at the large bowel. They are often done one after the other under a single sedation, so you have one prep, one recovery and one escort home. Whether you need both is for the gastroenterologist who assesses you to decide.
2 · Health checkup
A full checkup in the same stay
One Hangzhou public hospital publishes four tiers: A CNY 1,320–1,670 (≈ USD 200–250), B CNY 2,880–3,411 (≈ USD 430–510), C CNY 3,980–4,703 (≈ USD 590–700) and D CNY 6,880–7,723 (≈ USD 1,050–1,150); tier D includes CT, MRI of the head plus one other area and tumour markers. Reports take some days, for example 7–8 working days for the paper report at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, with a copy by WeChat.
3 · TCM consultation
A TCM constitution check
A hospital TCM physician reads your tongue and pulse, names your constitution type and suggests changes to diet, sleep and daily routine, so two people with the same complaint may get different advice. A consultation costs about CNY 50–100 (≈ USD 7–15) depending on the physician’s grade, and acupuncture about CNY 70 (≈ USD 10) a session. Results differ from person to person. In China, TCM is used alongside medical care, not instead of it.
Why one trip
A scope alone is rarely worth a flight. Three things together can be
The colonoscopy prep is the main work of the trip, and a poor prep can mean a repeat, so we plan a spare day. The checkup and the TCM visit fit around it, with one plan and one quote. For comparison, a colonoscopy alone averages about USD 2,750 self-paid in the US.
We handle the China part
An English-speaking coordinator from airport to aftercare
We book the hospital, meet you at the airport, arrange a hotel near the hospital, put an interpreter beside you at every appointment, help with WeChat and Alipay payment, translate your reports into English and stay in touch for follow-up after you fly home.
How your package quote works
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1. Tell us what you need
Your reason for the colonoscopy, whether a gastroscopy has been suggested, and your medicines list. You can send reports when we follow up.
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2. Choose your extras
Pick a checkup tier and whether to add a TCM consultation. Not sure? We suggest one.
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3. Get one quote
The scopes and sedation itemised, the checkup tier, the TCM visit, and dates that fit around the prep.
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4. Decide at your own pace
Nothing is charged now. If we can’t help with your case, we’ll tell you.
Common questions
Can a colonoscopy and gastroscopy be done at the same time?
Yes. They are often done in the same session, one straight after the other, under a single sedation, with a different scope for each. That means one day, one sedation and one recovery. The doctor who assesses you decides whether you need both. In China, checkup centres sell the combined sedated procedure as a package, one listing at CNY 1,460–1,702 (≈ USD 220–250).
Does a gastroscopy require sedation?
No, but it is widely available. A gastroscopy can be done with a numbing throat spray alone. In China the sedated version is called a “painless” gastroscopy, given by an anaesthetist after a pre-anaesthesia assessment. When it is combined with a colonoscopy, the usual approach is to sedate for both.
Is a gastroscopy with only a throat spray painful?
Many people manage it, and the main discomfort is gagging as the scope passes the throat. Some people are comfortable with an unsedated gastroscopy but want sedation for the colonoscopy, which is usually the longer of the two. If you are having both, sedation for both is the common choice.
Is a gastroscopy easier to prepare for than a colonoscopy?
Yes. A gastroscopy only needs an empty stomach, while a colonoscopy needs a full bowel prep: a low-fibre diet, then clear liquids, then the laxative drink. When you have both, the colonoscopy prep is the main work. Follow your own hospital’s timing, and on a trip abroad keep a spare day in case the bowel is not clear enough and the colonoscopy has to be repeated.
Read more
- Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy in One Visit: Sedation, Prep and Cost
How a combined gastroscopy and colonoscopy works under one sedation, what the prep involves, what it costs in China, and how to fit it into one trip.
USD amounts converted at about CNY 6.70 per USD (2026-10-07), for reference only. Foreign patients pay the full listed price.