Health checkup + TCM in China
A full health checkup at a Chinese public hospital, with a TCM consultation in the same trip
For people who want a thorough checkup without months of waiting or an executive-physical bill. At one Hangzhou public hospital, published checkup packages run from CNY 1,320 (≈ USD 200) to CNY 7,723 (≈ USD 1,150), and the top tier includes CT, MRI and tumour markers. A TCM consultation with a hospital physician costs CNY 50–100 (≈ USD 7–15). Tell us what you want checked and we quote both together.
Checkup packages at a Hangzhou public tertiary hospital, from (hospital price page)
CNY 1,320 (≈ USD 200)
Top tier with CT, MRI of the head plus one area and tumour markers (same hospital)
CNY 6,880–7,723 (≈ USD 1,050–1,150)
Outpatient consultation at a Beijing public tertiary hospital, TCM included, by physician grade
CNY 50–100 (≈ USD 7–15)
Executive physicals at top US hospitals (JAMA Intern Med study, 2020)
USD 2,500–11,000
Comprehensive health checkup, published prices (sources: research study 2020; provider price pages 2026; China: public hospital price page, current)
| Where | Price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| USA, executive physical at top hospitals | USD 2,500–11,000 | Research study, 2020; some programmes cost far more |
| UK, Nuffield Health 360+ | GBP 1,129 | Private health assessment; the 360 version is GBP 869 |
| Australia, HealthScreen | AUD 3,500–5,900 | Executive programme with targeted MRI and ultrasound |
| China, public hospital tier A | CNY 1,320–1,670 (≈ USD 200–250) | Entry package at Hangzhou First People’s Hospital |
| China, public hospital tier B / C | CNY 2,880–3,411 (≈ USD 430–510) / CNY 3,980–4,703 (≈ USD 590–700) | Middle tiers at the same hospital |
| China, public hospital tier D | CNY 6,880–7,723 (≈ USD 1,050–1,150) | Includes CT, MRI of the head plus one area and tumour markers |
1 · Health checkup
A tiered checkup at a public hospital checkup centre
Large Chinese public hospitals run their own checkup centres with published package prices. At Hangzhou First People’s Hospital the four tiers run from CNY 1,320–1,670 (≈ USD 200–250) to CNY 6,880–7,723 (≈ USD 1,050–1,150), and the top tier adds CT, MRI of the head plus one other area and tumour markers. Reports take some days: Beijing Chaoyang Hospital issues its paper checkup report in 7–8 working days and also sends it by WeChat.
2 · TCM consultation
A TCM physician looks at the same person from a different angle
A hospital TCM physician asks about sleep, digestion, energy and, for women, the cycle, reads your tongue and pulse and describes your constitution, then suggests changes to diet and daily routine. The outpatient fee at a Beijing public tertiary hospital is CNY 50 (≈ USD 7) for an ordinary physician up to CNY 100 (≈ USD 15) for a renowned expert. Results differ from person to person, and in China TCM is used alongside medical care, not instead of it.
Why one trip
A top-tier checkup for less than an entry-level executive physical
Executive physicals at top US hospitals ranged from USD 2,500 to 11,000 in a 2020 study, and a private Nuffield Health 360+ assessment in the UK costs GBP 1,129. The top checkup tier at a Hangzhou public hospital, with CT and MRI, lists at under CNY 8,000 (≈ USD 1,200). Foreign patients pay the full listed price, and international departments charge more.
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 checkup quote works
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1. Tell us what you want checked
Your age, any symptoms, family history and recent results. You can send reports when we follow up.
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2. Choose a tier and the TCM visit
We suggest a checkup tier and add-ons such as an MRI, and whether to add a TCM consultation. Not sure? We suggest one.
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3. Get one quote with dates
The checkup tier itemised, the TCM visit and dates confirmed by the hospital before you book flights.
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4. Your report in English
Ask for copies of images. Take the report to your own doctor, or see a specialist in China before you fly home if something needs attention.
Common questions
How much does a full-body health checkup cost in China?
At Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, a public tertiary hospital, published checkup packages range from CNY 1,320 (≈ USD 200) to CNY 7,723 (≈ USD 1,150) in four tiers. The top tier, CNY 6,880–7,723 (≈ USD 1,050–1,150), includes CT, MRI of the head plus one other area and tumour markers. Foreign patients pay the full listed price, and international departments and private chains charge more.
What tests are included in a health checkup in China?
It depends on the tier. Packages are sold in tiers, and the higher tiers add imaging and tumour markers: at one Hangzhou public hospital, the top tier includes CT, MRI of the head plus one other area and tumour markers. Ask for the itemised list of tests in each tier before you choose, and add single items such as an MRI if you need them.
How long does a full-body checkup take in China?
Plan on the checkup visit itself plus a wait for the written report. Imaging such as MRI or a sedated endoscopy may be booked as a separate session. Beijing Chaoyang Hospital issues its paper checkup report in 7–8 working days and also sends it by WeChat. Ask for an English report and copies of your images.
How can a foreigner book a health checkup at a hospital in China?
Go through the checkup centre of a large public (tertiary) hospital, which publishes its packages and prices. We choose the hospital and package with you, confirm the date before you book flights and send an interpreter with you on the day.
How much does a full-body health checkup cost in the UK?
Nuffield Health lists its 360+ assessment at GBP 1,129, the 360 at GBP 869, the Female assessment at GBP 529 and the Lifestyle assessment at GBP 399 (2026). Bupa’s two-hour Be.Reassured assessment is reported at about GBP 929. For comparison, the top tier at a Hangzhou public hospital, with CT and MRI, is CNY 6,880–7,723 (≈ USD 1,050–1,150).
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USD amounts converted at about CNY 6.70 per USD (2026-10-07), for reference only. Foreign patients pay the full listed price.