Real Experiences

Public videos and first-hand accounts

These are third-party videos we curate because they help patients understand what the China care experience can look like in practice.

Dental366K+ views

I Flew All the Way to China to Visit the Dentist

by Travis Leon

Irish YouTuber Travis documents his futuristic dental experience at Huangshan Dental Hospital — teeth whitening, implants, and veneers at a fraction of Western prices.

Hospital72K+ views

What's It Like in Chinese Hospitals as a Foreigner?

by Boundless Living

A retired expat explores two Beijing hospitals, covering insurance, self-pay options, and what the emergency room experience is really like for foreigners.

Cost Comparison50K+ views

Diabetes, Hospitalization & $150 Heart Surgery Bills

by China Healthcare Vlog

A deep dive into China's healthcare costs — from diabetes management to heart surgery, showing how incredibly affordable serious medical care can be.

Cost Comparison40K+ views

China vs. USA: Hospital Visits and Healthcare Prices

by Expat Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of hospital visits in China and the US. See how doctor consultations cost 5 RMB (~$0.70) and B-ultrasounds run about $15.

Hospital35K+ views

Look What Happened to Me in China

by Travel Vlogger

An unexpected emergency visit to a Chinese hospital — fast treatment, 30-minute wait even during holidays, and shockingly low costs.

Hospital30K+ views

How I Ended Up in Hospital in Shanghai

by Shanghai Expat

A firsthand account of an unplanned hospital stay in Shanghai, praising the speed, professionalism, and affordability of Chinese healthcare.

Guide25K+ views

How to See a Doctor in Shanghai for Foreigners

by Shanghai Guide

A practical step-by-step guide for foreigners navigating Shanghai's hospital system — booking via WeChat, costs, and what to expect.

Dental20K+ views

Going to the Dentist in Beijing China — Full Guide

by Beijing Vlogger

Everything you need to know about dental care in Beijing as a foreigner — finding clinics, costs, quality, and the overall experience.

Dental5K+ views

I Went to 3 Dentists in China with Toothache

by Middle Kingdom

A real comparison of three different dental clinics in Nanjing — private vs public, costs, and quality of care for a foreigner with a toothache.

TCM15K+ views

Healing Across Borders: Americas Officials Experience Shanghai TCM

by Mia's Vlog

Government officials from the Americas experience Traditional Chinese Medicine at Shanghai's Longhua Hospital — acupuncture, Tuina massage, and herbal remedies.

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