What is the emergency number for police ambulance and fire in China?

Asked by Lena Richter from DE Oct 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM Oct 11, 2025
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On a trip to China, it’s handy to know the core emergency numbers. These work nationwide:

- 110 for police
- 120 for medical emergencies and ambulance
- 119 for fire

Tips for using them smoothly:
- If you’re in a hotel or hostel, the front desk can call the right service for you and often help with any language barrier.
- Have your location ready: the exact address, district, and any nearby landmark. If you don’t speak Mandarin, write the address in Chinese characters or have a small card with your hotel name and location.
- Stay calm and speak as clearly as you can. If you’re asked for details, give your city and a nearby landmark first, then the street and building number.
- In big cities you might find English-speaking staff or operators, but it’s best to have a local language aid ready just in case.
- If you’re traveling solo or with kids, carry a local SIM or portable Wi‑Fi so you can share maps or directions quickly.

Knowing these three numbers and having a plan for showing your location can make a stressful moment much easier. It’s small prep that can make a big difference when you need help fast.
Sergio Navarro from ES Oct 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
On a trip to China, it’s handy to know the core emergency numbers. These work nationwide:

- 110 for police
- 120 for medical emergencies and ambulance
- 119 for fire

Tips for using them smoothly:
- If you’re in a hotel or hostel, the front desk can call the right service for you and often help with any language barrier.
- Have your location ready: the exact address, district, and any nearby landmark. If you don’t speak Mandarin, write the address in Chinese characters or have a small card with your hotel name and location.
- Stay calm and speak as clearly as you can. If you’re asked for details, give your city and a nearby landmark first, then the street and building number.
- In big cities you might find English-speaking staff or operators, but it’s best to have a local language aid ready just in case.
- If you’re traveling solo or with kids, carry a local SIM or portable Wi‑Fi so you can share maps or directions quickly.

Knowing these three numbers and having a plan for showing your location can make a stressful moment much easier. It’s small prep that can make a big difference when you need help fast.
Sergio Navarro from ES Oct 12, 2025
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For emergencies in China, dial 110 for police, 120 for ambulance, and 119 for fire.
Alex Moss from BR Oct 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
For emergencies in China, dial 110 for police, 120 for ambulance, and 119 for fire.
Alex Moss from BR Oct 13, 2025
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