Full Body Health Checkup in China: 2026 Prices & Booking
A full body health checkup in China costs about RMB 300–800 ($45–115) for a basic package, roughly RMB 2,130 ($300) for deep screening with CT and MRI, and RMB 3,000–10,000 for executive tiers. Done in one morning.
For comparison: a Mayo Clinic executive physical runs $5,000–11,000 (Mayo Clinic FAQ, verified 2026-07-07). The US has no mid-market "everything in one morning" product. China has thousands of centers built around exactly that.
What a checkup costs in China (2026)
China's checkup market is dominated by national chains — Meinian (美年大健康), iKang (爱康国宾), Ruici (瑞慈) — with hundreds of locations. Chain pricing is close to uniform across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu, which makes the table below simpler than you'd expect.
| Package tier | What's inside | Price (RMB) | Price (USD) | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (chain) | Bloods, urine, ECG, ultrasound, chest X-ray | 300–800 | $45–115 | Meinian channel listings | 2026-07-07 |
| Mid-range (iKang) | Adds tumor markers, thyroid, more ultrasound | 558–2,349 | $79–330 | iKang official mall | 2026-07-07 |
| Deep screening (Meinian) | Adds chest CT + brain MRI | ~2,130 | ~$300 | Zhongkang booking platform | 2026-07-07 |
| Deep screening (Ruici) | Focused screening 599; deep tier with lung CT 999 | 599–999 | $84–141 | Sina Finance, citing Ruici e-commerce pricing | 2026-07-07 (2023 list; confirm current price when booking) |
| Executive (chain, with MR/PET-CT options) | Flagship imaging packages | 3,000–10,000 | $420–1,410 | Chain channel listings, as above | 2026-07-07 |
Public hospital tiers, by city:
| City | Option | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | PUMCH (Peking Union) VIP checkup center | Listed at RMB 18,878–30,698 on booking platforms | Third-party listing — we're verifying directly with the hospital. Ask us. |
| Shanghai | Jiahui International (private, full English) | — | We're verifying this — ask us |
| Guangzhou / Shenzhen | Public tertiary checkup centers | — | We're verifying this — ask us |
| Chengdu | West China Hospital checkup center | — | We're verifying this — ask us |
We publish a number only when we can trace it to a government fee schedule, an official website, or the operator's own sales channel. Where we can't yet, the table says so.
What one day actually looks like
Here's the standard flow at a chain center or hospital checkup department:
- - 7:30 am — Arrive fasting (nothing after midnight). Check in with your passport.
- - 7:45 am — Blood draw and urine sample first, so you can eat sooner.
- - 8:15–11:00 am — Stations: height/weight/blood pressure, ECG, abdominal and thyroid ultrasound, chest X-ray or CT, internal medicine consult, eye and ENT checks. You carry a checklist sheet; staff stamp each station.
- - ~11:00 am — Free breakfast at most centers. Yes, really.
- - Same day to 3 days later — Report. Bloodwork often same-day; CT and MRI reads take 1–3 working days.
Total time on site: about 3.5 hours for a deep package. Most Western readers we talk to find the station-based flow the strangest part — you move, not the doctor.
How to book as a foreigner
- 1. Pick the tier. Basic if you're young and asymptomatic. Deep screening (with CT ± MRI) if you're 40+ or haven't been checked in years.
- 2. Book online or through a concierge. iKang sells through mall.ikang.com; Meinian and Ruici sell through platform channels. Chinese-language interfaces, Chinese payment rails — this is the step where most foreigners stall.
- 3. Bring your passport. It's your registration ID. No Chinese ID card needed.
- 4. Sort the report language before you go. Most chain reports are Chinese-only. Some centers offer English summaries; quality varies. A translated, structured English report is the single most useful thing to arrange in advance — it's what your doctor at home will actually read.
The catch nobody mentions
The price isn't the hard part. The hard part is that a RMB 999 package and a RMB 9,000 package can look identical on a Chinese-language menu, and upsells at the counter are common. Know your test list before you walk in, and decline add-ons you didn't plan.
Why trust these numbers
Every price above comes from a government fee schedule, an operator's official sales channel, or a named source — each row carries its link and a verification date (most recently 2026-07-07). We grade every price by confidence and publish only the top two grades; anything weaker is marked "we're verifying." If you find a number that's wrong or stale, tell us — we correct within 48 hours and log the change.
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This page is pricing and logistics information, not medical advice. Decide what screening you need with your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full body checkup cost in China?
Basic packages at national chains run RMB 300–800 (about $45–115). Deep-screening packages with chest CT and brain MRI run around RMB 2,130 (about $300). Executive tiers with advanced imaging run RMB 3,000–10,000. Prices verified July 2026.
Can foreigners get a health checkup in China?
Yes. Private chains like iKang and Meinian accept foreign passport holders, and many public hospital checkup centers do too. You book with your passport. The main gap is English reporting — confirm before you book or use a translation service.
How long does a full body checkup take in China?
Half a day. Most centers run all tests — bloodwork, ultrasound, ECG, imaging — in one morning visit, fasting from midnight. Basic results often land the same day; imaging reports typically within 1–3 days.
Is a health checkup in China cheaper than in the US?
Yes, by roughly 10–30x at comparable depth. A Mayo Clinic executive physical costs $5,000–11,000. A Chinese deep-screening package with CT and MRI lists at about $300.