Beijing Children's Hospital Capital Medical University, Beijing
China's national authority for paediatric medicine — with the country's highest volume of childhood cancer, bone marrow transplantation, and haematological malignancy cases within a single dedicated children's hospital. Grade 3A public hospital. China Care conducts a proxy consultation at Beijing Children's Hospital on your child's behalf before you travel, then provides bilingual escort throughout your family's stay.
56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing — ~30–45 min from Beijing Capital International Airport
Quick Facts
Payment
RMB only — paid directly to hospital
Consultation
In-person only — no remote specialist review
Advance booking
1–2 weeks minimum
Language
English + bilingual escort (ward staff: Mandarin)
Type
Public hospital · Grade 3A · CMU affiliated
1942
Founded
National
Paediatric authority ranking
BMT
Bone marrow transplant programme
Paeds Only
Dedicated children's hospital
About the Hospital
China's National Paediatric Authority — Built Around the Hardest Childhood Cases
Beijing Children's Hospital (北京儿童医院) was founded in 1942 and is affiliated with Capital Medical University. It holds Grade 3A status and is China's national paediatric referral centre — the hospital that receives the most complex childhood cases from across the country. For paediatric haematological malignancies, bone marrow transplantation is a core institutional strength. The hospital operates one of China's largest dedicated paediatric BMT programmes, treating leukaemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anaemia with national authority.
The paediatric oncology department covers the full spectrum of childhood cancer: leukaemia (ALL, AML), lymphoma, solid tumours (neuroblastoma, Wilms tumour, osteosarcoma), and brain tumours. For cases requiring CAR-T cell therapy, Beijing Children's Hospital participates in paediatric CAR-T clinical trials and coordinates with NMPA-approved programmes for eligible patients. The haematology department also treats non-malignant blood disorders including thalassaemia, haemophilia, and immune thrombocytopenia.
As a public Grade 3A hospital with extremely high patient volumes, navigating Beijing Children's Hospital as an international family is challenging without support. All ward communication, admission paperwork, and clinical discussions are in Mandarin. China Care prepares a bilingual case summary, conducts a proxy consultation on your behalf before you travel, and provides a bilingual coordinator throughout your child's stay.
"For the most complex childhood cancers and haematological conditions in China, Beijing Children's Hospital is where the hardest cases go. The clinical depth is unmatched — but getting there and navigating it requires preparation."
Why Patients Choose Beijing Children's Hospital
Three reasons international families choose Beijing Children's Hospital
China's Highest-Volume Paediatric BMT Programme
Beijing Children's Hospital's bone marrow transplant programme handles more paediatric cases per year than any other hospital in China. The haematology and transplantation teams have seen more disease presentations, more rare paediatric subtypes, and more complex relapsed cases than any comparable programme. For children with leukaemia or aplastic anaemia who need transplantation, this volume of experience is a direct clinical advantage. See our overview of cancer treatment in China for context on how this compares globally.
National Referral Depth Across All Paediatric Specialties
As China's national paediatric authority, Beijing Children's Hospital sees referrals from every province. This breadth means that rare presentations, unusual disease subtypes, and complex multi-system conditions in children have been seen here when nowhere else has. The hospital maintains clinical trial access, subspecialty depth, and MDT infrastructure that smaller paediatric programmes cannot match.
Proxy Consultation Before You Travel
Before committing to travel to Beijing, China Care conducts a proxy consultation at Beijing Children's Hospital on your child's behalf. A specialist reviews the case summary, indicates suitability, and provides initial direction. You receive the outcome before booking flights — a critical safeguard for families travelling internationally with a seriously ill child.
Clinical Departments
Paediatric Specialties Available to International Families
The departments most commonly accessed by international families coordinated through China Care.
Primary Focus
Paediatric Haematology & BMT
China's leading paediatric bone marrow transplant programme. Leukaemia (ALL, AML), aplastic anaemia, thalassaemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes. CAR-T clinical trial participation for eligible paediatric haematological malignancies.
BMTCAR-T TrialsLeukaemiaAplastic Anaemia
Primary Focus
Paediatric Oncology
Full spectrum of childhood cancers: solid tumours (neuroblastoma, Wilms tumour, osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma), brain tumours, and lymphoma. Integrated surgical, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy pathways within a dedicated paediatric MDT.
Solid TumoursBrain TumoursLymphomaNeuroblastoma
Also Available
Paediatric Surgery
Neonatal and paediatric surgical team covering congenital anomaly repair, minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, and oncological resection. Surgical consent conducted with parents present and translated where needed.
Neonatal SurgeryOncological ResectionCongenital
Also Available
Neonatology & NICU
Neonatal intensive care for premature infants and neonates with congenital conditions. Advanced ventilation and neonatal monitoring. Coordination with paediatric surgery for complex neonatal surgical needs.
NICUPremature InfantCongenital Heart
Also Available
General Paediatrics & Subspecialties
Paediatric cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, and respiratory medicine. Developmental paediatrics for complex neurodevelopmental conditions. Paediatric infectious disease and immunology.
CardiologyNeurologyEndocrinology
Access via China Care
Not sure if your child's case is suitable?
Submit your child's records to China Care. We identify the right specialist team, conduct a proxy consultation on your behalf, and confirm suitability before you travel.
How to Access Treatment at Beijing Children's Hospital
China Care coordinates the full intake process for international families, from initial record submission through to on-the-ground support throughout your child's stay in Beijing.
Step 1
Submit Your Child's Records to China Care
Send your child's medical records, pathology reports, imaging, and prior treatment history to China Care. For oncology cases, include all staging results and prior treatment responses. For haematology cases, include complete blood count history and bone marrow biopsy reports where available. We review and prepare a bilingual case summary within 1–2 working days.
records review · 1–2 days
Step 2
China Care Conducts a Proxy Consultation on Your Child's Behalf
China Care attends Beijing Children's Hospital in person and consults directly with the relevant paediatric specialist — on your family's behalf, before you travel. The doctor reviews your child's case summary, indicates whether treatment is suitable, and gives an initial direction. China Care reports the outcome back to you with voice call interpretation in real time during the consultation.
This service is charged at a fixed fee, which covers hospital registration, the in-person proxy consultation, and real-time voice interpretation. Already in China? Skip this step — China Care can arrange direct escort and interpretation for your family's own visit instead.
proxy consultation · fixed fee · results same day
Step 3
Travel to Beijing for Your Child's In-Person Consultation
Armed with the specialist's initial direction, you travel to Beijing for your child's own in-person consultation. The specialist reviews your child's case in person, confirms the treatment plan, and provides a formal cost estimate — this step cannot be completed remotely at a public hospital. China Care's bilingual coordinator accompanies your family throughout.
in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate issued
Step 4
Admission & Treatment
Once you agree to proceed, admission is arranged through the hospital's international patient channel. China Care's coordinator remains on hand throughout the stay — accompanying the family to ward rounds, follow-up appointments, and administrative processes. Ward nursing staff and hospital administration operate primarily in Mandarin, so on-site escort is essential for non-Chinese speaking families.
All treatment fees are paid directly to the hospital in Chinese yuan (RMB). Beijing Children's Hospital does not accept international credit cards for inpatient treatment. A deposit is required at admission; the balance is settled before discharge. China Care does not collect or handle medical payments.
RMB payment direct to hospital · bilingual escort throughout
Step 5
Discharge and Follow-Up
Complete bilingual discharge documentation is issued on the day of discharge. For ongoing haematology monitoring, remote consultations with your Beijing Children's Hospital specialist may be possible depending on the individual physician — China Care can enquire on your behalf after discharge.
bilingual documentation · post-discharge support
Proxy consultation (fixed fee)Bilingual case coordinationPaediatric oncology reviewIn-person escort & interpretationMedical visa supportRMB payment direct to hospitalBilingual discharge documentsPost-discharge coordination
Before You Travel
What international families need to know
Payment
RMB only
All fees paid directly to hospital in Chinese yuan. No international credit cards. Deposit required at admission.
Advance booking
1–2 weeks minimum
Walk-in not available for international patients. All appointments booked through China Care before travel.
Consultation type
In-person only
Public hospital. All specialist consultations take place in person. Remote specialist review not available.
Language
English + bilingual escort
Ward staff: Mandarin. China Care arranges bilingual escort for all languages. Essential for families of non-Chinese-speaking children.
From airport
~30–45 min taxi
From Beijing Capital International Airport. Metro Line 1 (Fuxingmen) also accessible. Direct flights from SE Asia, Middle East, and major hubs.
Hospital type
Public · Grade 3A
Government-funded national paediatric authority. Treatment costs quoted directly by the hospital — zero markup from China Care.
Common Questions
What families ask about Beijing Children's Hospital
Is Beijing Children's Hospital the right choice, or should we consider a private paediatric option?
Beijing Children's Hospital is the national authority for the most complex paediatric conditions — particularly haematological malignancies, bone marrow transplantation, complex paediatric surgery, and rare disease. It has unmatched clinical depth but high patient volumes, minimal English-language support at ward level, and a care experience that requires bilingual coordination to navigate. For children who need the most advanced haematological malignancy treatment, BCH is the right destination. For paediatric conditions that do not require transplantation or complex cancer surgery, private paediatric options with English-speaking staff may offer a more manageable care environment. China Care helps families identify the right hospital based on the specific diagnosis before they travel.
Can Beijing Children's Hospital perform a bone marrow transplant for a child with leukaemia?
Yes. Beijing Children's Hospital runs one of China's largest paediatric BMT programmes, with extensive experience in allogeneic transplantation for ALL, AML, and other haematological malignancies. Transplant eligibility depends on disease status, age, performance, and donor availability. China Care submits your child's records and coordinates the eligibility assessment before you travel. You will receive a written assessment before committing to a visit.
Does Beijing Children's Hospital offer CAR-T cell therapy for children?
Beijing Children's Hospital participates in paediatric CAR-T clinical trials for eligible haematological malignancies. Trial eligibility depends on diagnosis, prior treatment history, and disease status at the time of application. For children who have relapsed or are refractory to standard chemotherapy, CAR-T trial eligibility is worth exploring. China Care submits your child's records and coordinates the eligibility assessment. See our overview of CAR-T cell therapy in China for context on how paediatric programmes are structured.
How does the proxy consultation work for a paediatric case?
China Care attends Beijing Children's Hospital in person and consults with the relevant paediatric specialist using your child's bilingual case summary — before your family travels. The specialist reviews the diagnosis, indicates whether treatment is suitable, and gives an initial direction on whether to proceed to in-person consultation. China Care reports back to you with real-time voice interpretation during the consultation. This allows your family to make a fully informed decision about travelling before committing to the trip.
What language support is available for international families?
Paediatric specialists at Beijing Children's Hospital generally conduct consultations in Mandarin, with functional English available in some departments. Ward nursing staff, administration, and pharmacy counters operate entirely in Mandarin. For international families, on-site bilingual escort provided by China Care is essential throughout the entire stay — from consultation to admission, ward rounds, medication discussions, and administrative processes. China Care arranges escort for English, Arabic, Russian, and other languages.
How does payment work at Beijing Children's Hospital?
All treatment fees are paid directly to Beijing Children's Hospital in Chinese yuan (RMB). As a public hospital, it does not accept international credit cards for inpatient treatment. A deposit is required at admission; the remaining balance is settled before discharge. We advise families to arrange RMB exchange before arrival. China Care does not collect or process medical payments; the coordination fee is paid to China Care separately and in advance.
What happens if my child needs treatment beyond what Beijing Children's Hospital can provide?
Beijing Children's Hospital is China's national paediatric authority and can handle the most complex childhood conditions. In the rare event that a case requires a specific subspecialty not available at BCH, the hospital maintains cross-referral pathways with Beijing's other major paediatric centres. China Care monitors these pathways and advises families on the most appropriate escalation route if needed.
Get Started
Ready to enquire about treatment at Beijing Children's Hospital?
Submit your child's records to China Care. We conduct a proxy consultation at Beijing Children's Hospital on your behalf and report back before you commit to travelling.
China Care coordinates your child's case with Beijing Children's Hospital's paediatric team. Treatment costs are quoted directly by the hospital. We never add to or mark up the hospital's quoted treatment cost.
