Peking University First Hospital

About the hospital

Peking University First Hospital (PKUFH or Beida Hospital), founded in 1915, is a large comprehensive tertiary Class A hospital integrating medical services, teaching, research, prevention, and healthcare. It serves as a Central Government Designated Hospital and hosts the National Clinical Research Center for Skin and Venereal Diseases. Renowned as the cradle of modern urology and nephrology in China, it established China's first pediatrics teaching and research office (1929), urology department (1946), nephrology specialty (1950), and cardiovascular ward in a general hospital. With strong disciplines ranking top nationally in Fudan evaluations for nephrology and urology, it has received numerous national key clinical specialty designations. The hospital has 2480 beds, handles over 4.75 million outpatient visits annually, and features advanced centers including a new Daxing campus opened in 2023. It focuses on difficult and critical diseases, clinical innovation, and high-impact research published in journals like NEJM and Nature Communications.

Last updated: 2026-11-10

Grade 3A public hospital

Key strengths

• Nephrology
• Urology
• General Practice
• Dermatology

Specialty rankings

Positions in the Fudan specialty reputation ranking (2023). Each item links to the published source.

• #1Nephrology
• #2Urology
• #2General Practice
• #4Dermatology
• #5Rare Diseases
• #6Pediatrics
• #8Rheumatology
• #9Infectious Diseases
• #10Cardiovascular Medicine

Also nominated in: Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, General Surgery, Endocrinology, Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacy, Laboratory Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Radiology

Departments

• Oncology
• Rare & hard-to-treat diseases
• Urology
• Pediatrics
• Infectious disease
• Dermatology
• Organ failure & transplant
• Rheumatology & immunology

Key specialties

• NephrologyNational Clinical Research Center for Kidney Disease; ranked first nationally for many years in the Fudan Chinese hospital specialty reputation ranking
• UrologyBirthplace of urology in New China; national key discipline; nationally leading in the Fudan specialty ranking
• Dermatology and VenereologyNational Clinical Research Center for Skin and Venereal Diseases
• Hematology (Internal Medicine)National key clinical specialty
• OrthopedicsMinistry of Education key discipline; national key clinical specialty

Technologies and techniques

International patient services

• International patient department
• Insurance and billing support
• Medical interpreters
• Escort and patient navigation
• Priority appointments

• Direct billing for international commercial insurance
• Bilingual escort service
• Priority appointment assistance

Department

VIP Medical Department

Service languages

Chinese, English

Contact

010-83572211

Strong treatment areas

• IgA nephropathy
• Acute kidney injury
• Chronic kidney disease
• Membranous nephropathy
• Kidney transplant complications
• Bladder cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
• Multiple ureteral strictures
• MASTUMP syndrome
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Psoriasis

Conditions treated

Things to do near this hospital in Beijing

Popular attractions in Beijing you can enjoy before or after your appointments.

LandmarkEasy on recovery

Tiananmen Square

The largest public square in the world located in the heart of Beijing. Flanked by the Forbidden City to the north, National Museum to the east, and Great Hall of the People to the west. A symbolic landmark of modern China with historical significance. Flat open space allows easy short visits and photography with minimal effort.

• Allow about 1 h
• Free
• Daily during daylight hours with security checks, typically 5:00-22:00
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Completely flat paved area with wide open spaces. Wheelchair accessible with security assistance available. Benches and resting spots nearby. Very low physical demand suitable for short relaxed visits.

HistoryModerate effort

The Palace Museum

Former imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structures. Houses extensive collection of Chinese art and artifacts. Focus on the central axis for accessible visit.

• Allow about 2.5 h
• Peak CNY 60 / Off-peak CNY 40
• Peak (Apr-Oct): 8:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00); Low: 8:30-16:30 (last entry 15:40). Closed Mon except holidays
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Free wheelchairs available at entrance. Ramps and accessible paths along central axis. Some uneven surfaces and large area requiring pacing. Rest areas and limited steps with assistance.

HistoryEasy on recovery

Temple of Heaven

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring elegant Ming dynasty architecture including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Surrounded by a large park with ancient cypress trees. Iconic circular structures symbolize heaven-earth connection. Paths allow peaceful exploration.

• Allow about 2 h
• Peak combo CNY 34 / Off-peak CNY 28
• Park: 6:00-22:00 (peak); Attractions 8:00-18:00. Some sites closed Mondays

Recovery fit: Flat wide paths with accessible entrances and dedicated wheelchair routes. Free wheelchair rental available. Multiple restrooms with accessible stalls and benches. Low steps with ramps. Excellent for limited mobility.

LeisureEasy on recovery

Beihai Park

One of China's oldest imperial gardens with a large lake, White Dagoba on Qionghua Island, and classical pavilions. Offers serene lakeside walks, boat rides, and historic architecture. A peaceful retreat blending nature and culture in central Beijing.

• Allow about 2 h
• Peak CNY 10 / Combo CNY 20
• Peak: 6:00-21:00 (last entry 20:30); Low: 6:30-20:00. Inner sites have separate hours
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Accessible ramps at all gates, wide lakeside paved paths. Wheelchair friendly with assistance available. Benches along routes and boat options to reduce walking. Restrooms accessible.

MuseumEasy on recovery

National Museum of China

Located east of Tiananmen Square, it showcases China's history through magnificent exhibitions like 'The Road to Revival' and ancient artifacts. Modern facility with vast collections spanning millennia. Indoor environment ideal for comfortable visits.

• Allow about 2.5 h
• Free
• 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00), extended in peak season. Closed Mondays except holidays
• Advance booking required

Recovery fit: Fully indoor modern museum with elevators, flat floors, and wheelchair access throughout. Free wheelchairs available. Plenty of seating, climate controlled. Minimal physical effort required.

NatureModerate effort

Summer Palace

China's largest and best-preserved imperial garden with Kunming Lake and Long Corridor. UNESCO site featuring classical Chinese landscaping, pavilions, and temples. Boat rides and lakeside paths offer scenic relaxed exploration away from crowds.

• Allow about 2.5 h
• Peak CNY 30 / Off-peak CNY 20
• 6:30-18:00 (peak, last entry varies); gardens have separate hours

Recovery fit: Lakeside paths and Long Corridor are flat and accessible. Boat rides reduce walking. Some hilly areas to avoid. Wheelchair access at main gates with assistance. Rest spots plentiful.

Latest from this hospital

Rare & hard-to-treat diseases2026-09-07

Peking University First Hospital Team Publishes World's First LLM for Acute Kidney Injury Risk Prediction and Attribution

Using data from over 140,000 multicenter inpatients and Qwen2.5, Yang Li and Zheng Xizi's team developed AKI-PM and AKI-RAM models. These dynamically predict AKI risk within 24 hours and provide personalized explainable intervention recommendations. The paper was published in Nature Communications.

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Sources

• bynews.bjmu.edu.cn
• mp.weixin.qq.com
• pkufh.com
• pkufh.com
• pkufh.com