People's Liberation Army General Hospital

About the hospital

The People's Liberation Army General Hospital (PLA General Hospital or 301 Hospital), founded in 1953, is a large modern comprehensive hospital directly affiliated with the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force. It integrates medical treatment, healthcare for leaders, teaching, and scientific research. As a key national healthcare base, it provides medical care for central Party and military leaders, treats difficult and critical cases referred from across the PLA, and serves civilian patients nationwide. It also operates as the PLA Medical School, the only military institution of its kind based in a hospital. With numerous national key disciplines, advanced equipment including robotic systems and PET-MR, and expertise in robotic minimally invasive surgery, remote operations, oncology, and neurosurgery, it consistently ranks among China's top hospitals.

Last updated: 2026-11-10

Grade 3A public hospital

Key strengths

• Urology
• Health Management
• Ultrasound Medicine
• Geriatrics

Specialty rankings

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

• #1Urology
• #1Health Management
• #1Ultrasound Medicine
• #2Geriatrics
• #2Burn Surgery
• #2Nephrology
• #3Otolaryngology (ENT)
• #3Orthopedics
• #3Endocrinology
• #3Radiology
• #4Gastroenterology
• #5General Surgery

Also nominated in: Critical Care, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Hematology, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oncology

Departments

• Oncology
• Neurology & neurosurgery
• Digestive
• Orthopedics & sports medicine
• Burns, plastic & reconstructive
• Endocrine
• Infectious disease
• ENT & hearing

Key specialties

• OrthopedicsNational key discipline; PLA Institute of Orthopedics
• Otolaryngology–Head and Neck SurgeryNational key discipline
• GeriatricsNational key discipline
• Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic SurgeryNational key clinical specialty; PLA Institute of Hepatobiliary Surgery
• UrologyRanked among the top nationally in the Fudan ranking; national key clinical specialty
• Cardiovascular Medicine DivisionNational key clinical specialty
• NeurosurgeryNational key clinical specialty

Technologies and techniques

International patient services

• International patient department
• Priority appointments
• VIP and international wards
• Medical interpreters
• Remote pre-consultation

• Fast-track channel
• VIP ward
• Multilingual interpretation
• Remote consultation

Department

International Department

Service languages

English, Russian

Contact

jfjzyygw@163.com

Official page

301hospital.com.cn

Strong treatment areas

• Liver cancer (HCC)
• Pancreatic cancer
• Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm
• Oropharyngeal cancer
• Atrial septal defect
• Infantile-onset Pompe disease
• Knee osteoarthritis
• Cerebral aneurysm
• Post-stroke hemiplegia
• Lung cancer
• Coronary heart disease
• Glioma

Conditions treated

Showing 12 of 39 conditions this hospital is recommended for.

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

Cardiology & heart surgery2026-09-10

World's First! AI Ultrasound Robot Assists PLA General Hospital in Complex Congenital Heart Disease Procedure

On September 5, 2026, the PLA General Hospital's Cardiovascular Medicine Department successfully performed AI ultrasound robot-guided atrial septal defect interventional closure, confirmed as the global first by scientific novelty search. The technology solves challenges in complex interventional cases and offers a minimally invasive path for patients.

People's Liberation Army General Hospital

Neurology & neurosurgery2026-07-13

Robot-Assisted Cerebral Angiography Successfully Conducted in Beijing

The Department of Neurosurgery at the First Medical Center utilized the PANVIS-A® cerebrovascular intervention robot to complete Beijing's first cerebral angiography for a left internal carotid artery ophthalmic segment aneurysm, opening a new chapter in precise cerebrovascular disease management.

People's Liberation Army General Hospital

Sources

• finance.people.com.cn
• 81.cn
• legaldaily.com.cn
• en.wikipedia.org
• 301hospital.com.cn
• au.tsinghua.edu.cn
• bj.chinanews.com.cn
• zh.wikipedia.org