Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University

About the hospital

Founded in 1915, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University (formerly Beijing Railway General Hospital) is a tertiary Class A comprehensive hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University (as its Tumor Medical College) and Peking University Ninth Clinical Medical College. It integrates medical care, education, research and prevention. Adjacent to the China Millennium Monument, it covers 72,800 square meters with approximately 150,000 square meters of floor space after the 2022 emergency building completion and 1,100 beds. Specializing in comprehensive tumor care with MDT models, it hosts the PSOGI China Center for peritoneal cancer, China's first specialized lymphatic disease center, and a national key allergy department. The hospital advances robotic minimally invasive surgery, precision medicine and AI applications as a Beijing AI-assisted therapy training base. It has completed multiple complex first-in-kind robotic procedures and provides national medical aid and major event support.

Last updated: 2026-11-10

Grade 3A public hospital

Key strengths

• Allergy

Specialty rankings

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

• #3Allergy

Departments

• Oncology
• Neurology & neurosurgery
• Cardiology & heart surgery
• Endocrine

Key specialties

• AllergyNational key clinical specialty
• Peritoneal Surface Oncology SurgeryChina center of the Peritoneal Surface Oncology Group International (PSOGI); China center of the European Society of Surgical Oncology
• Lymphatic SurgeryChina's first specialized lymphatic disease discipline
• Medical OncologyBeijing key specialty construction project

Technologies and techniques

International patient services

International-service details come from public pages and have not been confirmed with the hospital yet. Please verify with us before travelling.

• International patient department
• Multidisciplinary consultation (MDT)
• VIP and international wards
• Remote pre-consultation

• Multidisciplinary consultation
• Special-needs medical channel
• Remote consultation

Department

VIP Medical Department

Service languages

Chinese, English

Strong treatment areas

• Peritoneal tumors
• Prostate cancer
• Lymphedema
• Lymphoma
• Cardiac lymphoma
• Thyroid cancer
• Gastrointestinal tumors
• Hepatobiliary and pancreatic tumors
• Allergic diseases
• Severe hip and knee deformities
• Parkinson's disease
• High-risk PCI for coronary artery disease

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 diseases2025-09-24

Beijing Shijitan Hospital An Songlin Team Completes First Robot-Assisted Retroperitoneal Tumor Resection

The peritoneal tumor surgery team performed the hospital's first robot-assisted retroperitoneal tumor resection. The 15cm tumor was closely related to major vessels; equivalent radical resection to open surgery was achieved through five small ports while significantly reducing trauma.

Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University

Rare & hard-to-treat diseases2025-06-13

Beijing Shijitan Hospital Successfully Completes World's First Robotic-Assisted TIPS Surgery

The interventional department completed the world's first robotic-assisted transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (RSATIPS). It creates a life channel for complex cases such as portal vein thrombosis and was confirmed by Capital Medical University as an international innovation.

Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University

Sources

• med.china-oid.org.cn
• wjw.beijing.gov.cn
• wjw.beijing.gov.cn
• wjw.beijing.gov.cn
• bjsjth.cn
• zh.wikipedia.org