Surf Beijing-specific websites. Websites like China Service Mall (http://www.at0086.com/rank/en-us/20080129210040828.html) and My Health Beijing (http://www.myhealthbeijing.com/?page_id=268) cater to foreigners traveling to Beijing and offer complete information on Western pharmacies in the city.
Ask the concierge at a reputable hotel. The staff members at five-star hotels such as the Shangri-La Hotel Beijing and the Ritz-Carlton on Financial Street are trained to help tourists find what they need, including pharmacies. Most high-end hotels also employ Western-trained doctors and some even have an in-house clinic for more urgent medical needs.
Go to English-speaking hospitals or clinics. The Beijing Hospital, American-run Beijing United Family Hospital and the SOS International Clinic Pharmacy all have English-speaking doctors and in-house pharmacies.
Look for the Golden Elephant. The Golden Elephant Pharmacy is an East-meets-West chain pharmacy with multiple stores throughout Beijing. The branch listed on many travel guides is at 267 Wangfujing Dajie, but local travel website www.laonei.com gives the addresses of other locations.
