FTSE executives pay £3,000–£6,000 for a half-day screening at a London clinic. In China, the same tests (and more) cost less — with a luxury cruise attached.
Bupa Premier: £2,995. Mayo Clinic London: £5,000+. You get a morning of tests, a sandwich, and a report in 2 weeks. Hardly VIP.
Executive screenings in London require a full working day out of the office. Travel to Harley Street, wait between tests, leave at 4pm. That's a day you could have spent in a Yangtze River gorge.
Many executive packages skip the full-body MRI (too expensive to include at their margins). You're paying premium for a blood test, ECG, and a 20-minute chat with a consultant.
Discovery China's VIP executive screening is designed for time-poor professionals who want comprehensive results without the London clinic experience. Grade 3A hospital, dedicated international patient coordinator, results within 24 hours.
| Factor | UK Option | Discovery China |
|---|---|---|
| Full-body MRI | Often excluded or £800+ add-on | Always included |
| Blood markers | 30–40 markers (typical) | 60+ markers |
| Specialist time | 15–20 minutes | 45-minute dedicated consultation |
| Results | 7–14 working days | Same day |
| Total cost | £3,000–£6,000 (screening only) | From £2,499 (inc. cruise + accommodation) |
| VIP experience | London clinic | Grade 3A hospital + 5-star Yangtze cruise |
Full-body screening. 24-hour results. A 5-star Yangtze cruise. No NHS queue. From £2,499 all-inclusive.
Discovery China's package includes everything in a Bupa Premier assessment (£2,995) plus a full-body MRI (Bupa charges this separately), plus a 5-star Yangtze River cruise, plus 10 days of accommodation — for less total cost.
Many companies offer health screening as an employee benefit. The medical component of the trip can be itemised separately for corporate expense or insurance claims. We provide detailed medical invoices.
Completely. Results are shared only with you (and your nominated GP if you choose). Chinese medical privacy law (Personal Information Protection Law) provides strong data protection for international patients.