Is China safe to travel to?

China has a practical risk score of 34/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.

What is the current travel advisory for China?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for China is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Asia

Higher risk than 34% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and tourist scams.

Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability.

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Asia avg: 6260

🎭Scams

Asia avg: 5750

🚌Transport

Asia avg: 5136

⚠️Violent Incident

Asia avg: 3530

🌊Natural Disaster

Asia avg: 2624

🏥Health

Asia avg: 2418

🔓Petty Crime

Asia avg: 3217

✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 11/27/2024

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2024-11-27 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Is China safe to travel to?: China has a practical risk score of 34/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in China?: The primary risk factors for travelers in China are: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
What is the current travel advisory for China?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for China is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting China?: Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.