UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice covers mainland China. See travel advice for the Special Administrative Regions, Hong Kong and Macao.
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Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, China scores 75/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 China destinations assessed, Shanghai scores highest (77/100), while Bali scores lowest (72/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for China: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
China destinations by safety score
#1🇨🇳ShanghaiSafe · updated 28 July 202677#2🇨🇳BeijingSafe · updated 28 July 202676#3🇨🇳BaliSafe · updated 28 July 202672
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03 · Evidence Signals
China safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 0.5 / 100k | 98 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 91.4% | 96 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 47/100 | 47 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 17.4 / 100k | 47 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
China safety FAQ
Is China safe to visit right now?
On our composite index China averages 75/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in China?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Shanghai currently scores highest at 77/100 (Safe). Bali scores lowest at 72/100.
Where does this China safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.