{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/chongqing","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:12:40.291Z","place":{"city":"Chongqing","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":29.56026,"lon":106.55771},"safety":{"score":75,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":80,"confidence":0.95,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and Chinese state media portray Chongqing as a safe, convenient destination, with visitors noting reliable policing and low personal‑risk concerns","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":82,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":81,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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quality","value":53.7384426,"display":"54/100","year":"2024","score":54,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":27.9142454,"display":"28/100","year":"2024","score":28,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":22.47,"display":"22.5 / 100 · city-level","year":null,"score":86,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"numbeo_safety_night","label":"Feeling safe walking alone at night","value":73.5,"display":"74 / 100","year":null,"score":87,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_safety_day","label":"Feeling safe walking alone in daylight","value":84.68,"display":"85 / 100","year":null,"score":91,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_worry_mugged","label":"Worry about being mugged or robbed","value":18.89,"display":"19 / 100","year":null,"score":86,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_violent_crime","label":"Violent crime as a local problem","value":18.24,"display":"18 / 100","year":null,"score":87,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_property_crime","label":"Property crime as a local problem","value":25.47,"display":"25 / 100","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"numbeo_drugs","label":"Drug dealing or use as a local problem","value":19.44,"display":"19 / 100","year":null,"score":86,"source":"Numbeo (city survey)"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":91.44,"display":"91.4%","year":"2020","score":96,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0,"display":"0.00 / 100k","year":"2022","score":92,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":78,"display":"US AQI 78 · Moderate","year":null,"score":77,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":56.267424359,"display":"56 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2023","score":92,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":39,"display":"July: highs ~39°C · extreme heat, heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":44,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 18 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":84,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Chongqing is one of China's safest major cities for visitors, with low violent crime and rare targeted scams.","summary":"The multi-source safety profile rates Chongqing as SAFE (composite index 74/100) and shows homicide rates near zero, strong public perception of safety, and minimal terrorism or conflict risks. Recent news highlights seasonal flooding and heat but no active disaster alerts, while traveler sentiment remains positive.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery against visitors are extremely rare; most incidents involve petty theft in crowded markets"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in dense tourist hubs like Jiefangbei and Ciqikou, especially during peak hours and on crowded public transport"},"safeAreas":["Jiefangbei Central Business District","Nan'an District","Shapingba University Town"],"avoidAreas":["Hongya Cave after dark","Ciqikou Ancient Town after dark"],"scams":["Overcharging in unlicensed taxis or rideshare apps","Fake tour or attraction tickets sold at popular sites","Street vendors inflating prices for souvenirs or photo services"],"zones":[{"name":"Jiefangbei Central Business District","level":"safe","note":"High police presence, well-lit streets, and constant CCTV; low petty theft but stay alert in crowds"},{"name":"Hongya Cave / Ciqikou Ancient Town","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hotspot with pickpocketing risk after dark; stay alert in crowded night markets"},{"name":"Yuzhong District (including Jiefangbei & Hongya Cave)","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial area; scams targeting tourists occur, especially taxi overcharging"},{"name":"Nan'an District (including Nan'an Hot Spring area)","level":"safe","note":"Residential and park area with minimal reported incidents; safe for daytime visits"},{"name":"Shapingba University Town","level":"safe","note":"Student-heavy area with active nightlife; low crime but watch belongings in bars"}]}}