{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/guangzhou-city","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T03:38:51.087Z","place":{"city":"Guangzhou City","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":23.1288429,"lon":113.2589581},"safety":{"score":79,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":85,"confidence":0.63,"caps":[],"databaseScore":77,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports indicate visitors feel safe walking alone in central districts after dark, with low concern for violent crime but awareness of petty theft in crowds","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":88,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":75,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":67,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":75,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Fri, 04 Sep 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.chn.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-08-27T22:02:55Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-10-01T11:35:48.2469042-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/china"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":0.5018560705357,"display":"0.5 / 100k","year":"2020","score":98,"source":"World Bank Open 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Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":65.1127866,"display":"65/100","year":"2025","score":65,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":53.5889642,"display":"54/100","year":"2025","score":54,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":26.1448836,"display":"26/100","year":"2025","score":26,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":23,"display":"23.0 / 100","year":null,"score":85,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"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":93,"display":"US AQI 93 · Moderate","year":null,"score":69,"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":80,"display":"80 within 15 km · nearest ~0.8 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":34,"display":"October: highs ~34°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"source":"CA / US"}],"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. Guangzhou remains generally safe for tourists with low violent crime but notable petty theft and scam risks in crowded areas.","summary":"Official data shows low homicide and terrorism risks, while visitor sentiment is strong. The main safety concerns are pickpocketing in transit hubs and markets, and scams targeting business travelers during Canton Fair periods. Government advisories cite arbitrary law enforcement and exit bans as primary risks for foreigners.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against visitors is rare; incidents mostly occur in poorly lit areas near Guangzhou Railway Station after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Common in crowded transit hubs like Guangzhou East Railway Station and markets such as Shangxiajiu, especially during peak hours"},"safeAreas":["Liwan District","Yuexiu District","Panyu District","Huangpu District","Zengcheng District"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Fraudulent Canton Fair websites and emails impersonating exhibitors to steal payments","Overcharging by unlicensed taxis and pedicabs near tourist areas like Shamian Island","Tea ceremony scams inviting tourists to inflated bills after 'free' tastings"],"zones":[{"name":"Tianhe District","level":"caution","note":"Central business district; safe by day but pickpocketing reported in crowded areas like Zhujiang New Town and transport hubs"},{"name":"Haizhu District","level":"caution","note":"Hosts Canton Fair Pazhou Complex; high scam risk during fair periods (Oct/April) targeting business travelers"},{"name":"Liwan District","level":"safe","note":"Includes Shamian Island and Qingping Market; generally safe with low violent crime, but watch for pickpocketing in markets"},{"name":"Yuexiu District","level":"safe","note":"Historic core with Beijing Road and Yuexiu Park; safe for tourists, petty theft possible in crowded shopping areas"},{"name":"Baiyun District","level":"caution","note":"Residential and airport vicinity; low violent crime but unofficial taxis and confusion near Guangzhou Baiyun Airport pose risks"},{"name":"Panyu District","level":"safe","note":"Home to Chimelong Tourist Resort; safe for families and visitors, standard precautions advised in theme parks"},{"name":"Huangpu District","level":"safe","note":"Developing area with Huangpu Ancient Town; low crime rates, safe for daytime visits"},{"name":"Zengcheng District","level":"safe","note":"Suburban district; low population density and minimal crime reports, safe for day trips"}]}}