{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/sanya","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:13:35.428Z","place":{"city":"Sanya","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":18.25435,"lon":109.50947},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on Chinese social platforms and travel forums indicate visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight and at night in the main tourist districts, though some note occasional petty theft concerns","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":87,"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 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The city benefits from strong policing and CCTV coverage, making ordinary violent crime rare for travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare; incidents are virtually nonexistent in tourist zones"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in crowded markets, ferry terminals and during large events such as the Asian Beach Games"},"safeAreas":["Yalong Bay","Tianya Haijiao","Yanoda"],"avoidAreas":["Sanya Railway Station area","Jomngon"],"scams":["Tourist accommodation scams involving inflated deposits or fake bookings","Taxi overcharging and unmetered rides targeting arriving travelers","Beachside street vendors demanding payment after offering free photos or souvenirs","Online travel scams promising discounted flights or tours but collecting payment without delivering services"],"zones":[{"name":"Yalong Bay","level":"safe","note":"Tourist resort area with heavy police presence and low crime rates"},{"name":"Jomngon","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial hub; petty scams reported but generally safe during daylight"},{"name":"Tianya Haijiao","level":"safe","note":"Scenic coastal landmark with consistent tourist patrols and minimal incidents"},{"name":"Yanoda","level":"caution","note":"Popular nightlife district; alcohol-fueled scams increase after dark"},{"name":"Sanya Railway Station area","level":"avoid","note":"High incidence of passport theft and aggressive touts reported in recent alerts"}]}}