{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/xiamen","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T14:09:24.147Z","place":{"city":"Xiamen","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":24.47979,"lon":118.08187},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.74,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":85,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel safe walking around Xiamen day and night, with low fear of violent crime, though some note vigilance is needed against petty theft in busy areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":79,"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":74,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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However, pickpocketing and tourist-targeted scams occur in busy spots like Gulangyu Island, SM City Xiamen, and transport hubs. Travelers should exercise normal vigilance against petty theft and scams, especially in tourist zones.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery and mugging are very rare for visitors; incidents are sporadic and not concentrated in specific areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded tourist spots, markets, and on public transport, especially Gulangyu and SM City Xiamen."},"safeAreas":[],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Tour operator fraud involving fake or overpriced packages","Menu or bill inflation scams in restaurants","Fake taxi drivers overcharging or taking longer routes"],"zones":[]}}