{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/zhangjiajie","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:13:59.540Z","place":{"city":"Zhangjiajie","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":29.12944,"lon":110.47833},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler posts describe feeling safe walking around the park and town, though many note frustration with payment barriers and language obstacles.","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":84,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":36,"display":"July: highs ~36°C · high heat, heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 2 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"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 — Zhangjiajie is a very safe destination for visitors, with low violent crime and well‑managed tourist infrastructure.","summary":"The multi‑database profile rates the city as safe (composite index 75/100) and the crowdsourced crime index is low (23/100). Recent visitor reports confirm rare violent incidents, though heat, slippery trails and payment‑system friction pose practical hazards.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed or violent robbery targeting tourists is virtually nonexistent; incidents are limited to occasional petty theft in crowded areas"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching occur mainly in busy ticket queues, shuttle buses and popular viewpoints, especially during peak season"},"safeAreas":["Cili County","Wulingyuan Town","Zhangjiajie National Forest Park"],"avoidAreas":["Zhangjiajie West Railway Station Area","Huangshi Village (crowded peak hours)"],"scams":["Fake ticket agents selling overpriced “VIP” packages near park entrances","Payment scams requiring WeChat/Alipay that foreign tourists cannot complete","Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching in crowded viewpoints and transport hubs"],"zones":[{"name":"Wulingyuan District","level":"caution","note":"High tourist volume and steep trails; stay alert after dark and watch for slippery paths"},{"name":"Zhangjiajie National Forest Park","level":"caution","note":"Environmental hazards like wet steps and cliff edges; use caution on glass bridges"},{"name":"Cili County","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime; generally safe day and night"},{"name":"Wulingyuan Town","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist hub with good police presence; petty scams possible in crowded spots"},{"name":"Xihuaang Scenic Area","level":"caution","note":"Remote trails; risk of altitude sickness and falls; stay hydrated and use guide"},{"name":"Zhangjiajie West Railway Station Area","level":"avoid","note":"Reported scam hotspot for fake ticket sellers and touts; avoid unsolicited offers"},{"name":"Huangshi Village","level":"caution","note":"Popular viewpoint; crowded conditions increase pickpocket risk and language barriers"}]}}