Is China safe to travel to?

Every year, countless foreign tourists come to China for travel. But there are still many foreigners who have never been to China. Many of them said that they really want to travel to China, but they are worried that China’s tourism environment is not friendly enough for them, and there are still a large number of people who are tactfully worried about the safety of traveling in China. This is not surprising.

Foreigners who don’t know China, just watching the news, will think that there are high-speed rail collisions and building collapses in China every day, that every kindergarten is abusing children, that every bottle of milk is poisonous, and that every community is ambushed by serial killers who can never be caught, etc.

Most foreigners (especially Westerners) still have deep-rooted belief in the China that their media tells them.

Whether China’s tourism, work, life, and environment are really safe still needs to be verified by the whole world, and it is more direct and effective for foreign tourists who have been to China to tell their travel experiences in person.

In this “war against the epidemic” in 2020, perhaps the people of the world will know that China may become the safest country in the world, or even the only one. Everything is changing quietly.

Because of this, whether it is safe to travel to China and whether Chinese people are friendly have become hot topics for foreign netizens to discuss. So is the truth really as the Western media promotes? Let’s take a look at those foreign netizens who have traveled to China and let them tell you the truth!
The following are the views of foreign netizens:
Note: The following online articles are all translated from the original text, and the opinions do not represent the position of this website. Please forgive me.

1. Matthew Bell
Expat and Loving It
There is no doubt that China is the safest country I have ever lived in. As a 27-year-old African American (i.e. black), you don’t have to worry about safety in China compared to the United States. All problems can be solved with common sense.
In the United States, gun violence continues. In China, there are no guns at all. After living in China for a while, you may even be confused about the use of guns in the United States – just like me.
In the United States, part of the gun violence comes from the police. In China, the police are much more peaceful, they rarely approach you, and they don’t have guns at all.
In the United States, I rarely go out at night in big cities unless it is a busy area. In China, I have explored many areas late at night and never encountered any trouble. In addition, China is very lively at night, and many people will eat barbecue and chat on the street. If you think New York is a city that never sleeps, then China is the real kingdom that never sleeps.

As a foreigner, you will encounter many friendly scenes – parents encourage their children to speak English with you, people passing by want to take pictures with you (in cities where there are not many foreigners, or you are mistaken for an NBA player). It is easy to make new friends, whether they are foreigners or locals.
I also looked through other answers carefully. Someone complained that he had accumulated 20 years of anti-theft experience in Spain, but he forgot it all after half a year in China.
Someone said with resentment: I went for a night run on the first night after returning home from China, and my wallet and Apple Watch were robbed…
Someone said regretfully: After calling the Chinese police brothers, he also patted the police on the shoulder when he returned to the United States, and was immediately pressed under three big men and broke a rib.
Even so, China is not a 100% safe place. Some people have been cheated, some have been stolen, and some have been hurt by love – this is also a risk.
But it is widely acknowledged that the most lethal thing in China is not the thieves, not the homeless, not the gangsters, but the Chinese drivers.

In short, China is very safe and I strongly recommend you to travel or live here.
There are many reasons why China is so safe, but I suggest you find the answers yourself.

2. Ervis Micukaj
Living in China since September 2013Since September 2013Living in China

Safety.
Maybe too much.
I can walk around any place in the eastern city (where I have been) after midnight and I know nothing will happen.
My parents lived in Shanghai for 8 days and they did not speak Chinese. They went to all the main attractions in Shanghai on their own without my guidance. They even bargained in some local shops. Their only fear? Will they give us good or bad service? Preconceived notions take a while to disappear (as this question reminds me).
1. Park: There is a 24-hour park in front of my apartment. I go there to run at any time. Day and night: It doesn’t matter. Am I ever scared? Definitely not. Do I disturb some couples? Sometimes… That’s why I go for a run in the morning now.
Can I say the same about running in parks in Europe? Impossible.
2. Guns: In China, you can’t own a gun as easily as in Europe. And the US is even more gun-free.
3. Police: They are available almost everywhere (at least for big cities). There are many different police officers in each place and you can simply ask them for help.
4. Camera: In China, you can find a camera and take pictures of every place you go (at least in cities). Everything is easily accessible.
I’ve been in China for 4 years (mostly in Shanghai, then went to other cities), but I’ve never lost anything to thieves and never felt threatened by locals.

When I see locals fighting, I find it “interesting” for two reasons: you hardly see anyone pushing or shoving, and the crowd grows quickly. Everyone wants to enjoy the show and everyone has no idea what’s going to happen. Except for videos and pictures to share on social media.

3. Dharmendra Kumar
lived in London

China is a really great country with a lot of tourist destinations. If you plan to visit there, choosing the best tourist destinations might be a good decision. Chinese people seem very cool and friendly in nature. Today I will share my China travel guide with you.

When you go to China, you can choose a local guide who will take you to visit some beautiful mountains and hill stations. You will be satisfied with your journey when you are surrounded by beautiful lakes and trees. I am sure you will not be bored if you go there.
You can buy Chinese train tickets at the train station or on your mobile phone, and there are many train ticket agents there, and you can buy train tickets in various corners of the city. You can book the tickets about 20 days in advance. If you want to take the G and D trains, they allow travelers to book tickets in advance.

I think your trip to China will be incomplete without visiting the beauty of Guilin. You will find their rivers, karst peaks covered with lush greenery. Guilin is a beautiful small city located on the Li River. This place is famous for its beautiful geographical scenery. According to the ancient Chinese, Guilin is one of the most famous attractions in China. The geographical location and the amazing beauty of this place attract travelers.
When you come here, you will taste delicious food, and there are many food options. Know how important food is when you plan your travel journey. Without good quality food, we will not be able to enjoy the beauty of the place we travel to. When you go to China, you should avoid drinking bottled and boiled water, tap water is not very good for you in China.
We know that China is a safe country because people here are friendly and helpful. However, you should take precautions at night and in crowded places. I am sure no one wants to lose jewelry or other valuable things, which is why you should not carry expensive things with you.

4. Samrat Sekhar Saha
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I have visited China in December 2014 and went to a place called Ningbo, which is nearly 3 hours away from Shanghai. I was very surprised by the hospitality of the entire people. Wherever I went, people smiled at me and helped me politely even though I was completely new to the city and the language barrier was severe.
I will narrate two incidents:
Incident 1: Ningbo: New Year’s Eve: I got drunk, to say the least, at a place called La Bund on the Bund in Ningbo. It was already 3:30 in the morning and most people had left after the party. I thought I would trust my “drunk instincts” to find a way back to my hotel which was nearly 3 km away. Incidentally, I got lost and found myself in a completely unfamiliar place. I sat at the bus stop waiting for someone to come and help me or somehow get through the night. Suddenly, a convertible Ferrari sped past me only to find it turned upside down and asked me “Happy New Year”.

I found a pretty girl and her boyfriend who came to my rescue at 4:30 in the morning. I asked them if they could take me to the hotel. They agreed and took me back to the hotel for free.
Incident 2: Shanghai: Was supposed to take the subway to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. To be honest, I was standing in front of the ticket machine with no clue. Suddenly, a young man (who I later met was studying engineering), came down and helped me. Moreover, he drew a map and told me things to avoid in Shanghai especially at night.

I have roamed around Beijing, Shanghai, Ningbo and Nanjing without any major problems and found the police and locals to be really helpful. Yes, the air quality is sometimes bad, people smoke everywhere, and it can get rough in bars and public places sometimes, but I’ve never seen a place as picturesque as rural China.
It’s a safe place indeed. If you don’t understand something because of the language barrier, say “Ni-Hao” and “Xei-Xei” at the end. Almost 90% of the work can be done in sign language.

5. Akshat Vaidya
Global Citizen

I’ve been to more than 30 countries in the world, and China is undoubtedly one of the safest. I felt safer in China than in most major cities in the United States. I would put China up there with Denmark in terms of travel safety.
I spent 4 months in China in the summer of 2010 and never had a single problem. Things that happened there that rarely happen elsewhere:
In Yinchuan, Ningxia – lost my credit card, passport and wallet and needed to book a night at JJ Hotel. The staff took me to her house and let me contact my brother on her computer, who then booked a few nights for me online.
In Pingliang, Gansu – Arrived at the train at 5 am, and everything was still going on. I was not feeling well and had to go to the bathroom, so I entrusted my luggage and passport to a migrant worker. You can’t do that in any other country I’ve been to.
In Beijing – Forgot my wallet when I went to a coffee shop for the first time. The waiter trusted me to bring money “next time”.
In Beijing – The internet cafe wouldn’t let me use the computer because I didn’t have my ID (passport didn’t work) and a couple overheard my frustration. They took me to their home to use the internet, we had tea, and they became good friends that summer!

And countless other stories of kindness, trust, and trustworthy people. Needless to say, I’ve been there 3 times now and am going back this October. An amazing country in so many ways.

6. Malcolm Mathews
lives in Shanghai

I’m an American who has lived in China for about 12 years. Like many other Americans, Europeans, Asians outside of China, we have made China our home. I have a child.
I came here to work for a few years, then started a family and we decided to stay here long term. I’d say the main reason I stayed was that I found China to be much safer than the US, especially for my child. Yes, you can’t go to Google or Facebook or run around with a gun claiming rights like free speech, but if you’re a normal citizen living a normal life, going to work, and wanting good things for your kids, this (and many similar places in Asia) is one of the best places to live. I would say the same thing about Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo (everywhere I’ve been in the past 12 years).
It’s not like the US. When my daughter goes out with her friends at 1am and walks home alone in the dark in a big city like NYC, I’m not worried at all. Not scared. In a small town in the US, if she was out alone at 1am, I’d be scared she’d get shot, kidnapped, drug dealers… whatever. The fact that I can raise my kids without fear and let them experience the good life – I’m willing to give up some of those “rights”.

Come enjoy this part of the world. It’s not what the US news says.