China Travel Safety, Health & Local Rules
Major Chinese cities have low levels of violent crime, so preparation is mostly practical. Bring prescription medicine with documentation, know the emergency numbers, buy travel insurance and follow local rules on identification and restricted items.
- Personal safety
- Hospitals and medicine
- Emergency contacts
- Local laws and restricted items
SafetyIs China Safe for Tourists? Crime, Scams, Laws and Health
China is safe for most visitors. The bigger risks are scams, traffic, strict local laws and health costs. Here is how to handle each one.
SafetyTourist Scams in China: The Ones That Really Happen and How to Avoid Them
How the tea house, taxi, ticket and shopping scams work in China, what is not a scam, and exactly what to do if you are caught.
HealthTravel Insurance for China: Do You Need It and What to Cover
Insurance is not an entry rule for tourists, but Chinese hospitals ask for payment up front. Here is what your policy must cover and what to do if you get sick.
HealthCan You Drink Tap Water in China?
Why locals boil tap water, what is safe to drink, brushing teeth, ice, kettles, free hot water and what to do with babies.
Lost phoneLost Your Phone in China? What to Do in the First Hour
Step-by-step plan for a lost or stolen phone in China: lock it, freeze your payment apps, get it back from a taxi or train, report it and get reconnected.
HealthWill You Get Sick in China? Stomach Problems, Food Hygiene and What to Do
Why stomachs react in China, what to eat and avoid, a small medical kit, Chinese pharmacy words and when to get medical help.
HealthHow to See a Doctor in China: Hospitals, Clinics and Pharmacies for Tourists
Pharmacy, public hospital or international clinic? How to see a doctor in China as a tourist, how hospital registration and payment work, and what it costs.
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