China Travel Tips

Generally China is a safe country for foreign travelers, despite some slight crimes. Chinese people are very hospitable and warmhearted towards foreigners and violent crimes against them rarely happen. However it is necessary to take some safety precautions when traveling in China just as you do in home. Keep a close eye on your personal possessions in public places in the event of pick pocketing, which may be the biggest concern for foreign travelers.

China is a safe country to travel for both men and women. So it is all right for a female to travel alone in China as long as you take the routine safety precautions as you do back home. For example, do not meet with strangers alone and go to places that seem to be dangerous and questionable.

China is very open to the world now, so it is fine for women to wear short skirts and tank tops. However, sometimes men will misunderstand foreign women’s friendliness and perceive it romantically.

The first thing you should do is to call 110 for police or 120 for ambulance when you come across some emergencies. We suggest you to write down the telephone number of your tour agent, the hotel you are living and also the embassy or consulate of your country in a jotter in case of trouble. Inform the issuing agencies immediately if you lose your traveler’s check or credit cards.

• Never show your money in public, especially money of big denominations;
 

• Keep enough small bills in your pocket for immediate use;
 

• Photocopy your passport, credit card, traveler’s check, air ticket and other important documents;
 

• Only bring passport or other important documents when you use them and leave them in a safety box in your room or in the hotel when they are not needed. Even when you need them, do keep them in the front pockets or in the inner pockets;
 

• Put your backpack or purse in the front of you so that you can keep a close eye on it while walking through a crowed area.
 

• Take off your jewelry when going out in case that it may attract thieves’ attention;
 

• Make sure your credit card is returned to you after being used.

The following numbers works all around China:
110- Police
120-Ambulance
114- Directory Enquires
119- Fire Alarm
122- Traffic police
121- Weather Forecast
117- Time Enquiry
184- Postcode Enquiry
12315- Consumer protection