Is China safe for first-time
North American travellers?

UN ODC data places China in the bottom decile globally for violent crime against foreign visitors. Pickpocketing exists in tourist-dense areas (the same as Rome or Barcelona) but rates are lower. The most common “safety” issue our guests report is mild food intolerance from peppercorns, which we pace.

Chengdu Global Center, West China Hospital, and Chongqing International Medical have English-speaking international departments. We pre-register your basic info with our partner clinic in each city; in an emergency, your host calls them directly, not 120.

From the day you book, you have a WhatsApp number that reaches a senior planner in Shenzhen and a duty host in your city. Median response time last year: 4 minutes.

We require comprehensive travel insurance for all guests on 5+ day trips. We’ll recommend three providers your planner has personally used, including one that covers high-altitude treks on Emei.

We embed your home country’s nearest consulate phone in your pre-departure brief. For US citizens: US Consulate Chengdu. For Canadian: Embassy Beijing & Chengdu satellite. For UK / AUS / NZ: Beijing missions.