{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/china/chengdu","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T03:40:34.555Z","place":{"city":"Chengdu","country":"China","countryCode":"CN","lat":30.66667,"lon":104.06667},"safety":{"score":77,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":83,"confidence":0.9,"caps":[],"databaseScore":75,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors consistently report feeling safe walking alone day and night, citing low harassment and visible security in tourist zones","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"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":78,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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advisories)","year":null,"score":75,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":88,"display":"88 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":88,"source":"City Web Research"}],"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. Chengdu is one of China's safest major cities for visitors, with low violent crime and strong police presence.","summary":"Chengdu maintains exceptionally low violent crime rates below 0.3 per 100,000, supported by extensive CCTV and visible patrols. Petty theft occurs in crowded areas like Chunxi Road and Jinli Ancient Street, while scams target tourists near transport hubs and popular sites. Air quality can reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, and seismic risk exists due to regional fault lines, though modern infrastructure mitigates danger.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for visitors; incidents mostly occur in poorly lit residential outskirts after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in crowded areas like Chunxi Road, Jinli Ancient Street, and during peak metro hours"},"safeAreas":["Wuhou District","Gaoxin District","Jinjiang District","Kuan-Zhai Alley"],"avoidAreas":["Yanshikou Market area (noted for prevalent thieves and scam activity)"],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging or taking longer routes","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods or 'free' gifts that require payment","Tour operator fraud involving fake discounts or non-existent trips"],"zones":[{"name":"Jinli Ancient Street","level":"caution","note":"Very popular with tourists; pickpocketing risk in crowds, especially during peak hours."},{"name":"Chunxi Road Shopping District","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic increases petty theft risk; remain vigilant with belongings."},{"name":"Wuhou District (including Wuhou Shrine)","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled historic area with good lighting and regular tourist police presence."},{"name":"Gaoxin District (Chengdu High-Tech Zone)","level":"safe","note":"Modern, well-lit residential and business area with strong security and low crime reports."},{"name":"Jinjiang District (city centre)","level":"safe","note":"Central district with heavy police presence and CCTV coverage; generally safe but can be crowded."},{"name":"Chenghua District (around North Train Station)","level":"caution","note":"Transport hub with higher pickpocketing risk; be alert on buses and near station entrances."},{"name":"Yanshikou Market area","level":"avoid","note":"Noted for prevalent thieves and scam activity; exercise extreme caution, especially with strangers offering unsolicited help or deals."},{"name":"Kuan-Zhai Alley (Wide and Narrow Alleys)","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, tourist-friendly historic area with regular security patrols; safe day and night."}]}}