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China

East Asia · capital Beijing · population 1,410,700,000
63
/ 100
▼ -1 7d
Heightened risk
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Strong tourist-area safety baseline; air-quality variability and visa-policy fluctuations are the principal traveller concerns.

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80
Disease
88
Conflict
13
Disaster
93
Crime
78
Unrest
0
Infra
What ministries say

Government advisories

  • UK · FCDOLevel 1
    See our advice before travelling
    Updated 15 May 2026 · Read full advisory
  • US · State DeptLevel 2
    Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution
    Updated 27 Nov 2024 · Read full advisory
  • AU · SmartravellerLevel 2
    Exercise a high degree of caution
    Updated 1 Jun 2026 · Read full advisory
Why this score

Active drivers

  1. air qualityWAQIOfficial5 h ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 109 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 109 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 109 · PM10 AQI 71 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  2. air qualityWAQIOfficial1 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 111 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 111 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 95 · PM10 AQI 54 · dominant: o3

    Score impact: -3
  3. air qualityWAQIOfficial1 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 110 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 110 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 72 · PM10 AQI 54 · dominant: o3

    Score impact: -3
  4. earthquakeUSGSOfficial2 d ago
    M 4.9 - 24 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan

    24 km NNW of Murghob, Tajikistan

    Score impact: -1
  5. earthquakeUSGSOfficial3 d ago
    M 4.6 - 24 km NNW of Kazarman, Kyrgyzstan

    24 km NNW of Kazarman, Kyrgyzstan

    Score impact: -1
  6. earthquakeUSGSOfficial3 d ago
    M 5.3 - 106 km SW of Turpan, China

    106 km SW of Turpan, China

    Score impact: -3
  7. earthquakeUSGSOfficial7 d ago
    M 4.5 - 15 km SSE of Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan

    15 km SSE of Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan

    Score impact: -1
  8. air qualityWAQIOfficial8 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 119 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 119 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 119 · PM10 AQI 60 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  9. air qualityWAQIOfficial8 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 102 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 102 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 102 · PM10 AQI 56 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  10. air qualityWAQIOfficial9 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 158 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 158 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 158 · PM10 AQI 68 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  11. air qualityWAQIOfficial9 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 166 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 166 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 166 · PM10 AQI 79 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  12. air qualityWAQIOfficial9 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 166 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 166 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 166 · PM10 AQI 80 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  13. air qualityWAQIOfficial9 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 162 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 162 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 162 · PM10 AQI 76 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  14. air qualityWAQIOfficial9 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 158 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 158 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 158 · PM10 AQI 73 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  15. air qualityWAQIOfficial9 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 154 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 154 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 154 · PM10 AQI 68 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  16. air qualityWAQIOfficial9 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 127 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 127 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 127 · PM10 AQI 60 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  17. air qualityWAQIOfficial11 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 117 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 117 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 117 · PM10 AQI 56 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  18. air qualityWAQIOfficial11 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 104 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 104 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 104 · PM10 AQI 52 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  19. earthquakeUSGSOfficial12 d ago
    M 4.9 - 82 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

    82 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

    Score impact: -1
  20. earthquakeUSGSOfficial15 d ago
    M 5.0 - 24 km NW of Liuzhou, China

    24 km NW of Liuzhou, China

    Score impact: -3
  21. air qualityWAQIOfficial16 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 102 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 102 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 102 · PM10 AQI 48 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  22. air qualityWAQIOfficial16 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 102 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 102 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 102 · PM10 AQI 50 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  23. air qualityWAQIOfficial16 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 107 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 107 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 107 · PM10 AQI 54 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  24. air qualityWAQIOfficial16 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 104 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 104 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 104 · PM10 AQI 55 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  25. air qualityWAQIOfficial17 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 114 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 114 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 114 · PM10 AQI 57 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  26. air qualityWAQIOfficial17 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 117 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 117 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 117 · PM10 AQI 57 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  27. air qualityWAQIOfficial17 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 134 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 134 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 134 · PM10 AQI 61 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  28. air qualityWAQIOfficial17 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 142 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 142 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 142 · PM10 AQI 62 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  29. air qualityWAQIOfficial18 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 134 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 134 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 134 · PM10 AQI 59 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  30. floodGDACSOfficial18 d ago
    Green flood alert in China

    On 15/05/2026, a flood started in China, lasting until 27/05/2026 (last update). The flood caused 18 deaths and 23112 displaced .

    Score impact: -3
  31. air qualityWAQIOfficial18 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 122 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 122 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 122 · PM10 AQI 57 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  32. air qualityWAQIOfficial18 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 139 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 139 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 139 · PM10 AQI 62 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  33. air qualityWAQIOfficial18 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 142 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 142 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 142 · PM10 AQI 65 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  34. air qualityWAQIOfficial18 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 129 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 129 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 129 · PM10 AQI 65 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  35. air qualityWAQIOfficial18 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 112 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 112 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 104 · PM10 AQI 58 · dominant: o3

    Score impact: -3
  36. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 129 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 129 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 129 · PM10 AQI 59 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  37. wildfireGDACSOfficial19 d ago
    Green forest fire notification in Russian Federation, China

    On 14/05/2026, a forest fire started in Russian Federation, China, until 21/05/2026.

    Score impact: -3
  38. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 152 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 152 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 152 · PM10 AQI 59 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  39. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 164 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 164 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 164 · PM10 AQI 74 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  40. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 173 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 173 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 173 · PM10 AQI 88 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  41. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 172 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 172 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 172 · PM10 AQI 92 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  42. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 168 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 168 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 168 · PM10 AQI 89 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  43. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 166 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 166 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 166 · PM10 AQI 89 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  44. earthquakeUSGSOfficial19 d ago
    M 4.7 - 5 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan

    5 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan

    Score impact: -1
  45. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 114 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 114 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 114 · PM10 AQI 61 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  46. air qualityWAQIOfficial19 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 126 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 126 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 104 · PM10 AQI 62 · dominant: o3

    Score impact: -3
  47. air qualityWAQIOfficial20 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 151 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 151 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 151 · PM10 AQI 76 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  48. air qualityWAQIOfficial20 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 155 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 155 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 155 · PM10 AQI 76 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  49. air qualityWAQIOfficial20 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 154 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 154 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 154 · PM10 AQI 75 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  50. air qualityWAQIOfficial20 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 109 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 109 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 109 · PM10 AQI 58 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  51. earthquakeUSGSOfficial20 d ago
    M 4.8 - 10 km ENE of Xunchang, China

    10 km ENE of Xunchang, China

    Score impact: -1
  52. earthquakeUSGSOfficial21 d ago
    M 5.1 - 79 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

    79 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan

    Score impact: -3
  53. air qualityWAQIOfficial21 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 170 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 170 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 170 · PM10 AQI 113 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  54. air qualityWAQIOfficial21 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 172 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 172 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 172 · PM10 AQI 111 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  55. air qualityWAQIOfficial21 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 176 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 176 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 176 · PM10 AQI 119 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  56. air qualityWAQIOfficial21 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 165 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 165 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 165 · PM10 AQI 104 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  57. air qualityWAQIOfficial22 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 112 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 112 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 112 · PM10 AQI 66 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  58. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 144 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 144 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 144 · PM10 AQI 60 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  59. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 144 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 144 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 144 · PM10 AQI 60 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  60. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 144 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 144 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 144 · PM10 AQI 62 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  61. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 139 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 139 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 139 · PM10 AQI 60 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  62. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 134 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 134 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 134 · PM10 AQI 61 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  63. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 127 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 127 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 127 · PM10 AQI 62 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  64. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 129 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 129 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 129 · PM10 AQI 68 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  65. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 102 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 102 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 102 · PM10 AQI 59 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  66. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 117 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 117 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 117 · PM10 AQI 64 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  67. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 119 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 119 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 119 · PM10 AQI 66 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  68. air qualityWAQIOfficial23 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 117 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 117 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 117 · PM10 AQI 62 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  69. air qualityWAQIOfficial24 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 112 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 112 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 112 · PM10 AQI 58 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  70. air qualityWAQIOfficial24 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy · AQI 155 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 155 (Unhealthy) · PM2.5 AQI 155 · PM10 AQI 77 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -5
  71. air qualityWAQIOfficial24 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 132 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 132 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 132 · PM10 AQI 64 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  72. air qualityWAQIOfficial24 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 114 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 114 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 114 · PM10 AQI 57 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  73. air qualityWAQIOfficial24 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 104 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 104 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 104 · PM10 AQI 53 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  74. air qualityWAQIOfficial24 d ago
    Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups · AQI 109 · Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing (东城天坛)

    AQI 109 (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) · PM2.5 AQI 109 · PM10 AQI 56 · dominant: pm25

    Score impact: -3
  75. earthquakeUSGSOfficial24 d ago
    M 4.7 - 160 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia

    160 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia

    Score impact: -1
  76. wildfireGDACSOfficial29 d ago
    Green forest fire notification in China

    On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in China, until 13/05/2026.

    Score impact: -3
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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is it safe to visit China right now?

China's Safe Trip Score today is 63/100, heightened risk. The score has dropped by 1 points over the last 7 days, and the highest active advisory across the UK FCDO, US State Department, Smartraveller (AU), travel.gc.ca, Auswärtiges Amt, and France Diplomatie is Level 2. Travel advisories are nearly always region-specific even when the headline level is national; check the per-ministry advisories on this page for any zones to avoid in your itinerary. The score recomputes daily at 06:00 UTC from 76 active drivers plus the blended advisory tier.

Is China safe to travel to?

Today's headline read is heightened risk (63/100). The six sub-scores break down to: disease 80/100, conflict 88/100, natural disasters 13/100, crime 93/100, civil unrest 78/100, infrastructure 0/100. Lower numbers indicate higher risk in that category. For trip-specific planning, the country safety guide covers neighbourhood-level patterns the headline number does not.

What is the current travel advisory for China?

China has 3 active advisories from major foreign ministries, ranging up to Level 2 on the standard 1 to 4 scale. The advisory cards on this page link to each ministry's full text. Travel advisories carve out specific districts or border zones as "avoid all travel" while keeping the rest of the country at a lower level; clicking through to the relevant section for your itinerary is the single highest-value 90 seconds of trip planning.

Has the situation in China changed recently?

The 7-day Safe Trip Score change is -1 points. Day-to-day moves under 3 points are noise; moves of 3 to 7 points usually reflect a fresh advisory or a moderate-severity event; moves above 7 points typically come from a major advisory level change or a high-severity acute event. The recent-events feed and the 7-day timeline page identify the specific drivers.

How is the Safe Trip Score for China calculated?

The score is a weighted blend of six sub-scores (disease 18%, conflict 22%, natural disasters 16%, crime 16%, civil unrest 14%, infrastructure 14%) plus a 20% blend of major foreign-ministry advisories. The methodology page documents the exact algorithm and the changelog tracks every weighting change. Score range is 0 to 100; 100 means very low risk, 0 means extreme risk.

When does the China Safe Trip Score update?

Daily at 06:00 UTC after the morning ingestion sweep. Live event feeds (USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, WAQI air quality) update hourly throughout the day. Foreign-ministry advisories are checked daily. Last computed 2 Jun 2026, 06:54 (just now). The status page shows the freshness of every individual data feed.