Is Wenzhou safe to visit right now? (September 2026)

Travel advisories for China

What the advice says

• The US State Department places China at Level 3, 'Reconsider Travel,' as of the most recent advisory; this rating applies to the whole country, not specifically to Wenzhou.
• The UK FCDO advisory is also country-level and notes that terrorist attacks in China cannot be ruled out, though foreigners have not been specifically targeted.
• Chinese national security laws have broad scope, and the FCDO warns that foreign nationals, including British citizens, have been arbitrarily detained without having intended to break any law.
• Common scams involve strangers inviting travelers to tea tastings or massages that end in inflated bills, sometimes followed by threats or credit card fraud, so caution with overly friendly strangers is warranted.
• The FCDO advises against leaving drinks unattended or accepting them from strangers, since drink spiking and sexual assault are rare but possible, with solo women travelers at somewhat higher risk.
• Always carry a passport, since police carry out random ID checks and do not accept printed copies; failure to produce ID can lead to fines or detention.
• Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings, or political discussions, as authorities enforce public order strictly and could detain or deport foreign nationals involved.