Is Wuxi safe to visit right now? (November 2026)

Travel advisories for China

What the advice says

• The US State Department advisory for China is Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution, dated October 19, 2026; this advisory is country-level, not specific to Wuxi.
• The UK FCDO advice is also issued at the country level for China rather than for Wuxi specifically, and it notes a high global threat of terrorism affecting British nationals, with attacks in China not ruled out even though foreigners have not been specifically targeted; extra care is advised during national holidays and at public transport hubs.
• Chinese national security laws have broad scope, and travelers can be detained without having intended to break the law; those held on national security grounds may be kept up to six months before formal arrest and without legal representation before charges are brought.
• The advice warns that serious crime against foreign nationals is relatively rare but can happen, so belongings should be watched closely at major tourist sites and busy places; solo travelers should be especially attentive to surroundings after dark and in crowded areas.
• Scams such as the tea tasting or massage scam are noted, where friendly strangers invite visitors to a bar or establishment that then demands a large fee, sometimes followed by threats or violence; QR code phishing is also flagged as a risk given the prominence of QR code use in China.
• Drink spiking and sexual assault are described as rare but possible, with women traveling alone or with female friends at higher risk; the advice recommends never leaving drinks unattended or accepting drinks from strangers.
• Travelers are advised to always carry their passport, as police may conduct random ID checks and printed copies are not accepted, with failure to produce ID potentially leading to a fine or detention.