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

Travel advisories for China

What the advice says

• The US State Department rates China at Level 3, Reconsider Travel, and this is a country-level advisory, not one specific to Xiamen.
• UK guidance notes a high global threat of terrorism affecting British nationals and states that attacks in China, while rare, cannot be ruled out, particularly at transport hubs and during national holidays.
• Chinese national security laws have broad scope, and travelers can be detained without having intended to break the law, including for activity that took place outside mainland China.
• Serious crime against foreign visitors is described as relatively rare, but belongings should be watched closely at busy tourist sites, and scams such as unsolicited invitations to tea tastings or massages that lead to inflated bills have been reported.
• Travelers should avoid demonstrations or large gatherings, since Chinese authorities enforce public order strictly and foreign nationals, including journalists, have faced arrest, detention, or deportation.
• Solo travelers, and especially women traveling alone or with friends, should avoid leaving drinks unattended, since drink spiking and assault, while rare, have occurred.
• Passports should be carried at all times, since police carry out random ID checks and do not accept printed copies, with fines or detention possible for failure to produce identification.