Is Xiamen 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 Xiamen.
• The UK FCDO advice, last updated August 27, 2026, is also issued at the country level rather than for Xiamen specifically, though it notes the guide includes regional safety information for parts of China.
• The FCDO notes that terrorist attacks in China cannot be ruled out, and while foreigners have not been specifically targeted, attacks may occur in places visited by foreigners; extra care is advised during national holidays and at transport hubs.
• Serious crime against foreign nationals is described as relatively rare, but the FCDO advises watching belongings at tourist sites and busy places. It also warns of isolated violent attacks, including vehicle and knife attacks in public places such as schools, supermarkets, and hospitals.
• Travelers, especially women traveling alone or with female friends, should not leave drinks unattended or accept drinks from strangers, since drink spiking and sexual assault, while rare, have occurred.
• The FCDO warns of common scams in tourist areas, including 'tea tasting' or 'massage' invitations from friendly strangers that can lead to demands for large fees, threats, or credit card fraud, as well as risks from QR code phishing.
• China's broad national security laws mean travelers can be detained without having intended to break the law; the FCDO advises always carrying a passport, since police carry out random ID checks and do not accept printed copies.