China is generally a safe country, however petty
street crime is on the rise as tourist numbers increase. In larger cities we
recommend you wear as little jewellery as possible and make sure your spending
money is kept in a secure place close to your body. We also recommended you
take taxis rather than walk at night. Taxis are mostly metered and inexpensive,
but make sure the driver activates the meter and is clear on your destination -
carry a hotel card so your taxi driver knows where to take you as many drivers
cannot read or speak English. Only take essentials out with you on the streets.
Leave valuables (passport, credit cards, excess cash, jewellery) in hotel (or
boat) safety deposit boxes where available. It would also be advisable to make
photocopies of your passport, credit card numbers, and airline tickets, and
keep a record of your travelers cheques. These documents should be kept in a
safe place separate from the originals. When traveling on trains, clients may
wish to take extra precautions with their finances by using money belts.
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