Chengdu Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (36/100)
Is Chengdu safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Chengdu scores 36/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates China Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 4 Sep 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 20)
Environmental quality (score 30)
October 7, 2026
Chengdu, China has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 36 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 30/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 20/100; last updated October 7, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the China travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Chengdu currently sits at 36/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Chengdu is environmental quality (30/100), and the lowest is disease & health (20/100). This page was last updated on October 7, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (65/100) and security (37/100).
A score of 36 is higher than the scores of 44% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Chengdu, China currently maintains a moderate risk baseline composite score of 36 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level of 2. Travelers should also be aware of a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC, while active disaster alerts are currently limited to a green forest fire notification in Mongolia.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 30/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Government advisory (score 25/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Chengdu
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Chengdu
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Chengdu for solo travelers (Crime 23/100 · Transport 22/100), women traveling solo (Crime 23/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 22/100), business travelers (Digital 25/100 · Money 35/100 · Transport 22/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 25/100 · Political 20/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Live conditions in Chengdu
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
☁ Overcast
Chengdu, China
| Today's high / low | 23.9°C / 18.4°C | Wind now / max | 4.3 km/h / 7.2 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 84% | Precipitation today | 2.4 mm · 92% chance |
| UV (max today) | 1.2 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:06 / 18:31 |
- High precipitation chance
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:13 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Unhealthy
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 60.3 / 62.9 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 85 / 34.9 µg/m³ |
|---|
- Unhealthy air quality
- High PM2.5 (fine particulate)
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:13 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
China - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in China GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 12/10/2026, a forest fire started in China, until 15/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mongolia, China GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-12
On 11/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mongolia, China, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mongolia, China GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-11
On 10/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mongolia, China, until 12/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mongolia, China GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-11
On 09/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mongolia, China, until 13/10/2026.
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Drought is on going in China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-07-14
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 03:37:34 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Most earthquake events within 100 km of Chengdu happened in June and September (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
2 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M5.8 on 1 Jun 2022 (110 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M5.5 on 3 Sep 2026 (140 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the China travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the China entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Chengdu
The most weather-stable two-month window for Chengdu is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 9°C to 23°C and monthly rain averages 30 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include typhoon season in May–November; heavy rain season in July–August; monsoon in July–August. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Chengdu
Chengdu has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Caoshi Yuhe Community Health Center
- Hospital: Genertec 363 Hospital
- Hospital: The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu
- Hospital: 中山骨科医院
- Hospital: 成都小米熊医院
- Hospital: 成都瑞恩糖尿病医院
- Hospital: 成都第一骨科医院(东门街院区)
- Hospital: 成都肛肠医院
- Hospital: 新世纪妇儿医院
- Hospital: 汪家拐社区医院
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: 东通顺派出所玉沙电器市场治安管理室
- Police: 成都市公安局
- Police: 成都市公安局
- Police: 成都市公安局武侯区分局浆洗街派出所
- Police: 成都市公安局青羊区分局
- Police: 成都市公安局青羊区分局西御河派出所
- Police: 督院街派出所
- Embassy: Consulate General of New Zealand
- Embassy: Consulate General of the Czech Republic
- Embassy: Consulate General of the Federative Republic of Brazil
- Embassy: 大韩民国驻成都总领事馆
- Embassy: 法兰西共和国总领事馆
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: China Nepstar
- Pharmacy: TongRenTang Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: 中药房
- Pharmacy: 太极大药房
- Pharmacy: 急诊药房
- Pharmacy: 百欣堂
- Pharmacy: 门诊药房
- Pharmacy: 高济药房（少城路店）
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: 双林路消防救援站
- Fire station: 成都市青羊区宽窄巷子政府专职消防救援站
- Fire station: 花牌坊消防救援站
- Fire station: 青羊区消防救援大队
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (China)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 120 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 110 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Chengdu features prominent medical facilities like West China Hospital that handle complex conditions, alongside established regulated medical transport and international travel health centers. Travelers should note that navigating specialist care requires proper documentation, preparation, and understanding of local payment apps or VIP wing options.
Common scam patterns
- Rental Deposit and Vehicle Damage Scam. Rental company employees use GPS tracking to monitor vehicles and deliberately scratch them. They then falsely hold the tourist liable, extorting extra money for deposits and repairs. Tip: Inspect and thoroughly photograph rental vehicles before accepting them, and use reputable agencies.
- Fake Shopping Tour and Tourist Trap. Agencies market trips under the guise of pure cultural experiences or ethnic minority village visits like Tibetan or Qiang cultural centers. Tourists are then funneled into high-pressure sales environments selling overpriced silver, jade, and medicinal herbs. Tip: Verify that your tour contract explicitly states 'no shopping stops' and details every single itinerary destination.
Area notes
- Jinjiang District. Mentioned in local court cases regarding rental vehicle fraud rings and disputes.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 42 → 36 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 41 → 42 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 36 → 41 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 41 → 36 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 40 → 41 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 28 → 40 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 28 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Chengdu's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Chengdu
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Chengdu, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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