Chongqing Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (36/100)
Is Chongqing safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026
Chongqing 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.
Government advisory (score 10)
Environmental quality (score 40)
October 7, 2026
Chongqing, 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 40/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 10/100; 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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Chongqing 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 Chongqing is environmental quality (40/100), and the lowest is government advisory (10/100). 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: security (37/100) and health and medical access (50/100).
A score of 36 is higher than the scores of 44% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 14, 2026
Chongqing currently maintains a moderate risk baseline composite score of 36 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level 2. Recent developments include the city stepping up weather services as the El Niño phenomenon strengthens toward a year-end peak, alongside a global CDC Level 1 dengue health notice.
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 15, 2026 16:39 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 40/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 30/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Chongqing
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 Chongqing
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Chongqing for solo travelers (Crime 15/100 · Transport 30/100), women traveling solo (Crime 15/100), families with children (Health 25/100 · Natural disaster 30/100), older travelers (Health 25/100 · Transport 30/100), business travelers (Digital 45/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 30/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 10/100 · Political 10/100): 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 | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Live conditions in Chongqing
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.
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 · 2026-10-15
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 10/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mongolia, China, until 11/10/2026.
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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 11/10/2026.
“~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 2026-10-15 16:39:07 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
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 07:20:46 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Chongqing
The most weather-stable two-month window for Chongqing is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 22°C and monthly rain averages 99 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include typhoon season in May–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 17, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (China)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 120 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 110 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
The provided sources did not contain specific information about hospitals, emergency services, English‑speaking care, pharmacy availability, or evacuation procedures for travelers in Chongqing.
Common scam patterns
- fast_pass. At Hongya Cave, tourists are approached with offers for a "fast pass" that promises quicker access but often turns out to be a fake or unnecessary service sold at an inflated price. Tip: Buy tickets only from official counters and politely decline unsolicited fast‑pass offers.
- overpriced_food. Restaurants in popular tourist zones frequently charge inflated prices for meals and may add hidden fees, making dining unexpectedly expensive. Tip: Check menus carefully, compare prices, and ask locals for recommended places to eat.
Area notes
- Hongya Cave. Known for the fast‑pass scam; stay alert and purchase tickets only from official sources.
- Central Chongqing (citywide). Overall crime against tourists is low, making the city generally safe for visitors.
- Tourist zones. These areas are convenient for sightseeing but may have higher prices and occasional scams.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 41 → 36 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| 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 27, 2026 | 22 → 41 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Chongqing'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 Chongqing
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Chongqing, 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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