Dongguan Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (41/100)
Is Dongguan safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Dongguan scores 41/100 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)
Natural disasters (score 70)
October 7, 2026
Dongguan, China has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 41 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 70/100; 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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Dongguan currently sits at 41/100 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 Dongguan is natural disasters (70/100), 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 (81/100) and security (37/100).
A score of 41 is higher than the scores of 54% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Sep 29, 2026
Dongguan, China currently holds a moderate risk baseline composite score of 46 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level of 3. Travelers should also be aware of an active orange flood alert in China and a Level 2 global polio health notice from the CDC.
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 05:13 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 70/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Natural disasters (score 70/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Dongguan
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Dongguan
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Dongguan for solo travelers (Crime 25/100 · Transport 55/100), women traveling solo (Crime 25/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 45/100): 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 | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Live conditions in Dongguan
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 · 2026-10-16
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 05:13:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Most tropical cyclone events within 100 km of Dongguan happened in September (2 of 5 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
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 Dongguan
The most weather-stable two-month window for Dongguan is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 83 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in April–August; monsoon in April–August; 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 20, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (China)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 120 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | 110 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
China’s health system scores strongly (7.5/10) indicating good overall medical infrastructure. While hospitals and pharmacies are readily available, English‑language support is not specifically documented for Dongguan.
Common scam patterns
- tea_house_invitation. Scammers invite tourists to tea houses and then overcharge or pressure them into unnecessary purchases. The scheme relies on hospitality customs to gain trust. Tip: Politely decline unsolicited tea house invitations and only visit establishments recommended by trusted sources.
- fake_tickets. Visitors may be sold counterfeit tickets for attractions, transportation, or events, resulting in denied entry and loss of money. These tickets often look authentic at first glance. Tip: Purchase tickets only through official websites, authorized agents, or reputable on‑site counters.
- inflated_taxi_fares. Some taxi drivers quote excessively high fares or take longer routes to increase the charge for tourists. This is a common complaint in major Chinese cities. Tip: Use official ride‑hailing apps, confirm the fare estimate before starting, and request a receipt.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 46 → 41 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 41 → 46 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 46 → 41 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 41 → 46 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Dongguan'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 Dongguan
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Dongguan, 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).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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