Guangzhou Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (39/100)
Is Guangzhou safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Guangzhou scores 39/100 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 15)
Environmental quality (score 30)
October 7, 2026
Guangzhou, China has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 39 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 30/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 15/100; 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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Guangzhou currently sits at 39/100 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 Guangzhou is environmental quality (30/100), and the lowest is government advisory (15/100). 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 (75/100) and security (37/100).
A score of 39 is higher than the scores of 50% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Guangzhou, China currently maintains a moderate baseline risk composite of 39 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level of 2. Travelers should also note a global Level 1 CDC health notice for Dengue. Recent headlines feature safety rating concerns following a past China Eastern crash, while an active green forest fire notification remains limited to Mongolia, China.
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.
- Crime (score 25/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Guangzhou
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 Guangzhou
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Guangzhou for solo travelers (Crime 25/100 · Transport 22/100), women traveling solo (Crime 25/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 22/100), business travelers (Digital 45/100 · Money 35/100 · Transport 22/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 15/100 · Political 15/100): 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 Guangzhou
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
🌤 Mostly clear
Guangzhou, China
| Today's high / low | 33.4°C / 24°C | Wind now / max | 6.9 km/h / 12.7 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 57% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 7.2 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:24 / 18:00 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:06 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 45.3 / 56.1 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 134 / 27.8 µg/m³ |
|---|
- High PM2.5 (fine particulate)
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:07 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Most tropical cyclone events within 100 km of Guangzhou happened in July, August, September and October (4 of 4 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
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Guangzhou China
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Why a deliberate crash and four years of secrecy cost China Eastern their safety rating
Airline Ratings · 2d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:08 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Guangzhou
The most weather-stable two-month window for Guangzhou is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 23°C and monthly rain averages 105 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 6, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Guangzhou
Guangzhou 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: Guangzhou Digestive Diseases Center
- Hospital: Guangzhou No.1 People's Hospital
- Hospital: Guangzhou Orthopaedic Trauma Hospital
- Hospital: Stomatology Hospital of Southern Medical University (Panfu Branch)
- Hospital: Ying-tung Outpatient Treatment Center
- Hospital: Yuexiu District Hospital of TCM
- Hospital: 广州临床重症救治中心
- Hospital: 广州市皮肤病防治所中山四路门诊部
- Hospital: 广州市越秀区妇幼保健院
- Hospital: 越秀区儿童医院
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: 公安大院
- Police: 北京派出所
- Police: 市刑警队
- Police: 广州市公安局
- Police: 广州市公安局越秀分局
- Police: 广州市公安局越秀区分局洪桥派出所
- Police: 警务室
- Embassy: Consulate General of Australia
- Embassy: Consulate General of Poland
- Embassy: Consulate-General of Japan in Guangzhou
- Embassy: Turkish Consulate
- Embassy: United States Consulate General Guangzhou
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: dashenlin
- Pharmacy: Jianmin Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: LBX Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: LBX Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: 健民医药
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: 广州市消防局
- Fire station: 荔湾区消防大队
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 | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | medium |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Major facilities like the Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center feature international medical departments with English-default reception and billing. International patients should plan hospital admissions carefully, bringing their passports, medical records, and insurance details while being prepared for specific local payment limits.
Common scam patterns
- Counterfeit Banknotes and Bill Swapping. Taxi drivers in Guangzhou have been known to swap genuine banknotes with counterfeit ¥100 notes during cash transactions. First-time visitors can easily fall victim if they are not paying close attention to cash exchanges. Tip: Always inspect your change carefully or use digital payment methods such as Alipay or WeChat Pay to avoid handling cash.
- Tea-House Bill Scams. Visitors can encounter inflated or fraudulent bills at certain tea-houses. These establishments may lure tourists in and subsequently charge exorbitant prices that were not clearly agreed upon beforehand. Tip: Always ask for a detailed menu with clear prices before ordering any food or beverages at local tea-houses.
Area notes
- Guangzhou Station. This major transport hub requires extra vigilance due to the presence of pickpockets targeting travelers.
- Huangpu District. A district mentioned in local administrative and transport contexts within the city.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 44 → 39 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 39 → 44 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 44 → 39 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 27 → 44 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 27 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Guangzhou'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 Guangzhou
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Guangzhou, 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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