Mianyang Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (34/100)
Is Mianyang safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Mianyang scores 34/100 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.
Crime (score 18)
Transport safety (score 35)
October 7, 2026
Mianyang, China has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 34 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 35/100; the lowest-rated category is crime at 18/100; 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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Mianyang currently sits at 34/100 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 Mianyang is transport safety (35/100), and the lowest is crime (18/100). 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 natural hazards (59/100).
A score of 34 is higher than the scores of 39% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Mianyang, China has a moderate overall safety risk with a baseline composite score of 34 out of 100. The U.S. State Department advises travelers to exercise normal precautions (Level 2). There is a green forest fire alert in China and a CDC Level 1 dengue warning, so travelers should stay informed about local fire conditions and take standard dengue precautions.
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 10:37 UTC
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- Transport safety (score 35/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Environmental quality (score 30/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Mianyang
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 Mianyang
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Mianyang for solo travelers (Crime 18/100 · Transport 35/100), women traveling solo (Crime 18/100), families with children (Health 22/100 · Natural disaster 25/100), older travelers (Health 22/100 · Transport 35/100), business travelers (Digital 45/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 35/100) 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 | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | high |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Live conditions in Mianyang
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 10:37:57 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 | — | — | — |
Most earthquake events within 100 km of Mianyang happened in September (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
1 major seismic event recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M5.5 on 3 Sep 2026 (44 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 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Mianyang
The most weather-stable two-month window for Mianyang is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 22°C and monthly rain averages 34 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 14, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Mianyang
Mianyang has 5 hospitals and 3 police stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: sat dish
- Hospital: 绵阳市中医院
- Hospital: 绵阳市中心医院
- Hospital: 绵阳市第一人民医院
- Hospital: 绵阳市肿瘤医院
- Police: 圣水寺警务室
- Police: 绵阳市交通警察第二大队
- Police: 绵阳市看守所
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 | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities are available within the city, with standard emergency services accessible through local channels. Travelers should carry necessary medications and be prepared for potential language barriers.
Common scam patterns
- Online and Investment Scams. Scammers may use tactics such as fake customer service refund schemes, fraudulent investment opportunities, or AI voice impersonation of family and friends to request loans. Travelers should avoid clicking unknown links, never share verification codes, and thoroughly verify any money transfers. Tip: Do not click on strange links or share verification codes online.
- Offline Street and Religious Scams. Visitors should watch out for offline risks including street pickpocketing, fake fundraising by individuals posing as religious figures, and deceptive sales pitches. It is advised to keep a close eye on personal belongings like phones and wallets, and avoid showing off wealth in crowded areas. Tip: Safeguard your valuables and ignore unsolicited sales or religious donation requests on the street.
Area notes
- City Center (Fucheng District). The bustling administrative and commercial heart of Mianyang, offering a mix of modern amenities, local food life, and cultural sights ideal for first-timers.
- Youxian District. An urban district covered by local bus networks alongside Fucheng District.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 40 → 34 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 34 → 40 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 40 → 34 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 37 → 40 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 25 → 37 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Mianyang'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 Mianyang
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Mianyang, 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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