Safety & emergencies
The numbers first. Then a calm plan for the day you hope you will not need.
We have not yet written a Shenzhen page in this chapter. The China-wide guides below already apply.
Related China-wide guides
Emergency Numbers in China, and What to Do If Something Goes Wrong
110 police, 119 fire, 120 ambulance, 122 traffic — nationwide numbers published on official English municipal pages. How to get help, what to do with a lost passport, and why a Chinese address on your lock screen matters.
China · SafetyHospital Visits for Foreigners in China: What Actually Happens, and What to Bring
How a hospital visit works for a foreign visitor in China: 120 for emergencies, what to take, payment, and a cautious note on well-known Shenzhen hospitals. Not medical advice.
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Overstaying a visa, a 30-day visa-free stay, or a 240-hour transit is illegal residence under China's Exit and Entry Administration Law. Article 78, official discretion benchmarks, possible bans — general information, not legal advice.
China essentials · SafetyIs China Safe for Tourists in 2026? Ordinary Cities, Ordinary Precautions
Is China safe for tourists in 2026? In large cities such as Shenzhen, most visitors move around with ordinary precautions. We cite official travel advice, and we will not invent a crime rate.