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Travel Advice for China
You should avoid becoming caught up in public demonstrations, otherwise you may face arrest, deportation or detention. Foreign journalists have been intimidated, assaulted or detained for trying to report demonstrations. You should exercise particular caution in Tibet Autonomous Region and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. See Safety and Security - Domestic Unrest.
You should not attempt to travel to Tibet without the appropriate permits. See Safety and Security - Local Travel - Tibet.
- The wet season runs from May to November, affecting in particular the southern and eastern coastal regions of China. Every year, tropical cyclones (typhoons) and heavy rains cause substantial disruption and flooding. See Natural Disasters - Typhoons.
- Foreign nationals over the age of 16 must carry their passport at all times. You must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. If you stay in a hotel, registration is done on your behalf as part of the check-in process. Police carry out random checks and may detain you if you do not hold a valid visa or work permit. See Entry Requirements.
- China is subject to earthquakes. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, follow the advice of local authorities. Try to make contact with your nearest British Embassy or Consulate-General to confirm your safety.
- There is a general threat from terrorism in China. See Safety and Security - Terrorism.
- There are severe penalties in China for drugs-related offences including the death penalty. See Local Laws and Customs.
- China does not recognise dual nationality. If you hold Chinese nationality, the Chinese authorities may regard you as a Chinese national, regardless of the travel document with which you entered China. See Local Laws and Customs.
- Take precautions against pick-pocketing and other street crime. You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.
Over 575,000 British nationals visited mainland China in 2010 (Source: National Tourism Administration of the People’s Republic of China). Most visits to China are trouble free. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.
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