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Thread: Lone female traveler to Chengdu, Tibet, and YunNan...Is it safe?
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[quote=CHRISWAUGHBJ,37134]Travelling in China is no longer ambitious. Really. The world has moved on from 1978. And yes, there is more crime these days, but generally those of us who are obviously foreign are pretty safe. If you look Chinese you may need to be a little more careful. Having said that, keep your wits about you and don't do anything you wouldn't do at home. Check out hostels and hotels carefully, don't leave your valuables unattended (unless you have access to secure storage), make sure loved ones and trusted friends know where you are, register with the embassy or nearest diplomatic mission, you know, the usual smart traveller stuff. I wouldn't advise a mixed dorm, but I'm sure you'll be able to find single-sex dorms or affordable private rooms. I would advise against booking tours through travel agencies. You'd be surprised how easy independent travel is in China. But you may need to go through an agency to get to Tibet (that irritating little travel permit is still technically required, but you may be able to get a friendly local to help you get around that). Just remember that some parts of China are still closed or restricted to foreigners. And do plenty of research beforehand. Make sure you know where you want to go and how to get there, what to watch out for, etc. Fore-warned is fore-armed. My point: Relax, it's easier than you think. Just remember to travel smart.[/quote]
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