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Thread: Is it safe for foreigners in Wuzhou, Guangxi?
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[quote=BARONTWANGLE,276823]I think that China is one of those places where everyone makes out it is far worse than it actually is. When I first came here, I was so paranoid after hearing about the "one hand gang" who chop off your arm with a sword just to get your watch, or the medical thieves who inject you with drugs to render you defenseless as they go through your pockets, leaving you in the street only in your underwear (if you are lucky!). In reality it is not like this at all, and as long as you are streetwise, nothing bad will happen to you. Just don't wear expensive jewelry, or walk down a long dark alley in the company of a strong strange man holding a knife. The worst that will happen to you is that you will be the victim of petty crime. However, these thieves generally rely on their victims not being aware, so you will dramatically reduce your chances of having something stolen if you are alert to the danger. Don't leave your bags unattended on buses or trains. Be aware that you are most at risk when you are asleep, so try not to sleep on buses, but if you do, make sure your bag is protected (lay on it, or ask someone who is not a thief to watch it for you!). Most importantly, don't let it be of such a concern that is ruins your experience. I think most cities in Europe or the US are more dangerous than in China.[/quote]
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