Severe weather conditions are possible in eastern and southern coastal provinces during the typhoon season (May-November). Check before travelling during these months.
China’s principal airports carry out body temperature monitoring measures (to identify anyone travelling with a fever). While quarantine is no longer regularly imposed, those suffering from fever will be asked to consult a doctor.
For travel to Tibet see the General (Tibet) section of this Travel Advice.
Safety and Security - Local Travel - Road Travel
Foreigners are required to pass a driving test before driving in China: possession of an international driving licence may not be regarded as sufficient. If you intend to drive in China, familiarise yourself with the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China.
China’s principal airports carry out body temperature monitoring measures (to identify anyone travelling with a fever). While quarantine is no longer regularly imposed, those suffering from fever will be asked to consult a doctor.
For travel to Tibet see the General (Tibet) section of this Travel Advice.
Safety and Security - Local Travel - Road Travel
Foreigners are required to pass a driving test before driving in China: possession of an international driving licence may not be regarded as sufficient. If you intend to drive in China, familiarise yourself with the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China.
There are harsh penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, including administrative detention.
The poor quality of roads and generally low driving standards leads to many accidents. If you are involved in a serious accident, you may be prevented from leaving the country until the case is resolved.
See our Driving Abroad page.
Safety and Security - Local Travel - Sea Travel
There have been several incidents of overcrowded ferries sinking, leading to deaths. There have also been attacks of piracy in the South China Sea. Mariners should be vigilant and take precautions.
See our River and Sea Safety page.
Safety and Security - Local Travel - Rail Travel Trains are popular, inexpensive and a reliable mode of travel; they can be very crowded.
Trans-Mongolian express trains (Beijing-Moscow via Ulaanbaatar) are noted for smuggling. Search your compartment and secure the cabin door before departure. Petty theft from overnight trains and buses is common.
Safety and Security – Local Travel – Tibet
The Chinese authorities are limiting access to Tibet by foreign tourists. They periodically prohibit travel to Tibet for foreign nationals. Travellers to Tibet should check with tour operators or travel agents and monitor the international media and this travel advice for information about travel to Tibet.
Foreigners wishing to travel to the Tibet Autonomous Region require the permission of the Chinese authorities. Foreigners may normally only enter with a permit as part of a tour group; tour operators and travel agencies offer assistance with these.
Be aware that ongoing political and ethnic tensions can lead to unrest and violent protest in Tibet. While foreigners are not normally targeted during unrest, travellers should be alert to the possibility of being caught up in unexpected outbreaks of violence.
Avoid becoming involved in demonstrations or calls for Tibetan independence. The authorities regard videotaping or photographing such activities as provocative.
Local authorities will react if you are found carrying letters or packages from Tibetan nationals to be posted in other countries.
Photography in Buddhist monasteries requires permission; a fee, normally negotiated in advance, is payable.
The extreme altitude in Tibet may cause altitude sickness.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/china
The Chinese authorities are limiting access to Tibet by foreign tourists. They periodically prohibit travel to Tibet for foreign nationals. Travellers to Tibet should check with tour operators or travel agents and monitor the international media and this travel advice for information about travel to Tibet.
Foreigners wishing to travel to the Tibet Autonomous Region require the permission of the Chinese authorities. Foreigners may normally only enter with a permit as part of a tour group; tour operators and travel agencies offer assistance with these.
Be aware that ongoing political and ethnic tensions can lead to unrest and violent protest in Tibet. While foreigners are not normally targeted during unrest, travellers should be alert to the possibility of being caught up in unexpected outbreaks of violence.
Avoid becoming involved in demonstrations or calls for Tibetan independence. The authorities regard videotaping or photographing such activities as provocative.
Local authorities will react if you are found carrying letters or packages from Tibetan nationals to be posted in other countries.
Photography in Buddhist monasteries requires permission; a fee, normally negotiated in advance, is payable.
The extreme altitude in Tibet may cause altitude sickness.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/china
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