
Why China Almost Has No Pickpockets Now
For first-time visitors to China: why big Chinese cities now feel so orderly, why traditional pickpocketing has faded, and what that change actually means on the ground.
April 21, 2026Read Article

For first-time visitors to China: why big Chinese cities now feel so orderly, why traditional pickpocketing has faded, and what that change actually means on the ground.

The essential FAQ for first-time visitors to China. Straight answers to the questions that actually matter: visas, internet access, mobile payments, transportation, safety, language barriers, food allergies, and emergency situations.