From monkey bites to sunburns: what risks will tourists in China face after the introduction of visa-free travel?
The September visa-free entry agreement between Russia and China has sparked a surge of interest in the destination. Although China is considered one of the safest countries in Asia, one in twenty tourists still encounters unforeseen situations. For comparison: in Thailand this figure is almost seven times higher, while in Vietnam it is slightly lower.
The most problematic place is the tropical island of Hainan — it accounts for over 85% of all traveler incidents. The resort city of Sanya leads in medical assistance requests, followed by the beaches of Dadonghai. Problems are less common in historical regions — Liaoning province and the Zhangjiajie municipal region, known for its towering rock pillars.
Medical statistics revealed unexpected patterns. On the beaches, tourists most often suffer from sunstrokes (one in five cases) and injuries sustained while swimming or during beach activities. One in three visitors to national parks seeks medical attention after encounters with monkeys — the animals actively beg for food and may become aggressive. In megacities like Shanghai the main culprit proves to be air conditioning — sharp temperature changes between the street and indoor spaces cause colds in half of the visitors.
Experts advise paying attention to seasonality: on Hainan the peak of problems falls in the dry season (October–April), when the number of tourists is at its highest. In the continental regions, risks are distributed more evenly, reports volga.news.
Specialists also note the importance of preparing a first-aid kit: in addition to standard remedies, it is worth taking medication for digestive disorders, burn-relief gels and antiseptics for treating bites. A separate recommendation is insurance with extended coverage, including evacuation from hard-to-reach areas and telemedicine consultations.
The opening of the visa-free regime brings not only new opportunities but also new challenges. Awareness of specific risks will help turn a trip to China from an extreme adventure into a comfortable journey.
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From monkey bites to sunburns: what risks will tourists in China face after the introduction of visa-free travel?
The new visa-free regime opens up access for Russians to ancient temples, tropical beaches and the megacities of the future. But behind the exoticism lie specific risks — from aggressive primates in national parks to the gastronomic surprises of street food.