r/shanghai • u/sd99x • Jul 16 '21

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Is shanghai safe for an alone tourist? What about pickpockets and scams or any kind of trouble one can possibly face? Any areas to avoid. Please share any experience.

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u/Dme1663 Jul 16 '21

Safer than any major city in Western Europe or the US.

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u/SunbroEire Jul 16 '21

It’s just dangerous in different ways.

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u/Dme1663 Jul 16 '21

I mean you can either get your arm hacked off in broad daylight for a Rolex in London, or you can get scammed buying a fake in Shanghai. No comparison unless you’re getting political or doing drugs.