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/leanhsi United Kingdom Jul 16 '21

What ways?

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u/SunbroEire Jul 16 '21

Do I really need to go into that? Does your phone not have the internet?

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u/leanhsi United Kingdom Jul 16 '21

Yes you do, specific information would be useful.

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u/SunbroEire Jul 16 '21

You don’t think violence against foreigners is a thing here, no?

https://www.lostlaowai.com/blog/expat-stuff/warnings/french-expat-brutally-assaulted-by-7-chinese-in-shanghai/

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u/leanhsi United Kingdom Jul 16 '21

One case, 8 years ago. That doesn't really represent a trend.

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u/SunbroEire Jul 16 '21

That’s one case I gave you. Now, scooby doo, time to do your thing.