Is Hong Kong safe for tourists?

One of the safest cities in the world, walkable at any hour, with pickpocketing in crowded markets as the only common issue. Across 1 guides Hong Kong averages 5.0 out of 5; Hong Kong are rated safe or very safe. Every guide names the comfortable areas and the ones that want care, with the reason.

Which parts of Hong Kong need the most care?

None of the 1 guides in Hong Kong is rated below 3: the usual big-city attention — bags in front on transit, phones away at the kerb — is the whole of it.

Hong Kong travel tips

Is Hong Kong safe?

1 guide, each rated 1 to 5 with the reason — and two lists per place, where you are comfortable and where to pay attention. Nowhere is called dangerous; the specific thing is what helps.

5.0 average across 1 guide · Very safe

Hong Kong Very safe

One of the safest cities in the world, walkable at any hour, with pickpocketing in crowded markets as the only common issue. Be aware that the National Security Law is broadly drawn: political demonstrations, and even certain slogans or clothing, carry legal risk that does not exist elsewhere. Typhoon signals suspend transport and close everything when raised to 8.

Comfortable: Central, Hong Kong · Sheung Wan · Causeway Bay · Tsim Sha Tsui

Chungking Mansions — the touts at the entrance
Wan Chai — bar bills late at night

The ratings are this site's own, from the guides' authors and the corrections readers send in; they are not an index. Read the general advice in travel safety tips.

The guides in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Island seen across Victoria Harbour

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