Foreign bloggers and international visitors are increasingly sharing their experiences of feeling safe while living in or traveling across China, describing a level of security that allows them to move around freely day and night.
Among them is Tatiana Kucherova, a 31-year-old Russian who has been living in Guiyang, the capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, since 2016.
Joking about life in the city, she said the biggest risk she faces at night is eating too many snacks at local night markets.
Tatiana first came to China to study Chinese at Guizhou University, later completed a master's degree, found a job and eventually decided to settle there.
She described Guiyang as a comfortable city with a lively nightlife, where she and her husband often enjoy late-night barbecues and evenings out with friends.
What stands out most to her, however, is the sense of security.
"In bars, I can leave my belongings on the table without worrying someone will take them," she said, adding that the feeling gives her peace of mind.
Tatiana frequently posts photos and videos of Guizhou on social media, and says many of her friends abroad have become interested in visiting the province after seeing her content.
Similar experiences are being shared by many foreign visitors as China sees a rise in international arrivals, supported by expanded visa-free entry policies, improved travel services and upgraded public facilities.
Many travelers have posted videos showing everyday scenes that surprised them, including unattended luggage in public places, shopkeepers taking naps while leaving stores open and people walking alone at night without fear.
A Spanish student in Beijing, Ana, recently accompanied three friends on their first trip to China. While visiting busy commercial districts in Shanghai, she said they felt comfortable carrying cameras and personal belongings without constantly worrying about theft.
"I feel completely relaxed here. Even walking alone late at night doesn't make me nervous," she said.
For many visitors, such experiences contrast with the safety concerns they often consider before traveling abroad. Some said they arrived expecting to take extra precautions, such as closely guarding their belongings or avoiding going out at night, only to find those measures unnecessary.
French blogger Leo recently shared a video showing how he accidentally left his backpack on a bench along Shanghai's Bund waterfront. When he returned about 30 minutes later, the bag was still there. The video attracted millions of views online.
An Italian content creator known as Carlo Wu said he continues to be impressed by seeing parcels left outside apartment doors and laptops unattended in public spaces even after living in Shanghai for four years.
He also recalled a neighbor personally delivering a food order that had mistakenly been sent to the wrong apartment, saying such acts of kindness left a strong impression on him.
According to China's Ministry of Public Security, criminal cases nationwide fell by 12.8 percent in 2025, reaching the lowest level this century.
China also ranked as the world's third-safest place and fourth in the law-and-order index in Gallup's 2025 Global Safety Report.
Experts attribute the country's security environment to a combination of legal enforcement, community-level governance, technological support and rapid emergency response systems.
Kong Fanbin, dean of Nanjing University's Huazhi Institute for Global Governance, said public safety in China is supported not only by police but also by communities and grassroots organizations.
Meanwhile, He Yanling said public security has long been treated as a key public service by Chinese authorities, with local-level governance playing an important role in maintaining social stability.
Observers say China's long-term social stability, continued investment in public services and focus on peaceful development have also contributed to the strong sense of safety experienced by both residents and visitors.