Shanghai, China
Business and shopping district around a historic temple. Safe and well-connected but expensive. Main concern is tourist scams on the shopping streets.
Centered around the thousand-year-old Jing'an Temple, this area runs along some of Shanghai's pricier streets. You'll see business people grabbing coffee between meetings, locals with small dogs, and tourists at the temple. The food ranges from viral sandwich shops with long lines to Mediterranean restaurants overlooking the temple. Eating alone is normal at the many cafes and lunch spots. It feels safe day and night with visible police and good lighting. Nanjing West Road cuts through here with luxury malls - also where tea ceremony scams target tourists frequently. The residential streets away from the main roads are quiet. It's expensive but has good metro connections.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
ModeratePolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Safe and convenient but expensive"
"Good cafes for working alone"
"Watch for scammers on Nanjing Road"
"Easy metro access everywhere"
"Less interesting than French Concession but practical"
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Help other women stay safe in Jing'an
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.