Cheers, apologies for being a little caustic. The reason is that once you drop the preconceptions and get into the vibe it makes your stay 100% better. China is

Cheers, apologies for being a little caustic. The reason is that once you drop the preconceptions and get into the vibe it makes your stay 100% better. China is usually safer than most Western nations, the worst that usually happens to foreigners is that you might get scammed by a taxi driver (not counting foolish self-inflicted problems such as drug use or visa issues) The best advice I can give you is to be as outgoing as you can be since I'm assuming that you are in an at least second-tier city where there is a lot to do: you will be richly rewarded.