Answered by Valerie
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Jan. 20, 2015 22:08
Hi Brandon,
Fellow Singaporean here! I've been working and traveling in China since last year.
I think it depends on where you want to go and do. Sporadic ethnic unrest aside, I have heard that XJ is still quite a reasonable, safe and beautiful place. The same guidelines apply everywhere: be very respectful of locals, polite, very watchful over your belongings etc. It should be fine :)
I am assuming that your chinese language skills are proficient... :) If you don't feel confident then perhaps you should hire a guide. But no need to hire one just because it's unsafe.
Valerie, Singapore