Emergency
49 of 62 known sticking points
You feel threatened or harassed
Move to a public place, call 110, attract attention, and contact your embassy if serious.
Crowds and 110 deter confrontation.
What you'll see
If someone threatens you, your exit and bystanders matter:
Feeling unsafe · call 110
感到危险 · 拨打 110
Situation level: L3 (scenario). This is an emergency situation, not an app error code.
Why it happens
Making a scene and reaching a crowded place deters most confrontations; 110 is the national police line.
Fastest fix, free:
Walk into a store or restaurant, call 110, and speak loudly or show a help phrase.
Last verified: 2026-09-20 ·
Confidence:
Multiple sources (pending first-hand verification)
The full fix sequence (free)
- Move to a public, crowded place.
- Call 110 or ask someone to call.
- Attract attention loudly.
- Contact your embassy if it is serious.
When the fast fix isn't enough
In the kit
When unsafe, the kit gives the help phrase and the 110 path.
1. The lookup table
The words that signal you need help.
2. The trigger matrix
When to leave quietly vs when to call 110.
3. Offline printable version
The phrase card as a printable card.
If nothing works
If you cannot call:
- Enter the nearest lit shop.
- Ask staff to call the police.
- Call your embassy for guidance.
You are looking at 1 of 62
Most travellers know about three of these before they fly. This one is often not one of them.
This case
Related, emergency
All others