Embassy of China in Quito, Ecuador; address Av. Atahualpa 349 y Av. Amazonas, 170135, Quito; phone +59322444362. Head of mission: Mr. Chen Guoyou. Plus 1…
Head of mission: Mr. Chen Guoyou, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Gao Zhenting, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Ecuador, 1 Oct 2024)
China offers a compelling mix of modern infrastructure, rich cultural heritage, and varied natural landscapes, making it an appealing destination for some Ecuadorian travelers. With around 500,000 Ecuadorians traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find China an intriguing option worth exploring.
China is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Ecuador. According to the Global Peace Index, China ranks 87th out of 160 countries, which is significantly better than Ecuador's ranking of 128th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in China is notably low at 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Ecuador's rate of 14.0. Additionally, various organized crime indices indicate that while both countries face challenges, China has lower scores in several categories, such as arms trafficking (China: 2.5, Ecuador: 7.5) and foreign crime (China: 3.0, Ecuador: 7.5). Overall, while no destination is without risks, tourists from Ecuador can feel relatively safe visiting China compared to their home country.