Embassy of Israel in Beijing, China; address 17 Tianze Road, 100125; phone +1085320500. Plus 3 other missions.
Also accredited to: Mongolia
Head of mission: Mr Jonathan Zadka, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Dr Nagib Serrag, Consul General (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Ravit Baer, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Israel, 1 Dec 2024)
Israel offers a diverse and vibrant tourism landscape that appeals to various international visitors. While it ranks modestly in terms of tourist arrivals, it has developed unique niche offerings that contribute positively to its tourism revenue. Among the 20.3 million Chinese travelers who go abroad annually, a segment may find Israel to be an intriguing destination.
Israel's safety for tourists, including those from China, can be assessed through various crime and safety indices. According to the Global Peace Index, Israel ranks 152nd out of 160 countries, indicating a lower level of safety compared to China, which ranks 87th. The murder rate in Israel is 1.9 per 100,000 people, higher than China's rate of 0.5. In terms of organized crime, Israel has a lower score (5.5) than China (7.0) for mafia groups, indicating a relatively better situation in Israel. However, other crime indices show mixed results, with Israel scoring better in human smuggling (2.5) compared to China's score (6.0), but worse in areas like arms trafficking (5.5 for Israel vs. 2.5 for China). Overall, while Israel has certain safety concerns reflected in its crime statistics, it also has areas where it performs better than China. Tourists should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard safety precautions while visiting.