Is China safe for solo female travelers?

China is generally considered a safe country for solo female travelers. Cities are often busy, significantly reducing risks of getting attacked or harassed, and public transportation is reliable and widely used. Chinese people are generally friendly and helpful to foreigners. However, like anywhere else, it's important to take normal precautions, such as avoiding walking alone at night in secluded places and being aware of scams targeted at tourists.

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How safe is China for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.4 /5

based on 48 experiences from female travelers

China, Group travel

China was a very good country I really liked the food there and the people. It was not much expensive and everything was accessible. But you do feel a little disconnected to the world since you can’t have access to social media

Posted: August 23, 2025
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Laura

Laura

Italy

China, Couple travel

It was a really safe trip. There were police almost everywhere. It was quite difficult understanding them and their maps of the different cities but all the landscapes and attractions were amazing. Also, the food was okay, a bit too spicy sometimes

Posted: July 24, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Chengdu, Solo travel

Overall a great choice for women, even as a foreign women people will not take pictures or bother you like in other Chinese cities where unfelt very uncomfortable. Chengdu is safe, affordable and a good time

Posted: July 5, 2025
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How safe is China for women?

Local safety index

4.8 /5

Based on 66 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 66 local experiences

China

You can walk around the city even in the midnight, you can find the food you want anytime, police officers also can help you anytime you need them, just call them and describe what’s happening. People are warm hearted to help you too.

Posted: November 23, 2025
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Mei

Mei

Shanghai

I never feel safe and sound walking around at night before until I live here in Shanghai, the place are so safe and always have a new spot to hang out. I can wear whatever I want without the judgement of people because everyone here can dress however they want. Overall I love this place so much even though I have very few friend 🥺🤎

Posted: November 10, 2025
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Shanghai

I have lived in Shanghai for over 20 years and have lived alone for more than 5 years. I think Shanghai is a safe city for women traveling alone. I have never been harassed, and it has generally been safe to go home late at night.

Posted: October 4, 2025
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Safety in China

Hospitality Exchange in China

Zhi

Zhi

Changsha

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey I'm Zhi. Nice to meet u! 💻 Digital nomads (or want to be🤣) 💎 Currently working in web3 industry as project manager 🏃🏻‍♀️ Love ⛸figure skating & 🧗‍♀️bouldering (but still not doing well in both - I will some day :D ) 💖 Actively planning on retaking bachelor on psychological studies 💪 Feminist

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Nora

Nora

Ningbo

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello, my name is Nora. I come from a city near Hong Kong. I just finished my master's degree in China, so I came to Europe alone for a graduation trip. I am a very outgoing and talkative girl, and I love keep everything to be clean. My first stop is in the United Kingdom, mainly in London; the second stop is Spain, mainly in Barcelona and Madrid; and the third stop is France, mainly in Paris. I am very keen on experiencing the culture of different countries, and I also like to make friends from different countries. I will also be very happy to share my life in China with you, cook chinese food for you, we can talk about anything too. By the way, I love dogs and cats so much. Since I started my graduation trip, I have experienced many things that I have never experienced before. The people I met along the way are very friendly, so I am a very lucky girl, if you want to come to China in the future, I can be your guide, because I have been to many cities in China.I look forward to having more wonderful experiences with you😊.

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Expats in China

Milica

Milica

Hangzhou

About me

hi girls! I'm currently staying in Hangzhou for 3 months so i would like to meet new friends who would like to hang out and go somewhere together! I'm 21 years old from Serbia :)

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Dominika

Dominika

Jinzhou

About me

hi! i’m Dominika, i’m 18 years old. I’m study in China . I’d love to meet new people — both in China and from around the world! :)

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