Is China Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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Yangzhou, Solo travel
Yangzhou is small Chinese city (only 4M people 😂). It is very popular destination among Chinese tourists. Old town is a main attraction, where can find an authentic food and local crafts, workshops that have been there seems like for a century. Cozy and charming.
Posted: October 15, 2026Experienced: April, 2026
Valentina
Greece
China, Couple travel
I went to Beijing, Tianjin, and Xian , it was one of the best experiences of my life. I speak also and Chinese so it also was my best exercise my Chinese, i love everything about China and of course the food!
Posted: September 20, 2026Experienced: January, 2023
Qamar
Kuwait
Shanghai, Group travel
Shanghai, China 🇨🇳 I’ve been to Shanghai more than 6 times and honestly I love it more every time I go. I usually go with my sister or my friend we always feel very safe there even when we’re out really late at night. We’ve gone to convenience stores at 2–3 AM and never had any problems.People are also really kind and helpful sometimes they get curious when they see foreigners and ask to take pictures with us but they’re usually very friendly. There’s so much to do in Shanghai. The city is...
Posted: August 17, 2026
Ayman
Pakistan
Xinjiang, Solo travel
My experience in Xinjiang was very special and memorable. I learned a lot about Chinese language and culture and met many wonderful people. Living in Xinjiang helped me become more independent and gave me beautiful memories that I will always cherish.
Posted: August 8, 2026
China, Family travel
I went to china with my mom. First trip we went there ourselves and everything was nice, but with the public transportation the Chinese people attack each other even nothing extremely violence happened, but we felt quite terrible about that. We still like natural there anyway, so still wanna visit China more.
Posted: July 23, 2026
Monica
Germany
Beijing, Solo travel
I didn't think twice. I booked the trip and went to Beijing, telling my friends I'm off cause I want to check if there really are 9 million bicycles in Beijing! Spoiler: there are more-and cats. Honestly after, I don't know, maybe 20 countries I've travelled to, this was the safest travel experience I ever had. I never spoke so much with my hand and feed like I did in China. No-one speaks English there. Mostly only "hello" and "no" or "sorry". The reason is simple, young people are used to...
Posted: July 14, 2026Experienced: June, 2026
Anja
United States
China, Solo travel
My time is China was great the first time! It was super cheap against the USD, and I met so many people who were interested in getting to know me as a foreigner. Everyone was really curious. I would defintely go again.
Posted: July 4, 2026
Polina
Russia
China, Couple travel
Loved it here so much! I travelled with my boyfriend, we went to Chongquing, Zhāngjiājiè, Chengdu. So many attractions, stunning nature, feels very safe, and people are rather open and chill! However nobody really speaks English ahah so be prepared and have a translation app! Also food is exotic and often too spicy! Be sure to find some special western restaurants before your trip if you can’t tolerate spices! Really recommend Avatar mountains, Panda Base in Chengdu, and Chongquing as a whole -...
Posted: June 18, 2026
Jenn
United States
Chongqing City, Solo travel
I did a teach English for a year, living in the city! It’s a great place to travel too. I felt very safe for the year that I lived there. It’s closed to Chengdu and visiting the pandas. Just a train ride away.
Posted: May 15, 2026
Diana
Russia
Wuhan, Solo travel
Loved the city, it’s enormous. China is very safe, people are helpful, kind and a bit curious towards foreigners. The trip overall was amazing, Wuhan in March is just wonderful. Food is quite different for a foreigner but you can always find at least several dishes that you might like.
Posted: April 9, 2026
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Harbin
As a woman fresh out of uganda I was surprised that I could go to a bar order drinks, dance , hoot and hooler all while being respected by the people around me. There's a large number of security cameras and security personel so everything is monitored 24/7 and the people are very friendly even when you don't speak mandarin but even more when you do The streets are relatively clean and the place is just beautiful
Posted: October 6, 2026
Yasmin
Shanghai
it’s really safe in this city, I feel very comfortable to go outside even at night. to avoid any dangers it’s good to use local apps for taxi like didi, amap or some mini apps in alipay. locals are friendly and they are always ready to help, just use the translator, because most of them don’t really speak english
Posted: September 21, 2026Shanghai
Honestly shanghai is a place where there is so much things to do and overall compared to other cities, its counted as foreigner friendly, now there’s cctv everywhere and police are very quick so ir is safe
Posted: August 25, 2026Beijing
very safe. it's normal for people to leave their stuff in cafes, restaurants, or any place. personally i have never meet creeps but beware of foreigners, culture difference, they might stare. also, this doesn't mean you can be careless about your things.
Posted: May 19, 2026
Rachel
Guangzhou
I think it's safe here. Most people are kind and hospitable. Transportation is also convenient here. For the safety, just don't go to remote place at night alone. And don't trust the seller in the tourist area.
Posted: April 25, 2026
Lu
Nanjing
China is absolutely safe country all over the world, you can even walk on the street at the night and people would love to help if you ask. Don’t worry too much. If you travel to Nanjing you’ll be fine and just enjoy your trip!
Posted: March 31, 2026Safety in China
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JIMEI
Shanghai
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
Hi this is Jimi. I have been studied fine art for 7 years in Japan•Tokyo (BA+MA) . I am working as an art teacher in Shanghai. I am passionate about to do something could interact with more people during my journey so I started using Couchsurfing and this platform :) I enjoy reading, writing, watching cinemas, baking and researching various recipes in my daily life. During my travels, I often love to exploring new places, local culture and folklores. I consider learning new techniques and languages as my life project. I am also super fond of outdoors like trekking! Hope to make new friends and memories during my journey. Deep connections rather than small talks ;) btw queer friendly here! not a party person most of the time
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Xyla
Chongqing
Can host for:
2 nights
About me
Hi, I’m Xyla from China. I’m cheerful, forthright, and easy to get along with. I love exploring nature, traveling, and connecting with people from different cultures. I’m passionate about personal growth through travel. I traveled and worked in New Zealand from 2023 to 2025, house-sitting in over 20 homes during those two years — it gave me a glimpse into so many different ways of living. Now I’m based in Chongqing, China, i have lived here around a decade and will stay here until end of 2026. After that, I’m planning to visit Europe like uk, Ireland Germany, Switzerland , Spain Italy etc and have been applying for art residencies recently. I used to work as an art teacher in China for about four years before moving to New Zealand, where I explored hospitality, global retail fashion, and early childhood education. Last job was as an operations manager in real estate. Looking for a remote job to travel more freely. I’m a cat lover who’s been into art and fashion for years. I still create occasionally and like to remake items. Also a storyteller who loves sharing and listening to people’s stories. I’ve explored the world in different ways — from snow mountain hikes to RV trips at high altitudes and treks through no man’s land. Open to good conversations and might connections 🌿
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