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

4.5 /5

based on 54 experiences from female travelers

Beijing, Group travel

I u don't visit the great wall. You aren't a true man. This phrase is very famous Here, so try to go to the great wall during your trip to Beijing . I also recommend to visit the forbidden city and the Summer Palace

Posted: February 18, 2026
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Zlata

Zlata

Russia

Shenzhen, Couple travel

i was there with my friend for 3 weeks. it was very interesting, but I didn't like the temperature, haha. it was about -35 degrees every day (we were there in August and September). But the people were so nice, and we felt completely safe when we walked at night.

Posted: February 8, 2026
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Mery

Mery

Italy

China, Group travel

You need some preparation: -Vpn -Alipay -Wechat (the most important one, most of the sightseeing tickets are to be purchased here) It feels very safe and people are nice, although a bit annoying when queuing. Visited Shanghai, Chengdu, Guilin, Leshan (my favorite: I strongly recommend to do the full path and not to skip directly to the giant Buddha), Xi'An, Beijing. Food is spectacular.

Posted: February 8, 2026Experienced: October, 2025
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How safe is China for women?

Local safety index

4.8 /5

Based on 71 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 71 local experiences

Yakira

Yakira

Wuhan

I really think is a very safe place where to live. I never heard about any crime and I could walk in street without any insecurity on others around me. I even forgot my bag in a coffeshop in my campus, came the day after and all was remainding the same place and position.

Posted: January 14, 2026
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Jinan

A lot of cameras, a lot of police. It’s China, you can relax and just enjoy the journey! All the people are really strictly follow the rules, but I personally really advise you to be careful with bikes

Posted: January 13, 2026
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China

I spend around 20 days travelling around different city in China: I spent some days alone and some with friends but in both case I felt really safe; also even if speaking English is pretty rare for the locals, everyone was helpful and tried to help using the translator

Posted: December 29, 2025
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Safety in China

Hospitality Exchange in China

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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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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