Is Qingdao Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Qingdao consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Qingdao consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.3 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 14.6% percentage of women in China have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.3/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Qingdao?
It is China, it is so safe. I can leave all my things here without any worries, and at night I will feel safe, because I know no one will touch me. People here do not dare even to lie, that is why I love China
Posted: July 21, 2025
Georgia
Qingdao is a beautiful costal city which is really really nice to live and travel. You can enjoy seafood here and have a beautiful memory! If you would like to visit Qingdao even China feel free to get in touch with me!
Posted: October 20, 2024we can walk alone on the street at midnight, because it's the most safe city in China. You don't have to worry about your safe at all as a traveler! It's really a nice place to visit, we have a lot of the visitors every year, own to the beautiful coastline!
Posted: May 8, 2024Is Qingdao worth visiting?
Anastasiia
Russia
Solo travel
Qingdao Travel Recap 🇨🇳 Safety: Felt very safe—clean, relaxed vibe, even at night. Must-Do: • Zhanqiao Pier for iconic views • Badaguan for colonial architecture • Laoshan Mountain for hiking • Tsingtao Beer Museum for fun and beer tasting • May Fourth Square for city photos Skip: • Crowded beaches in peak summer • Overpriced seafood at tourist traps Food Recs: • Jiaozhou Bay Seafood Street – fresh local dishes • YiQingLou Dumplings – great local dumplings • Try Tsingtao beer fresh from the source! Budget: ~$50–$80/day including food, attractions & transit. Stay: Le Meridien Qingdao – modern, central. Also try guesthouses in Badaguan for charm. Getting Around: Easy—buses, metro, and Didi (China’s Uber) all work well. Metro signs are in English.
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