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?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

China is relatively safe at night, especially in the major cities, where streets are well-lit and often bustling with people. Public safety officers patrol frequently, and CCTV cameras are common. It's advisable for solo female travelers to always be cautious and retain common sense such safety measures like keeping personal belongings close, avoiding alleys or dim-lit areas, and not accepting unsolicited offers from strangers. However, overall, many solo female travelers report feeling safe walking around Chinese cities at night.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in China is generally safe and efficient. With an extensive network of buses, subways, and taxis, one can travel through the cities with relative ease. As a solo female traveler, normal precautions still apply. Watch out for pickpockets in crowded subway cars, avoid traveling alone during late night hours and always keep a close eye on your belongings. Though instances of harassment are relatively low, it's still advisable to always be attentive about one's surroundings.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

China generally has a safe environment for female solo travellers. Street harassment is relatively low, although it can vary based on cities or regions. Most locals are respectful and helpful to foreigners. However, staring or curiosity might be mistaken as harassment, but it's usually due to the language barrier or cultural differences. Stricter laws are also in place to protect women's rights. Therefore, one can feel relatively safe while journeying through this culturally rich country.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Petty crimes like pickpocketing, bag snatching or smartphone theft do occur in China, mainly in crowded tourist areas or public transportation. However, the overall incidence is relatively low compared to other countries. As with any travel, individual vigilance and keeping your belongings secure can usually deter such incidents. The Chinese authorities also maintain a strong law enforcement presence, which further dissuades petty criminals.

Is China worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 40 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4.1/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5
Nicoleta

Nicoleta

Italy

Chongqing, Group travel

I totally recommend this city, called also the cyber city. It’s full of life and I felt totally safe, I was with a girl friend and a boy, and we had so much fun, the only difficulty is that maybe if you are not well organized it’s difficult to get into the attractions because of the language barrier

Posted: May 10, 2025
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Anna

Anna

Switzerland

Asia, Solo travel

I travelled for a year in asia(japan korea vietnam laos and thailand) it was such an amazing adventure the Food of the food!!! Sooo so good the people were just amazing I’m asian but grew up in europe so connecting with my roots felt so special and for a year i spent about 7000chf (about twenty francs a day) I learned to drive motorcycles I hiked swam partied honestly I wish everyone could experience feeling so free and adventurous Totally recommend if u can explore aeound the culture is so rich and the people full of warm welcoming vibes~

Posted: April 24, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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China, Solo travel

china is fun and not too expensive, the payment system is great just like in jakarta. y’all can use alipay! the food is good, and i have many fun activities in china the transportation (you can use didi ride) is cheap!! definitely will come back to china again this year

Posted: April 16, 2025
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Giulia

Giulia

Italy

Guilin, Solo travel

Going around in China is extremely safe, it is mandatory to always bring with yourself your passport with visa as a foreigner but apart from that you are totally free to go around also by night alone as no one with harass you.

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Iana

Iana

Russia

Beijing, Group travel

I was in Beijing with my friend and her husband during 144-hour transit, we were able to shop and visit Universal, Great Wall of China. I haven't tried Chinese cuisine before this trip, so I suffered a bit but the overall experience was okay. Food was quite cheap especially domestic ones. Housing was on the expensive side, of our budget. The Beijing metropolitan was really nice and comfy. As we were in transit we were not allowed to go outside Hebei district. But it was quite okay.

Posted: March 10, 2025Experienced: March, 2024
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Is China safe for women?

Safety index

4.8 /5

Based on 51 local experiences

Crime index

2 /5

Based on 51 local experiences

Shanghai

I feel very safe in Shanghai. I can tell that the locals feel the same. No one bothers anyone here. There are cameras almost everywhere and police presence at key spots. There are also security checks at metro stations. Even when I walk alone at night, I don’t feel afraid.

Posted: May 24, 2025
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