based on 43 experiences from female travelers
Anastasiia
Russia
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.
Posted: June 11, 2025Ivanira
Portugal
Growing up and studying in China was one of the most eye-opening and unforgettable adventures of my life. From navigating bustling markets and constantly sipping hot drinks, to eating 麻辣香锅 and everything else until I had enough (just kidding 😅 — I could never get enough of Chinese food), it was a sensory feast from day one. I slowly but surely began to master Mandarin (still a work in progress!) and used it to connect with the curious and friendly locals. Whether wandering ancient temples or weaving through lively city streets, state-of-the-art malls, I was forever enamored. Immersing myself in such a rich, vibrant culture taught me adaptability, curiosity, and the art of making anywhere feel like home. 我爱🇨🇳
Posted: May 31, 2025I spent 4–5 days traveling through Guilin and Yangshuo with my a friend, and it was stunning although super hot. We definitely felt safe the entire time, though we didn’t stay out too late in the evenings—our days were full enough without needing to. One of the highlights was the boat ride in Yangshuo. The scenery was unreal—limestone peaks rising out of the water, soft mist in the air—it felt like stepping into a painting. Another unforgettable part of the trip was our visit to Longsheng. The rice terraces were stunning, especially from higher up. Photos really don’t do it justice. We also met so many warm and welcoming people. Whether it was in small shops, local restaurants, or on the road, people were kind and open. The food was amazing—fresh, flavorful.
Posted: May 29, 2025Nicoleta
Italy
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, 2025Anna
Switzerland
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, 2025china 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, 2025Based on 51 local experiences
Based on 51 local experiences
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, 2025Life is very safe in Shanghai: tangible and strictly enforced laws are in place to protect women in any and all settings. Culturally, misogyny and sexism are still present, but would rarely escalate into physical violence. Help lines and healthcare services are readily available.
Posted: May 19, 2025