Is Beijing Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Beijing is considered relatively safe for solo female travelers. It offers a rich cultural experience with a low crime rate. However, as with any global city, precautions should be taken especially at night in crowded places. It's always important to stay aware of your surroundings, and be wary of common tourist scams. In general, locals are helpful and respectful towards foreigners, and there's a considerable police presence in most parts of the city. However, it's crucial to keep the embassy or consulate phone number handy just in case.

Safety rating

4.1 /5

Based on 9 experiences from female travelers

3.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.2 /5

Based on 6 experiences from local women

Beijing is currently ranked #94 safest place in China for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Beijing?

Safety at night:Safe

Beijing, is generally safe for solo female travelers even at night. The city is well-lit and has a strong safety infrastructure. There's usually an abundance of people due to its high population density, which can add to the sense of security. However, it's still advisable to be cautious and always be aware of your surroundings, especially in less crowded areas or when taking late-night public transportation.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Beijing is generally safe. The subway, buses and taxis are commonly used by foreign and domestic travelers alike. Subway stations and buses have clear signage, often in English and Chinese. However, during peak hours, they can become extremely crowded which may cause discomfort. Taxis, although plentiful, sometimes avoid picking up foreign passengers due to language barriers, and might attempt to overcharge. Make sure to use only licensed taxis or reputable ride sharing apps. Overall, exercising the usual travel vigilance is advised.

Street harassment:Low

In Beijing, street harassment is not a prevalent issue compared to other places around the world. It's fairly common for foreigners to be approached by vendors or even beggars in tourist areas, but these encounters are generally harmless. Direct harassment, especially towards women, is less common due to the cultural norms and strict laws of the country. However, it's always important to stay vigilant, avoid less traveled areas after dark and be aware of your surroundings for your safety.

Petty crimes:Low

Beijing, as a global metropolis, is generally considered safe compared to other major cities worldwide. However, like in any populated area, it is not entirely free from the risk of concern for petty crime. Crimes like pickpocketing or wallet snatching can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas, marketplaces, and on public transportation. To help minimize risk, one should always keep personal belongings secure and remain aware of surroundings.

Is Beijing worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 9 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.1/5

Food

4.1/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Iana

Russia

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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Solo travel

Being able to speak Mandarin would reallyyyy help. But if not, i have seen folks survive on Google Translate and VPN. Use Alipay and WeChat Pay for public transport, texi, food, everything really. I use Trip.com for hotels and high speed trains.

Posted: January 31, 2025Experienced: September, 2024

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Fantastic city, great food, easy to get around, but most of the attractions were very crowded (e.g. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Summer Palace). It's very safe, with cameras literally everywhere.

Posted: November 19, 2024Experienced: September, 2024

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Marieke

Belgium

Solo travel

I loved Beijing. I only had time to spend two days there which was a pity. I felt very safe. I did not so much like the Dinghe hostel, which had no atmosphere. I did really like my visit to the Great Wall of China at Jinshanling. And I can also recommend the three stone kite shop, where you can buy crazy beautiful hand made kites! Besides that I took a lot of metro’s, enjoyed the 798 art scene and wandered the streets.

Posted: October 5, 2024

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Lyana

Malaysia

Solo travel

I worked in Beijing for a year and I loved living here. I don’t like the job but the city is amazing. Food is affordable, Didi (their taxi version) is affordable and fast, payment is convenient. So many things are extremely convenient but you need to know the system. It’s not friendly to tourists unless you have an insider due to the blocking of majority of western owned apps hence VPN is a must or you could use roaming. Although you still need a local number to get a lot of things here like buying tickets.

Posted: August 23, 2024

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My trip to Beijing was amazing. Highlights included hiking the Great Wall, exploring the historic Forbidden City, and enjoying the serene Summer Palace. The food was delicious, from Peking duck to street snacks. The blend of ancient and modern made it unforgettable.

Posted: June 15, 2024

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Is Beijing safe for women?

Safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 6 local experiences

Crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 6 local experiences

It's the safest city in China in my opinion. There are a lot of police on streets day to night and cameras almost everywhere in public. The infrastructure of the city is well-developed and a lot of security check at subway stations and the like.

Posted: March 18, 2025

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I have a hijab on and i felt fine walking alone at night when i needed to. Public transport was safe, walking on the streets too felt safe. But still though, avoid walking alone at night anywhere in the world just because it makes sense.

Posted: January 31, 2025

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