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How safe is Shanghai for solo female travelers?
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based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
Shanghai is overall safe. the night life is so fun and interesting. can’t recommend a hotel or restaurant, mostly stayed with a local friends. worth to visit just to meet new people and get the vibe of the city
Posted: January 24, 2025
Josh
Germany
Solo travel
Its pretty safe traveling in Shanghai, or most big cities in China. In Shanghai, i went to see a football game, went to Disneyland, went to see an opera, and taste some traditional food, beer and coffee. They are all recommended. Shanghai is also known as coffee city in China, if you are interested in Coffee, you should definitely try some. I spent 1k CNY for the flights, 300 for 1 night hotel, the rest of nights I was couch surfing, 500 for Disney land, 300 for opera tickets, 200 for football ticket. 1k for eating and drinking. I get around mostly by shared bike. It’s really convenient, for most spots we can ride in several minutes.
Posted: November 15, 2024Group travel
It was an amazing experience and it’s really safe to travel as a lady . But make sure you have your translator with you if you can’t speak mandarin. The people are really friendly and easy going . I had countless gifts.
Posted: January 12, 2024How safe is Shanghai for women?
Local safety index
Based on 15 local experiences
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Based on 15 local experiences
Mei
I never feel safe and sound walking around at night before until I live here in Shanghai, the place are so safe and always have a new spot to hang out. I can wear whatever I want without the judgement of people because everyone here can dress however they want. Overall I love this place so much even though I have very few friend 🥺🤎
Posted: November 10, 2025I have lived in Shanghai for over 20 years and have lived alone for more than 5 years. I think Shanghai is a safe city for women traveling alone. I have never been harassed, and it has generally been safe to go home late at night.
Posted: October 4, 2025
Joke
I feel like China is one of the safest countries I’ve ever been to or lived, you can be drunk on your bike home at night or in a taxi and nothing will happen. Me and other girl friends have always felt super safe and have no bad experiences
Posted: September 24, 2025Safety in China
Hospitality Exchange in Shanghai
Yanchun
Shanghai
Can host for:
7 days
About me
chinese. 🇨🇳 czech language studying. 🇨🇿 going to be an English teacher in Shanghai. graduated from Dalian Univrrsity of Foreign Language. love traveling. Have been to 30+ countries, 50+ cities in the world 🌐 ☕welcome to meet up and chat :)
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Anisa
Shanghai
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! My name is Anisa, I am from Russia and I live in Shanghai now, I am always glad to meet new people and acquaintances! I don't know English very well, but I really want to practice it with you!
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Expats in Shanghai
Mei
Shanghai
About me
Hello! My name is Mei, 😍 I’m from Cambodia 🇰🇭 and currently studying abroad in Shanghai, china. 🇨🇳 I love exploring new places and make new friends. I’m a very easygoing person who can adapt into any kind of environment. I’m a bit shy sometimes that couldn’t make me talk that much, but I’m good at listening. This January I’m planning to go to Harbin to enjoy my belated birthday there. 🥺💕🤎
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Kayla
Shanghai
About me
Hi,I'm Kayla:) I'm live in Shanghai China. I like the feeling of traveling. I think traveling is not about exploring new things, but about finding memories. I believe that the connection between people is precious.
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