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 for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.4 /5

based on 48 experiences from female travelers

China, Group travel

China was a very good country I really liked the food there and the people. It was not much expensive and everything was accessible. But you do feel a little disconnected to the world since you can’t have access to social media

Posted: August 23, 2025
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Laura

Laura

Italy

China, Couple travel

It was a really safe trip. There were police almost everywhere. It was quite difficult understanding them and their maps of the different cities but all the landscapes and attractions were amazing. Also, the food was okay, a bit too spicy sometimes

Posted: July 24, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Chengdu, Solo travel

Overall a great choice for women, even as a foreign women people will not take pictures or bother you like in other Chinese cities where unfelt very uncomfortable. Chengdu is safe, affordable and a good time

Posted: July 5, 2025
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Rebecca

Rebecca

China

China, Solo travel

I have been travelling around China for the last 10 years both on my own and with friends. As long as you have internet and the apps you will be fine. Most place don’t speak a lot of English but they are set up for tourists especially the main tourist attractions. Public transport is easy and safe.

Posted: July 4, 2025
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Pudong, Solo travel

Shanghai was amazing! I stayed for 5 days but wish I stayed longer. Everything was so cheap and the transport system (metro) made it so that you could anywhere very quickly since there's metros stops everywhere connected in a grid. The food is very cheap too but lots of overpriced tourist traps. Overall I felt safe but being a non-aisan women will definitely get you a lot of looks from men. People also spat on the street which was very shocking. The people are very friendly, especially students. Customer service is strange, not that friendly but still helpful.

Posted: July 2, 2025Experienced: May, 2025
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How safe is China for women?

Local safety index

4.8 /5

Based on 68 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 68 local experiences

chri

chri

Shanghai

Shanghai is extremely safe . Roads are clean , there is police and cameras everywhere and whatever happens there is always a police station nearby. The good thing is , the cameras don’t make you feel like you lack privacy , but make you feel even more safe .

Posted: December 23, 2025
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Fuzhou

Its really safe and comfort . Especially for womens . Chinese people dont care at all . We can do our on things . They wont disturb or intrude . These peoples are very respective and safe peoples . Felt very safe rven during midnigjts

Posted: December 17, 2025
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China

You can walk around the city even in the midnight, you can find the food you want anytime, police officers also can help you anytime you need them, just call them and describe what’s happening. People are warm hearted to help you too.

Posted: November 23, 2025
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Mei

Mei

Shanghai

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, 2025
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Shanghai

I 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
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Zhi

Changsha

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3 days

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Rasha

Shenzhen

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3 days

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Hi girlies! ✨ My name is Rasha, I am 23 and I am Moroccan actually. I have been to a lot of places, usually because of my studies: Istanbul of Turkiye, Jakarta of Indonesia, Hong-Kong, and now I am living in Shenzhen, China for a bit of time. I always had security fears, because I always traveled alone and it is hard to find good people everywhere, especially when it comes to accomodation. I saw this app initiative on Instagram and I LOVED it. I hope I meet a lot of wonderful people over here 🥰

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Nora

Ningbo

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3 days

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Hello, my name is Nora. I come from a city near Hong Kong. I just finished my master's degree in China, so I came to Europe alone for a graduation trip. I am a very outgoing and talkative girl, and I love keep everything to be clean. My first stop is in the United Kingdom, mainly in London; the second stop is Spain, mainly in Barcelona and Madrid; and the third stop is France, mainly in Paris. I am very keen on experiencing the culture of different countries, and I also like to make friends from different countries. I will also be very happy to share my life in China with you, cook chinese food for you, we can talk about anything too. By the way, I love dogs and cats so much. Since I started my graduation trip, I have experienced many things that I have never experienced before. The people I met along the way are very friendly, so I am a very lucky girl, if you want to come to China in the future, I can be your guide, because I have been to many cities in China.I look forward to having more wonderful experiences with you😊.

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Niamh

Niamh

Beijing

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3 days

About me

I’m a British teacher living in Beijing, attempting to travel around Asia as much as I can during the holidays. Happy to meet people coming here to Beijing or in places I’m travelling to! Not able to host due to rules of my accommodation but would be lovely to meet visitors to Beijing and China :)

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hooo

Guangzhou

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3 days

About me

I am an artist from Guangzhou and also a queer🌈 In Guangzhou, I organize some events in my home which is a semi-open space. I have a cute dog and I love to make delicious Cantonese soups, hope to share soup with you🤣🤣

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McChuan

Chengdu

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3 days

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I’m a part-time introvert who loves meeting new people and sharing cultures every now and then! That’s why I’m always up for traveling and connecting with new faces. I’m into art, different cultures, and history—I’d love to meet up and hang out!

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Qingxia

Shanghai

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3 days

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Hi :) I’m Wang Qingxia, a girl from Sichuan, in the southwest of China. I love traveling, painting, learning languages, and dancing tango. I sometimes teach English, and I love learning languages. I’m open to hosting anyone.

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Nadia

Nadia

Guangzhou

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5 days

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Hi I’m Nadia in Guangzhou, the biggest city in southern china. I’m planning to travel to south America (argentina, chile and Antarctica) in December and January! I’m looking for travel buddies and local guides. If you are interested in similar experiences please contact me! About me: I’m a professional engineer in supply chain. I’m in my 40s. It’s the best time of my life! I love traveling around the world. Mostly I travel alone and like to meet new friends in the journey. I speak Chinese and English, and studying Spanish now. I am always curious for new things and cultures!

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Palak

Nanjing

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3 days

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Med student in nanjing who loves to explore,fashion and random coffee runs.if your humour is as bad as your Chinese well get along.

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Yanchun

Yanchun

Shanghai

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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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