based on 6 experiences from female travelers
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, 2025Josh
Germany
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, 2024It 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, 2024A year ago, I visited Shanghai by myself. It seemed that there was an extraordinary lack of sexual harassment there, which made me feel extremely safe. China has its challenges (mainly language, taxis, and crowds), but public transport is amazing and easy. The food is worth the visit. It's a great place for a solo trip.
Posted: October 1, 2023I went to Shanghai alone and it was a wonderful, invigorating experience. I treated myself to a hotel instead of a hostel and essentially roamed Shanghai alone for three days according to my own schedule. When I had enough of the city, I did some research online, took a train to Anhui province and climbed a mountain (Huangshan). It was amazing. Sometimes it was frightening (I don't speak Mandarin at all), but I managed to understand it and people were very kind and helpful.
Posted: September 27, 2023Based on 15 local experiences
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, 2025Joke
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, 2025Sanja
Great public transport, clean and safe city especially for women or solo travelers. Language barrier can be an issue but a lot of apps available, translating instantly. Definitely need WeChat and AliPay to get around.
Posted: August 25, 2025I 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, 2025Yanchun
Shanghai
7 days
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 :)
Anisa
Shanghai
3 days
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!
Mei
Shanghai
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. 🥺💕🤎
Sparrow
Shanghai
My name is Sparrow🪶 I’m based in Shanghai and am looking to travel the world as a scholar of the global south. I’m passionate about learning, be it local culture, languages (My first language is English, and I speak Mandarin fluently, still working on Spanish and Arabic!) and cheeky tales from a fellow traveler. I collect world views, and I love a good story!