A few facts about Changning
- Changning is part of the Shanghai urban area, about 4 km from the centre.
- About 690,000 people live here.
- Towns nearby: Jiading (25 km), Songjiang (28 km) and Qingpu (30 km).
Dating by city / China / Shanghai region / Shanghai / Changning
Singles in Changning, Shanghai
Members from Changning and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
A first date in Changning
Choose somewhere central in Changning that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Changning: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Changning?
Within 50 km of Changning there are 10 towns and cities — Shanghai, Kunshan and Songjiang among them — with more than 35 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Changning?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Changning and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Changning real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Changning?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.