About Chongming
- Chongming has a population of about 640,000.
- It's about 50 km to Shanghai, the country's largest city.
- Close by: Huilong (22 km), Chengqiao (29 km) and Shanghai (50 km).
Dating by city / China / Chongming
Singles in Chongming
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Chongming? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
First-date ideas for Chongming
For a first meeting in Chongming, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.
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.
Questions about dating in Chongming
Who can I meet near Chongming?
Within 50 km of Chongming there are 4 towns and cities — Shanghai, Chengqiao and Huilong among them — with more than 25 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 Chongming?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Chongming 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 Chongming 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Chongming?
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.