Dating by city / China / Shanghai region / Shanghai / Hongkou

Meet people in Hongkou

Members from Hongkou and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

A few facts about Hongkou

It belongs to greater Shanghai; the city centre is about 4 km away.
About 690,000 people live here.
Towns nearby: Jiading (28 km), Songjiang (35 km) and Qingpu (37 km).

A first date in Hongkou

For a first meeting in Hongkou, 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 Hongkou

How far around Hongkou can I search?

More than 33 million people live within 50 km of Hongkou, in 10 towns and cities including Shanghai, Songjiang and Jiading. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Hongkou free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Hongkou or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Hongkou real?

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 Hongkou?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in China or abroad.