Shili at a glance
- Shili has a population of about 39,000.
- It lies in Gansu.
- It's about 1543 km to Shanghai, the country's largest city.
- The nearest bigger city is Tianshui, about 81 km away.
- Close by: Hanyuan (7 km), Heba (7 km) and Luoyu (14 km).
Dating by city / China / Gansu / Shili
Dating in Shili
Members from Shili and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in Shili
Shili is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Hanyuan is close by.
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 Shili: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Shili?
Within 50 km of Shili there are 62 towns and cities — Chengxian Chengguanzhen, Lixian and Yanguan among them — with more than 1 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Shili?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Shili 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 Shili 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Shili?
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.