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Singles in Xining

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A few facts about Xining

  • Xining has a population of about 2.5 million.
  • It's the largest place in Qinghai.
  • It's about 1910 km to Shanghai, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Duoba (20 km), Lushar (23 km) and Qiaotou (35 km).

Where to meet in Xining

Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.

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 Xining

How far around Xining can I search?

Within 50 km of Xining there are 4 towns and cities — Qiaotou, Lushar and Duoba among them — with more than 2.7 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Xining free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Xining and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Xining real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. 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 Xining?

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

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