Best Chinese Dating Sites & Apps I’ve Tested
Hey, there! As you remember, I’ve been to China recently and explored the best ways a foreigner can get there (my tips work for ladies too 😉). You can visit mainland China and search for a potential partner in the Chinese market, or you can hope for a success story by using a matchmaking service.
But if I were searching for a Chinese girlfriend, especially for serious relationships, I’d go to Asian dating sites.
Why?
Well, first, dating apps in China are extremely popular, and you don’t waste time and money on traveling before you actually know who you are traveling to.
I take my words back, you can never waste time or money while traveling. It’s just my bank transaction history in China talking. I’ve left a fortune there.
But returning to our topic of the day — Chinese dating sites. They are not all the same. Just joining a random site will bring you nothing.
To help you all, my readers, I’ve registered on 20 Chinese dating apps and sites that locals recommended, and a few I found myself during my research.
Let’s see what I’ve found out! Maybe your perfect Chinese dating app or site is down below.
Top 4 Chinese Dating Sites & Apps
Narrowing down my list to just the 4 best dating sites wasn’t easy. With the huge popularity of Chinese platforms and other Asian dating sites, companies did a pretty good job of creating high-quality services.
But you know that I’m picky.
Here are the 4 online dating sites I chose to show you:
- Best Asian dating site for dating younger users:👉🏻 SakuraDate
- Overall best dating site for meeting Chinese women and men:👉🏻 EasternHoneys
- Best for connecting to Chinese singles, girls, and guys worldwide:👉🏻 TheLuckyDate
- Best for exchanging messages with singles just from China:👉🏻 ChinaLoveCupid
I like all of them, but they will work differently depending on what you seek. Read on and see my honest opinions about these popular Chinese dating apps and sites.
#1. SakuraDate
Key takeaways:
- SakuraDate is a new online dating site that appeared in 2023 and specializes in Asian dating
- The platform has over 70K monthly visits, with most foreign users coming from the US, Australia, and the UK
- It has a 65% male to 35% female ratio
Why did I choose it?
I chose SakuraDate for my review because so many younger guys recommended it to me in China. The site is very new, so there is not much about it on the Internet.
I think that I’ll change that 😉
But I want to start by saying what a cool name for a Chinese dating site!
And returning to my experience on SakuraDate, it was quite smooth. I joined in under 5 min and had a fully-filled profile. I’d say 75%-80% of people on the site take time to fill in their dating page and add 3+ photos. And many of the ladies I saw had 8–10 uploaded pictures, which deserves some 🥐🥐.
Overall, the site has everything for easy search, communication, and meeting someone special. Members have different intentions, from long-distance romance to finding a potential soulmate.
Features I liked:
- Detailed filters in the Search. I was not only able to search nearby but also use 15+ filters without a premium account.
- Love letters. You’ll be surprised to know that I’m not a fan of writing long messages (that’s the only place I don’t rumble, at least I hope so😜). But for some reason, I loved to read letters from Asian beauties. And it’s free. But note that only paying members can write back.
- Like her feature to meet random girls. Searching by type is good, but there is something about meeting a girl just by chance.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Advanced search features
- Various communication ways
- Activity tracking
- Good free-to-paid member ratio
- Smooth English version
Cons
- No free communication; that’s how the app makes money
- VIP status doesn’t give you a profile boost
🔥 Join SakuraDate and use the one-time offer for all new users to get 35 credits for $2.99 instead of $12.99!
#2. EasternHoneys
Key takeaways:
- EasternHoneys appeared in 2019 and connects foreigners with hot singles from China and other Asian countries
- It has around 193K monthly visits, and most users search for long-distance romance
- EasternHoneys.com has 4.2 stars on SiteJabber and more than 2,300 reviews
Why did I choose it?
During my research, I saw so many mentions of EasternHoneys, and I was told to try it by more than 10 locals. So I did.
Though the site is specialized in the whole Asian region, there are enough single Chinese people to choose from.
Becoming a member is free and takes 2–3 min. I didn’t need to use my phone number or ID. After joining EasternHoneys and confirming my email, I got a nice bonus — 30 free credits.
The site runs on credits, a common thing for dating sites in China. They use some sort of virtual currency instead of recurring fees for their monthly subscriptions.
I hate remembering to unsubscribe, which results in losing money. And who likes it? So, the credit system, when I’m in charge of what and when to spend deserves some 🥐🥐🥐 from me.
Oh, and prices start at $2.99 for 20 credits with the 1st-purchase discount.
Another thing that I liked a lot about EasternHoneys was the quality of the profiles. First of all, you can browse, watch photos, read info, and use search filters with your free membership. Secondly, most Chinese singles on the site make an effort to fill in their pages and add at least 1–3 photos. And, from what I saw more than 80% of female members are verified, which is another 🥐!
Also, there are many ways to communicate when dating online: chat, photo and video exchange, mail, the Let’s Talk feature, winks, and even virtual gifts. Your always-rumbling guy was almost jumping with excitement.
Features I liked:
- Chinese Tinder — People. Same swiping method, but in the form of likes or skips.
- Email Notifications break. I think that everyone can relate to the fact that getting spam from a dating app irritates a lot. Not that there are many ads on EasternHoneys, but it’s cool that you can turn off all notifications for a certain period of time.
- On-site social media Newsfeed. It works like one of the biggest social networking apps we all know, many Chinese women and men post their thoughts and updates about their day. I was surprised that the feature doesn’t require a premium membership.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Verified members
- Accurate search results with handy filters
- Free winks, likes, and follows to initiate conversations
- Less than 5% of fake profiles
Cons
- No app, but the interface is mobile-friendly
- You need to pay to exchange messages
🔥 Join EasternHoneys and take advantage of freebies for new members — 30 free credits after registration and email confirmation.
#3. TheLuckyDate
Key takeaways:
- TheLuckyDate was founded in 2020, and it’s the only international dating site on my list
- It has over 460K monthly visits and thousands of active Chinese people
- TheLuckyDate has a 75% to 25% male-to-female ratio
Why did I choose it?
You might be wondering what a non-specialized site is doing at the top of dating apps in China. But I’m rushing to explain that although it surprised me too, many attractive Chinese singles love to use TheLuckyDate.
I put TheLuckyDate on my list of top Chinese dating apps and sites because of how easy and user-friendly it was to join. Firstly, the signing up process was a breeze. No lengthy questionnaires, no bugging; I joined in probably 2 min.
TheLuckyDate doesn’t have many services compared to other dating apps. Courusell-like search with filters, chat, likes, Starred, Matches, and that’s it.
But I’d say it’s a strength, as I was not overwhelmed, and I can see that new members searching for Chinese women or men can breathe with ease as there are no 1,000 matchmaking events, playing games, or other features that might seem complicated.
On TheLuckyDate you join, swipe, match, talk, and fall in love. Such straightforwardness gets some 🥐🥐🥐 from me! For sure, there are some features to spice things up, but everything is easy to get.
Features I liked:
- Activity tracks every interaction other users have with your profile. If someone liked your profile photo or just visited your page, you can see it.
- Virtual presents to initiate conversation in a creative way or just show your admiration. I love making surprises, and when at a distance, it’s good to have the option to send virtual gifts.
- No pressure to fill in the profile. Though I would recommend making an eye-catching profile when registering on any of the Chinese dating apps or sites, it might seem like too much work. Especially if you don’t know if you like a particular dating app or site. TheLuckyDate LuckyDate allows you to skip it, even adding a photo.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Established site with active members worldwide
- Free location search
- Credit system with credits starting at $2.99 for 2,000 credits
- Day and night modes
Cons
- No free messaging
- No variety of communication ways
🔥 Become a member of TheLuckyDate and benefit from free 2,000 credits for new users!
#4. ChinaLoveCupid
Key takeaways:
- Started in 2005, ChinaLoveCupid is part of the well-established Cupid Media network
- Over 1.4M members on a desktop version and in the Android app
- ChinaLoveCupid has around 750K monthly visits
Why did I choose it?
ChinaLoveCupid is one of those sites that you need to be blind to miss when searching online. That’s why I thought about testing it to see if it’s just good marketing or if the site itself is not bad either.
Registration was super fast. It took only 2 min to sign up with a Google profile. And right after, I was able to search for ladies in Online Members and Matches.
All free users can search, browse other profiles, see public photos, add them to favorites, or like them. But to chat or exchange photos, you need to go premium.
There are 3 different options, ranging from $14 to $90 per month, which is above average.
I liked how detailed the profiles on ChinaLoveCupid were, and compatibility matching is another hit that deserves some 🥐🥐!
Features I liked:
- Matches selected by the site’s compatibility algorithm. It’s nice to choose from users who are already compatible with you, at least in terms of basic things to share on your profile.
- Over 20 language versions of the site. Your TheTravellingFrenchMan had no problems chatting with the English version.
- In-chat prompts. If you are not sure what to say first, ChinaLoveCupid gives different suggestions. I liked it, as sometimes all of us feel stuck, and “Hey, you” is so boring.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Verified members
- Profile compatibility matching
- Detailed search
- Reverse matches
Cons
- No free, unlimited messaging
- Diamond and platinum memberships are quite expensive
- No app for iOS users
🔥 Join ChinaLoveCupid and test the dating app test the popular dating site yourself during a 1-week trial that costs $20.37.
How I tested these popular Chinese dating apps and sites
Oh, I have so much to say…
When I just thought about registering for any popular Chinese dating app, I got chills. I had a not-so-good experience ordering some bits and bobs from a popular Chinese reseller app that is fully in Chinese, and Google translation only makes it more confusing.
I was terrified that if I didn’t speak Chinese, I’d be doomed.
You know, your man doesn’t speak Mandarin…I’m jealous of all of you out there who can. My brain is just not made for it.
I thought that the language barrier would keep me from meeting a Chinese woman online and asking her on an IRL date. But that wasn’t a thing.
Well, some of the girls I chatted with were far from fluent, but we managed to have good conversations. I was actually quite surprised at how many Asian ladies regularly post their thoughts with photos in English to EasternHoneys’ NewsFeed.
The most chats I had were on TheLuckyDate, around 30 or so. I think that’s because the platform is international. And both SakuraDate and ChinaLoveCupid were decent.
And where did I find my 4 dates? EasternHoneys (2), TheLuckyDate (1), and SakuraDate (1). Keep in mind that I had just 2 weeks to arrange everything.
P.S. Don’t think that all of the women were dying to go on a date with me (I wish 😜). My French charm didn’t work on more than 50 ladies…
Overall, my online dating experience was interesting and smooth. I was very curious to talk to people, see how everything works, and honestly have a good time. I think that joining a Chinese dating app or site is the fastest way to start dating a Chinese.
Comparing the best Chinese dating apps & sites
- Free App: Yes
- Pricing: From $2.99 for 35 credits to $199 for 1,000 credits (discounted prices)
- Compatibility:Desktop, the platform can be used on a phone or tablet
- Welcome bonus: One-time offer of 35 credits for $2.99 instead of $12.99
- Free App: Yes
- Pricing: From $9.99 for 20 credits to $149.99 for 750 credits
- Compatibility: Desktop, but the site is mobile-friendly
- Welcome bonus: Get 30 free credits after registration and email confirmation.
3. TheLuckyDate
- Free App: Yes
- Pricing: From $2.99 for 2,000 credits to $179 for 80,000 credits
- Compatibility: Desktop, the platform is web-responsive
- Welcome bonus: 2,000 free credits for new users
- Free App: Yes
- Pricing: From $20.37 per week to $13.75 per month in 12 months deal in Gold membership
- Compatibility: Android app, desktop
- Welcome bonus: No
How I picked each Chinese dating site?
