China Gay Destination Index 2026

Not just one number. We score every destination across five dimensions that actually shape a queer traveller’s experience — then combine them into an overall index.

Foreigner-friendly

English, ease of arrival, how welcome international visitors feel.

Queer Openness

Visibility, acceptance and how freely the scene operates.

Nightlife

Bars, clubs, gogo and events — depth and quality of the scene.

#	Destination	Foreigner-friendly	Queer openness	Nightlife	Tourism amenities	Safety & comfort	Overall
1	Taipei 台北	95	98	90	92	94	94
2	Shanghai 上海	92	82	90	93	85	88
3	Hong Kong 香港	90	80	82	95	88	87
4	Chengdu 成都	84	90	88	80	86	86
5	Beijing 北京	80	72	82	88	80	80
6	Guangzhou 广州	74	75	76	82	80	77
7	Macau 澳門	78	60	58	90	82	74
8	Xi'an 西安	64	58	55	76	78	66

Methodology v1 · refreshed quarterly. Five dimensions, weighted equally, scored from our editors' first-hand visits, traveller reports and venue verification. Next refresh: Q4 2026.

A sixth dimension — tourism amenities (hotels, transport, safety services) — may be added in v2. Full methodology page in progress.

Foreigner-friendly

Queer Openness

Nightlife

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