True companionship can be very hard to find if you’re looking in all the wrong places. It also becomes rather difficult to find someone who understands your habits, thinking, and way of living. That is one of the reasons why most people prefer to choose a partner from the community that they belong to. But then again, the heart wants what the heart wants. Also, you are here because of two reasons, you are an Asian or you are a non-Asian who likes the charming ways of an intelligent Asian. With the hope and wishes that you find your soul mate, friend, or just a casual dating partner, presenting a list of top 10 Asian dating websites:

1. CherryBlossoms.com is one of the oldest dating sites in Asia, and was formed in 1974. Like many similar sites, the registration is free and allows you to browse through profiles of other singles. However, a paid upgrade is required to contact other people. If you fill your registration form with complete honesty, you might actually find some good matches for yourself. The site also offers translation services for mails, and telephonic conversation via three-way conferences to facilitate communication between native Asian and non-Asian members.

CherryBlossoms.com

One of the best features of the site is that it lets you check the credibility of its members through web search of their profile pictures as well as the information given by them in their profile. CherryBlossoms also offers visa and passport services, if required. It is the top rated dating website for Asian singles.

2. AsiaFriendFinder.com is one of the largest dating websites for Asians all over the world. The site is fairly easy to navigate, and is partnered with other sites, thereby increasing the chances of its members at finding love. Its tagline is absolutely apt, “Meet Your Special Someone,” and over hundreds of couples have found their soul mates through this site and are enjoying marital bliss.

AsiaFriendFinder.com

By becoming a premium member of this site, you get access to blogs and forums run by its members who share their own experiences and feedback. This feature helps in figuring out your plan of action and dodging any fake profiles. The site also has a plethora of communication channels like emails and instant messaging that keeps you connected all the time.

3. ChinaLoveCupid.com gets over thirty-five thousand visitors every month, and is quite popular amongst the Chinese community all over the world. The site was started in 2005 by Ecom holdings Pty limited which also has thirty-two other similar websites.

ChinaLoveCupid.com

Like every other Cupid.com site owned by Ecom, ChinaCupidLove offers a wide range of communication channels that include emails, private chatrooms, video chat, and a mobile app. The membership is free and at a reasonable price, anyone can contact any member of the site.

4. AsianDating.com is another website owned by Ecom, and offers all the services similar to its sister sites. The best feature of this site is that the database is not restricted to nationality, and thus has more members and possible matches for its members.

AsianDating.com

The site is well-organized and easy to use which makes it a popular choice in searching for potential friends and dating partners.

5. AsianPromise.com is a site that lets western men date Asian women. They individually check the profiles of their female members, and also prefer that men directly talk to the women so that a strong foundation can be laid for a future relationship. One of the most unique features that this site provides is the consultation on what to do and avoid, while marrying someone overseas.

AsianPromise.com

It also provides information about the cultural norms revolving around dating. AsianPromise offers six months free membership to non-Asian men, which later has to be upgraded for a very reasonable fee. The site however eliminates any chances of casual dating and prefers matches converting into long-term relationships, followed by marriage. If you are looking for casual dating or friendship, this site is not for you.

6. iDateAsia.com is another very popular site amongst Asian women. It is owned by Qpid Network, and if you hold membership with any other site that is also owned by Qpid, you don’t have to register on iDateAsia. As is usual for these sites, registration is free and browsing through profiles is also free of charge.

iDateAsia.com

For contacting any member via mail or messaging, you need Qpid credits that come with a renewal period of 180 days and are non-refundable. This method is used on iDateAsia to keep scam profiles at bay.

7. AsianWomenDate.com was created in 2011 for Asian women who want to date non-Asian men. The site has majority of Asian female members from Philippines, China, and US, making it a good choice for non-Asian men from US seeking an Asian partner.

AsianWomenDate.com

It offers many services that include private mails, chat rooms, and instant messages. Anyone can create a profile for free and browse through member profiles. If you like someone’s profile, you can pay a small fee and contact them.

8. AsianDate.com is one of the six sites owned by Anastasia International, Inc. Most women members of the site belong to China, Thailand, and Philippines. After a free registration, you can see member profiles. One of the unique services provided by this site is the Asian Date Tour.

AsianDate.com

This tour is organized to let members meet each other. The tour includes social events, round the clock translators as well as hotel accommodation. Contacting members via email or instant messaging costs credits just like iDateAsia, and also includes translations.

9. AsianPeopleMeet.com is one of the best sites for Asian singles living across the world. It was created in 2002 and has all the features that a good dating site offers. The standout feature of this site is that most members are Asians as the site works towards bringing two people of the same community together.

AsianPeopleMeet.com

The site also offers free initial communication via instant messages, but the rest of the services can be availed only after upgrading to a paid membership.

10. FindLoveAsia.com is another site best for members of Asian community. It does not have many members from the US or UK, although a decent amount of Canadian profiles can be seen. Most members are either from Philippines or Thailand. There are just a handful of Japanese and Chinese members.

FindLoveAsia.com

FindLoveAsia is a good site for non-resident Filipinos and Thais who are looking for friends or partners from their native land. It is an absolutely free website.

There are many sites dedicated to bringing you true companionship. The list above is a small group of the sites that you can rely on. Although, these sites have privacy filters and many safety features, you have to use your best judgment while selecting the one for you. You can read user reviews and discussion forums about these sites before deciding to join any of them. However, do not let your heart cloud your brain, and let the quest begin!