Quick question for the China regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there in 2024 and had a great time but I've heard things are quieter than usual.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
China — overrated?
Started by OttawaOliver · 8 Mar 2026 · 260 views
Posts: 1,915
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Ottawa, Canada
8 Mar 2026 at 16:34
Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,904
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Buffalo, NY
8 Mar 2026 at 21:06
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY
0
Posts: 1,906
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Bristol, UK
9 Mar 2026 at 00:36
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,887
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Auckland, NZ
9 Mar 2026 at 04:42
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,839
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Leeds, UK
9 Mar 2026 at 14:28
This matches my experience. China is one of my favorites.
Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK
0
Posts: 1,879
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Glasgow, UK
9 Mar 2026 at 21:45
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
0
Posts: 1,927
Rep: 0
Joined: Dec 2025
Location: Nashville, TN
10 Mar 2026 at 04:53
This matches my experience. China is great value.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN
0
Posts: 1,993
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Washington, DC
10 Mar 2026 at 07:46
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
0
Posts: 1,915
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Houston, TX
10 Mar 2026 at 10:24
How does it compare to Czech Republic?
Texas Heat — Houston, TX
0
Posts: 1,861
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Calgary, Canada
10 Mar 2026 at 15:40
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada
0
Posts: 1,904
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Buffalo, NY
10 Mar 2026 at 22:55
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY
0
Posts: 1,850
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: San Francisco, CA
11 Mar 2026 at 05:17
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,882
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Philadelphia, PA
11 Mar 2026 at 13:07
Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA
0
Posts: 1,865
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Birmingham, UK
11 Mar 2026 at 21:17
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
0
Posts: 1,906
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Bristol, UK
11 Mar 2026 at 23:43
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,877
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Dublin, Ireland
12 Mar 2026 at 06:18
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited
0
Posts: 1,886
Rep: 0
Joined: Mar 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA
12 Mar 2026 at 07:18
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
0
Posts: 1,900
Rep: 0
Joined: Feb 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN
12 Mar 2026 at 14:02
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
0
Posts: 1,904
Rep: 0
Joined: Jan 2026
Location: Buffalo, NY
12 Mar 2026 at 20:55
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY
0