Solo travel in China — tips and warnings
Started by VegasVince · 6 Mar 2026 · 428 views
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6 Mar 2026 at 17:27
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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6 Mar 2026 at 19:59
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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7 Mar 2026 at 01:51
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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7 Mar 2026 at 06:01
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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7 Mar 2026 at 08:03
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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7 Mar 2026 at 14:34
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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7 Mar 2026 at 20:53
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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8 Mar 2026 at 03:52
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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8 Mar 2026 at 12:10
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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8 Mar 2026 at 17:51
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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9 Mar 2026 at 02:56
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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9 Mar 2026 at 03:53
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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9 Mar 2026 at 15:07
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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10 Mar 2026 at 02:43
This matches my experience. China is great value for money.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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10 Mar 2026 at 15:56
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl
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11 Mar 2026 at 03:47
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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11 Mar 2026 at 10:38
This matches my experience. China is great value for money.
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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