Quick question for the China regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there last year and had a great time but I've heard prices have gone up.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $130/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $130/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $50/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $50/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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