Quick question for the China regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there 6 months ago and had a great time but I've heard prices have gone up.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Best time to visit China
Started by FKKNovice · 25 Feb 2026 · 1152 views
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25 Feb 2026 at 18:01
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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26 Feb 2026 at 03:44
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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26 Feb 2026 at 16:50
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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26 Feb 2026 at 17:12
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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26 Feb 2026 at 19:42
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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27 Feb 2026 at 05:24
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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27 Feb 2026 at 10:50
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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27 Feb 2026 at 21:05
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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28 Feb 2026 at 06:23
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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28 Feb 2026 at 19:58
This matches my experience. China is one of my favorites.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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