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 new venues have opened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Getting a SIM card in China
Started by PattayaDave · 18 Mar 2026 · 1028 views
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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19 Mar 2026 at 08:20
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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19 Mar 2026 at 13:11
This matches my experience. China is underrated.
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19 Mar 2026 at 19:38
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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19 Mar 2026 at 23:26
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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20 Mar 2026 at 05:09
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $50/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $50/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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20 Mar 2026 at 13:59
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:13
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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21 Mar 2026 at 10:03
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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21 Mar 2026 at 12:05
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 20:59
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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