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
China — recent police activity
Started by DetroitDan · 5 Mar 2026 · 966 views
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $73/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $73/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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This matches my experience. China is one of my favorites.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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