Getting a local SIM card in China
Started by EdinburghEd · 27 Feb 2026 · 1434 views
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27 Feb 2026 at 19:08
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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27 Feb 2026 at 23:36
This matches my experience. China is one of my favorites.
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28 Feb 2026 at 09:37
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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28 Feb 2026 at 15:18
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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28 Feb 2026 at 18:03
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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28 Feb 2026 at 18:47
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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28 Feb 2026 at 20:39
How's the weather there compared to Thailand?
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1 Mar 2026 at 01:03
This matches my experience. China is one of my favorites.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls through referrals?
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1 Mar 2026 at 06:38
Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls through referrals?
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1 Mar 2026 at 10:38
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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1 Mar 2026 at 19:31
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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1 Mar 2026 at 22:43
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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2 Mar 2026 at 06:51
How's the nightlife there compared to Colombia?
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2 Mar 2026 at 15:26
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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2 Mar 2026 at 16:11
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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3 Mar 2026 at 03:11
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls online?
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3 Mar 2026 at 09:54
How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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3 Mar 2026 at 15:14
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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