China comparison: tourist areas vs local spots
Started by MidwestMark · 11 Mar 2026 · 383 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 12:15
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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11 Mar 2026 at 12:48
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls at bars?
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11 Mar 2026 at 13:00
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls online?
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12 Mar 2026 at 00:59
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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12 Mar 2026 at 11:57
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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12 Mar 2026 at 17:36
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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12 Mar 2026 at 21:46
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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13 Mar 2026 at 08:29
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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13 Mar 2026 at 11:00
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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13 Mar 2026 at 15:43
I was there in February 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 a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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13 Mar 2026 at 21:40
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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14 Mar 2026 at 05:47
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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14 Mar 2026 at 08:53
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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14 Mar 2026 at 11:35
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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14 Mar 2026 at 20:13
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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15 Mar 2026 at 03:01
How's the nightlife there compared to Colombia?
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15 Mar 2026 at 12:09
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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15 Mar 2026 at 14:19
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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15 Mar 2026 at 21:33
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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