China comparison: tourist areas vs local spots
Started by MidwestMark · 11 Mar 2026 · 383 views
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15 Mar 2026 at 22:03
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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16 Mar 2026 at 00:36
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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16 Mar 2026 at 02:06
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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16 Mar 2026 at 11:28
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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16 Mar 2026 at 17:16
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:44
How's the daytime scene there compared to Colombia?
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17 Mar 2026 at 06:42
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
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 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar
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17 Mar 2026 at 13:18
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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17 Mar 2026 at 16:58
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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17 Mar 2026 at 18:52
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:33
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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