China (March/April 2026)
 | I spent 30 days in China travelling around some of the major tourist spots, and it’s now one of my favourite countries I’ve ever been to. What I enjoyed most Diversity - since it’s such a vast country, the scenery and landscapes can change drastically between regions. Food - some of the best food I’ve had on my travels. A special mention for the spicy food in Chongqing and Chengdu. For cheap meals, noodles will run you around $2 from a local restaurant. Cost - tying into the above, it can be a very cheap country to travel if you so choose. Cheap hostels/hotels, and cheap eats (particularly noodles) can be found in any city you’d be going to. Tips/Advice - Alipay is an absolute must, but you can get by without WeChat if you are unable to get it working - Dali/Lijiang/Yunnan are very commercialised and touristy, so keep that in mind if you plan to visit. Beautiful, perhaps, but artificial. - Sometimes flights cost the same as long distance trains, and will save a considerable amount of time. - Try the street food! Probably the most hygienic looking street food stalls I’ve saw in any country I’ve been too. - The cuisine is entirely different in each region of the country, so there are soooo many different foods to try. That said, if there’s a regional food you really enjoy, have it whilst you can! Picture details 1: Chongqing (Twin River Bridge) [link] [comments] |
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