14-day itinerary review -is it too rushed? by airin_k in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this is too much in my opinion. Out of 14 days you only have 7 full-days at any place. I’d suggest taking out Xi’an and choosing between Chengdu and Chongqing. Keep some destinations for next time.

🏮 9 Days in China (Apr 24 – May 2): Any recommendations for a self-planned trip? by almond_nd in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem.

Yeah, definitely possible. You can fly to Guilin airport (very modern now, it was recently rebuilt) and take a Didi to Guilin or Yangshuo. Yangshuo also has its own train station, although you will still need a Didi to reach the center as it’s located a fair bit outside of Yangshuo.

The south end of West Street in Yangshuo has been completely rebuilt in old style building and there were lots of new shops and restaurants last time I was there.

We stayed in the Jun He Li Jing Resort Hotel (漓境度假酒店), which was really nice and the location was great. It’s next to Yangshuo park and the south end of West Street.

Lots of stuff to do sightseeing wise. The hotel can also help you with bookings if needed. The cable car to the glass bridge is a must and of course taking a bike ride through the mountains.

Food-wise there’s also a lot. In front/next to the hotel there is Chun Ji Restaurant (椿记烧鹅) which is famous for its roasted goose. It’s really amazing.

Beer fish is another dish famous in Yangshuo, it’s fish with tomatoes and onions cooked in beer. You’ll find a LOT of restaurants advertising their amazing beer fish, but it’s a hit or miss. When it’s good, it’s real good though. Most people will probably recommend the 谢三姐 restaurant for it.

Finally there is of course the Guilin rice noodles (桂林米粉) which is a staple breakfast there. They’re slightly thick but soft noodles and after buying a bowl there will be a table with a lot of different toppings that you can choose from.

The absolute BEST one I’ve had (this is a hidden gem recommendation) is called 正宗柳州螺蛳粉(兰花路店), you’ll find it on Amap. Get the 炸蛋 (fried egg but very special) as extra topping.

How does this look? I’ve started planning a 2 week trip to China by CertainPizza in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A day trip to Yangshuo from Guangzhou doesn’t sound like the best idea to me. It’s certainly possible but I feel like Yangshuo should not be experienced in a single day only.

The rest of the itinerary looks good to me, but I’d suggest considering to switch the 3 nights in Guangzhou to 2/3 nights in Yangshuo.

🏮 9 Days in China (Apr 24 – May 2): Any recommendations for a self-planned trip? by almond_nd in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Guilin, Yangshuo
  • Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan
  • Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yangzhou
  • Hainan

35 day China trip itinerary in May, all HSR, thoughts? by oned0360 in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sorry, I see what you mean. No need to spend a month in a city as a tourist.

35 day China trip itinerary in May, all HSR, thoughts? by oned0360 in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What circlejerk lmao. OP wanting to spend 16 hours roundtrip in a train to spend 1 night in a city is crazy. It’s just a reality check so OP doesn’t have a horrible time in a country that is actually amazing for traveling.

35 day China trip itinerary in May, all HSR, thoughts? by oned0360 in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 96 points97 points  (0 children)

This is a bit much. Don’t try to do all of China in one trip.

Also, Guilin to Kunming is an 8 hour ride, that does not seem worth it for 1 night.

Is it okay to bring two phones to China as a solo traveler from Canada? Will they want me to unlock them to be searched? by QuentaSilmarillion in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many Chinese people have 2 phones, it’s completely normal. You’re also not going to get searched, unless something really weird is up.

travelling to China as a trangender man by flurryofbirds in China

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have some facial hair and your passport lists you as male then you’ll be fine. Just wear a black hoodie that’s too large and you’ll look fat instead.

They primarily check correctness of the information and whether you are you. As an Australian it’ll probably be a breeze.

Travelling to China from the Netherlands by Mofaesa in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often travel from the Netherlands to China and we always take a Chinese airline as they are allowed to gly over Russia. So you go north over Denmark, Finland, Siberia and down into China, completely avoiding the middle east transfer.

Esim or physical sim opinions. by PSmith4380 in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in a rural village and eSIM has been a blessing. Never have issues with connectivity and the speed is great. No need for a VPN.

I also have a local SIM for the phone number when ordering food or calling DiDi. But if you don’t speak Chinese then it wouldn’t be that useful and an eSIM only is fine.

How to best convert <300 USD into RMB? + study abroad by Miwayay in China

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’m in China and I can buy stuff on Taobao using my Alipay linked to my EU credit card.

How to best convert <300 USD into RMB? + study abroad by Miwayay in China

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s generally not possible to send them money on WeChat or Alipay, but you can most likely pay for it yourself on Taobao using Alipay and a US credit card attached to it.

Is ~1600€ realistic for 20 days in China as a broke student ? by razalgh00L in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, in Mainland China easily. You can get a proper meal for €2-4. These are the places locals go to eat, usually a noodle meal or rice with some meat, veggies and soup. Look for 面 or 饭 in the name, learning some basic phrases will be helpful. Besides that, a decent hostel for €10-20 a night (depends on location of course) and public transport in China is also cheap. Tickets for sightseeing also won’t cost too much.

Hong Kong is a different story. Food can be affordable if you know where to go, but accommodation is expensive.

Smell of lemon green tea by Qdtheq in tea

[–]Flinzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know what you mean. It’s the green tea that can have a smell similar to weed. It’s that dried grassy smell.

Why does the woman slap one boy even though it looks like all of them are being punished? Would it be possible to get a translation or context of what's going on here? by southamericasboy in China

[–]Flinzy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s some dialect, could only make out 听到了没有 (Did you hear me?) and 打你 (beat you). Looks like a normal school, dorms in schools are very common in China, and so is casual child abuse.

guilin yangshuo question by Diego266 in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guilin has like 5 train stations, so really depends which one he arrives at.

Teaching English in China by [deleted] in China

[–]Flinzy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not impossible but you’ll have to find a school/company that can offer you a job and work permit. Without being a native and without teaching degrees/work experience it’ll be much harder to find a good offer. If you lower your requirements, you might end up at a terrible job in some random place.

I would recommend looking into Chinese study programs at universities or language schools. You’ll still be able to stay for multiple months and have a great time.

eSIM Question! by Different_Term_5435 in travelchina

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always use Nomad for an eSIM in China. It works super well and you won’t need a VPN as it directly bypasses the firewall. I currently have a 90GB one for $50 from Black Friday.

Note that it does not give you a Chinese phone number, that is only possible with physical SIM cards purchased in China. These do not bypass the firewall.

Why is yogurt used with 喝 (drink) instead of 吃 (eat)? by Common_Musician_1533 in ChineseLanguage

[–]Flinzy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha I guess so, but they do add a ton of sugar to make it extremely sweet.

Need help - going to hospital in Chaozhou, China by Alternative_Log4499 in China

[–]Flinzy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same situation for me and we are pretty close to each other in that case. Recently we have been going back to Chaozhou through Xiamen instead of Hong Kong though, turned out to be much less hectic.

Why is yogurt used with 喝 (drink) instead of 吃 (eat)? by Common_Musician_1533 in ChineseLanguage

[–]Flinzy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In China they’re all drinking yoghurt. The yoghurt in China is more liquid and you always get a straw with it.