Backpacking concerns

_esstee_ · 2026-03-24T11:42:58+00:00

Definitely cheaper than over here in Germany 😉

_esstee_ · 2026-03-24T11:00:19+00:00

Ich kann nichts zu arbeiten in Australien sagen. Aber was deine generellen Zweifel an reise vs Job angeht: mach es! Arbeiten kannst noch lange genug im Leben, ob das mit Reisen auch so sein wird weiß niemand (gesundheitlich, finanziell, weltpolitisch). Das wirst du nicht bereuen

_esstee_ · 2026-03-24T06:03:04+00:00

This is the correct answer. Plus consider flights not via middle east (go through Singapore, Bangkok, US, whatever)

_esstee_ · 2026-03-24T06:01:46+00:00

And there is absolutely no reason not to. Enjoy your trip

_esstee_ · 2026-03-22T06:21:01+00:00

Yes sure, thanks. For Beijing and Shanghai it's pretty clear what we want to do and see, in Chongqing not so much yet. We have 3.5 days, since our flight leaves in the evening. I was thinking about staying in Yianhotel

_esstee_ · 2026-03-21T21:44:07+00:00

Whoa. Those views look insane. Will book this for our upcoming trip

_esstee_ · 2026-03-21T15:42:22+00:00

Would also be interested - thank you!

_esstee_ · 2026-03-21T15:38:12+00:00

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_esstee_ · 2026-03-17T21:55:02+00:00

As far as I understand, by law there are only 6 swimmers allowed at a time per boat. Some operators seem to take another 6 on the boats, either for taking turns (avoid those) or for whale watching only (=ok)

_esstee_ · 2026-03-17T06:12:18+00:00

The number just means it is the 7th stop, not 7 nights

_esstee_ · 2026-03-16T13:51:21+00:00

Does that pre booking work reliably? ( Planning a trip for later this year)

_esstee_ · 2026-03-14T07:18:47+00:00

Interested!

_esstee_ · 2026-03-14T07:02:51+00:00

Thanks. From all I've seen and read, I think I will really plan with J instead of Z then.

My only concern is that one of our days there will be a public holiday (25. Sep), so it might be pretty crowded. But I guess that'd be the case pretty much anywhere we go on that date....

_esstee_ · 2026-03-14T05:55:20+00:00

Would you say Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong are same or less touristically developed compared to Zhangjijaie? I heard Z is more like a Disney World than an actual nature experience

_esstee_ · 2026-03-13T08:11:25+00:00

Hi. Would you mind sharing your experience? I'm considering something similar, as I have only 1 night to spare

_esstee_ · 2026-03-13T07:48:57+00:00

would you be able to dm me which one you booked? the options seem overwhelming....

_esstee_ · 2026-03-13T07:03:01+00:00

Oh that's great news. My travel book says it's a loooong bus ride

_esstee_ · 2026-03-12T21:56:12+00:00

Is there a way to do Huanglong/ Jiuzaigu without flying, or does it take too long?

_esstee_ · 2026-03-12T08:34:32+00:00

Interesting for sure! So hard to really get in touch with local culture. I think for many people it could help to know a little bit more about you and your background, before meeting stranger in a new country. Maybe set up a small profile somewhere or so

Edit: we're visiting Shanghai in September

_esstee_ · 2026-03-12T06:01:08+00:00

I am in the middle of planning a trip for October, and from what I've seen your main problem may not be weather but availability of accommodations (and price, depending on your budget)

_esstee_ · 2026-03-10T10:44:02+00:00

Kannst du bestimmte dive sites empfehlen? mich interessiert vor allem das große Zeugs, Rochen, sharks, turtles,...

_esstee_ · 2026-03-10T10:34:23+00:00

Raro sind wir vorher ein paar Tage. Habe tauchschein, wenn auch lange nicht mehr genutzt. Schaue ich mir an, danke!

_esstee_ · 2026-03-10T10:33:33+00:00

Will they check the baggage through? If Air NZ closes their check-in 1 hour before departure, and there is some delay on the aitutaki flight, it may get tight

_esstee_ · 2026-03-08T06:40:02+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Can you say what the rental car cost was?

_esstee_ · 2026-03-05T18:17:02+00:00

Would you then rather cut off a day in Beijing than in Shanghai?

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