je repars pour un trip de 3 mois et j aimerais aller 1 mois en chine en octobre
sur le lonely planete dans la categorie petit budget je ne vois que des hotels a 30 euros la nuit dans les grandes villes
pouvez vous me dire si il y a moyen de trouver des hotels envirion 10 euros la nuit a pekin, hong kong , canton , sahngai ?
ca me fais un peu peur les prix que je vois sur le lonely , je ne sais pas si je pourrais tenir un mois en payant 30 euros a chaques fois ...
quel budget faut t il prevoir pour aller en chine un mois en comptant les hotels, les repas et les visites ?
merci d avance a tous
Aux alentours de 10€ tu peux prendre un lit dans un dortoir en auberge de jeunesse a Shanghai et Pekin. A Canton ca ne doit pas poser de problemes non plus meme si personnellement je payais 13€ pour une chambre d'hotel la-bas.
A Hong Kong... je ne sais pas trop. La reference c'est Chungking Mansion mais en ce qui me concerne je n'irais pas la-bas.
Une remarque, si ton probleme c'est le budget, reste plutot dans une region bien definie, ca t'economisera les transports. Je veux dire que vouloir faire toutes ces villes en 1 mois est ambitieux je trouve... et cher.
je pensais que c 'etait possible si je prenais un vol une fois du nord vers le sud et puis apres je reviens en thailande
je voudrais aller a hong kong et canton .... macao pourquoi pas par la meme occasion mais j ai vraiment envie d aller voir pekin et l ancienne capital de la chine , je pense que c 'est un pays qui merite d etre vu
je peux rester 6 semaines maximum mais le probleme c 'est plus le budget
et le lonely planete n aide pas vraiment , il ne cite que des chambres a 30 euros environs pour les villes ou je veux aller
il faudrais que je me retire un peu plus dans les terres si je peux payer moins cher mais n ayant aucune connaissance du terrain je ne sais pas vraiment ou aller ....
en tout cas merci pour ta reponse , a bientot
vanilla
C'est techniquement possible... mais a titre de comparaison c'est comme dire je veux faire l'Europe en 1 mois. Passer a Moscou, Londres, Paris et Athenes. Les distances sont grosso-modo de cet ordre-la... et au final ces transports coutent cher et prennent beaucoup de temps. Donc a toi de voir.
Je te dis en auberge de jeunesse, un lit en dortoir c'est grosso modo 60RMB (10€). Une chambre individuelle c'est 150RMB (20€). Il y a des hotels a ce prix-la aussi.... dans les grandes villes.
Ailleurs ca depend. Les coins touristiques ont en general des tarifs equivalents. Les coins paumes non... mais l'infrasructure laisse a desirer.
Quant a savoir ou aller... ca depend de tes gouts mais l'ideal est de regarder un guide, voir ce que tu veux voir. Car typiquement voir Canton... ben personnellement je n'en vois pas trop l'interet. Si tu es dans le coin vas-y, autrement ne perd pas ton temps la-bas.
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oui je comprend c 'est clair que la chine c 'est vaste
il faudra plus de temps
je vais me concentrer sur une region alor
je souhaite aller a canton pour le salon international qui va se derouler en octobre
pour les prix je vais etre honnete avec toi , je ne pensais pas que c 'etait aussi cher , je sais que la chine a été bousté au niveau economique mais je me reveille que maintenant lol !
merci pour tes conseils
Si tu vas a Canton, il est facile d'aller a Hong Kong, au Guangxi, au Sichuan voire au Yunnan. Ca permet de voir des choses magnifiques aussi.
Lors de la foire de Canton les prix flambent....
Sinon il y a 2 facteurs qui font que la Chine est chere :
- l'euro a perdu 30% de sa valeur en 3 mois
- un comfort a l'occidentale c'est pour les occidentaux... qui paient plus chers. Il y a quelques chinois en auberge de jeunesse, mais les chinois ont tendance a s'entasser dans des hotels assez miteux. Et les chinois riches vont a l'hotel... et paient des prix occidentaux
pour te loger le moins cher c'est en dortoir comme il a été dit mais tu n'auras pas d'hotel a 10euros. La nourriture ne coute pas cher mais les entrées sur les sites touristiques sont aussi tres elevés.
si tu n'as pas le budget, reduit la durée de ton sejour. Je te conseille d'aller a pekin.
ok je comprend ....
je vais reflechir a tout ca et peut etre revoir mes ambitions a la baisse
je vais etablir mon previsionel financier et faire mon etude de marché pour la chine lol !
petite question: ou se loger a prix raisonable pdt la foire de canton ?
c'est possible de s'exentrer vers les campagnes avoisinante et de se trouver un pti hotel correcte et pas trop cher ?
Merci
petite question: ou se loger a prix raisonable pdt la foire de canton ?
c'est possible de s'exentrer vers les campagnes avoisinante et de se trouver un pti hotel correcte et pas trop cher ?
Pose toi la meme question pour Paris ou Londres... Canton est une ville de 8 millions d'habitants qui s'etend tres loin. L'autre probleme sont les transports... si tu es tres loin ils ne seront pas pratiques. Alors s'il te faut 2 heures pour aller de ton hostel vers la ville, est-ce que ca vaut vraiment la peine d'essayer de sauver quelques euros ?
Si tu veux quelque chose, le secret est de reserver rapidement :)
salut Vanilla,
à moi de te rendre la pareil
pour le guide, GDR et LP sont complementaires, LP pour les cartes et plus complet sur la totalite du pays mais aucun prix a jour et pour les logements, c est pas ça (tres cher)
GDR bien pour les logements et plus à jour sur les prix des sites
attention a ton budget visite, ne le sous-estime pas, c est très cher en chine
n hesites pas a utiliser CTRIP pour avion, hotel, on a eu de bon coup, ainsi que hostelbooker ( moins cher que hostelworld)
mes coups de coeur : Yangshuo, Xian, Pekin
si tu es en Asie avant, fais toi faire une carte d identite bidon (genre en Thailande), ça marche dans beaucoup de site (visite a moitie prix), les guichetiers ne lisent pas trop l anglais, ils verifient photo et annee (des polonais faisaient passer leur carte de bibliotheque pour une carte etudiante)
ne passe pas par agence pour les trains, c est vraiment pas compliqué à la gare avec un guide où il y a les noms chinois, un crayon et un bout de papier pour les dates (prends les guichetiers les plus jeunes, ils bredouillent un peu d anglais). Quand tu arrives dans une gare, prends ton billet pour repartir car les trains sont rapidement bondés.
voilà ce qui me passe par la tête, si tu as d autres questions
ah oui, parcours effectué : HK, Macao, Canton, Guilin, Yangshuo, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xian, Pingyao, Datong, Pekin en 45 jours sachant qu à Pekin, nous sommes restés 10 jours
on a depensé 80 euros par jour à HK, 60 par jour à Macao, et en gros 45 par pour le reste de la chine pour 2, sachant qu on aime un peu de confort (hotel, train en couchette molle, toutes les visites en plein tarif...)
en gros 45 par pour le reste de la chine pour 2, sachant qu on aime un peu de confort (hotel, train en couchette molle, toutes les visites en plein tarif...)
bonjour,
comment as-tu fait pour depenser 45euros (~400yuans) pour 2 avec confort?
on a pris que des trains couchettes molles (pour notre confort et surtout celui de mon mari, 2m)
on a réservé un max nos hotels sur CTRIP (si je me rappelle bien, c est toi qui l avait conseillé ce site) mais très peu de taxi (3 dans mon souvenir), pas de resto cher (le plus cher : canard laque), notre nourriture favorite : soupes (voire des lyophilisées quand il pleuvait de trop), nouilles sautées, bouchées vapeur et bananes, petit-déjeuner acheté par nous-même (beaucoup de boulangerie, une grosse brioche pour 2 = 10 yuans), très peu d alcool, faire des courses dans des supermarchés quand on en croise (pour extras, yaourt par exemple, bouteille de 1.5l de boisson cola 0, et boite de stick de café lyophilisé)
aucun tour organisé pour quoi que ce soit (toujours par les transports locaux)
ce que j appelle confort pour le logement, c est un lit queen size ou twin sans bord de lit (mon mari mesure 2m), un réfrigerateur quand c est possible, une bouilloire électrique, une salle de bain privée, le tout propre et bien placé par rapport aux transport en commun.
choisir ses visites selon son budget, à Suzhou, nous n avons visité que 3 jardins par manque d argent (et de motivation pour mon mari)
ce qui me surprenait c'est qu'avec ce budget on ne pouvait pas tout faire (bon hotel, couchette molle, taxi, bon resto...).
pour moi, quand je suis en chine je profite pour aller manger des plats que je ne mangerais pas en france et me deplace en taxi pour le coté pratique et tu ne perds pas de temps.
tu sais au niveau de la nourriture, on a été assez embêté avec le menu en chinois pour commander (et commander à l aveugle... mouai, surtout que je suis très mauvaise à ce jeu, je perds tout le temps) donc on a dû se rabattre sur des valeurs sûres
heureusement, dans chaque ville, on a reussi à se nourrir quand même.
pour la nourriture, mon conseil, c'est de commander plusieurs plats en meme temps sur la table. Et comme ca tu trouveras toujours des plats que tu vas apprecier
Il y a de fortes chances que les prix des hotels explosent pendant la foire. A Shanghai (je sais ça n'est pas équivalent) c'est du *2 !
Prie pour que l'euro remonte avant ton séjour !
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On arrive à 3 le samedi 17 octobre à tokyo puis on trace à kyoto en train direct.
Dimanche, lundi, on visite kyoto et le soir on part à osaka en train pour y dormir.
Le mardi, on prend une voiture de location à l'aéroport Itami pour tracer 6j/5 nuits en road trip sur shikoku:
- 2 nuits dans la vallée de l'Iya
- jeudi matin, on part sur Matsuyama pour 2 nuits.
- samedi, on part visiter mima (ville, quelques temples +nuit) et on rentre le dimanche pour rendre la voiture à osaka.
On part très tôt le lundi 26 en avion pour aomori au nord d'Honshu où on prend une voiture de loc à l'aéroport pour tracer 5j/4nuits:
- J1: péninsule de tsugaru (takayam inari, cap tappi, kanita); nuit kanita
- J2: transfert par ferry sur péninsule de mutsu (falaises, lac usori); nuit shimofuro)
- J3: départ pour monts hakkoda et onsen à gogo; nuit à définir
- J4: retour voiture à aomori le midi et balade en ville avant de prendre le train pour tokyo le soir
On dort à tokyo le vendredi soir, on se balade le samedi et on rentre le dimanche.
Avis sur la faisabilité routière du périple? on y est en plein Koyo donc va y avoir du monde...
ça fait de la route je sais mais on est 2 à conduire. on n'a pas peur de la route même en montagne et à gauche! juste, est-ce qu'on va galoper ou c'est honnête? L'IA me dit cool !! mais c'est pas elle qui conduit...
Avez-vous des astuces pour réserver les logements dans la vallée de l'Iya? car peu ont des adresses mail ou des sites (je sais, il y a booking mais ils n'y sont pas tous...et vu la période, je pense qu'il vaut mieux réserver avant!). La question est valable aussi pour le nord d'Honshu.
Pour la loc de voiture, je pense passer par alamo car au moins c'est en français et clair mais avez-vous des loueurs directs avec des sites compréhensibles (toyota rentacar, pppfffffff🏴☠️....)?
Autre question: il y a tellement de train que ce n'est pas la peine de les réserver avant? on peut aller au guichet et prendre des places direct?
Pour payer la voiture de location, faut-il une carte de crédit ou de débit?
I’m starting to look at neighborhoods in Seoul, and I’m leaning toward staying in a hotel in Insa-Dong—I’ve spotted one really close to Unhyeongung.
Is this a good area—nice and convenient for exploring the city?
Otherwise, I’ve also found another hotel in Yongsan-Gu, right near the station of the same name. Is that station useful for getting around Seoul?
Since I’ll be in South Korea for nearly two months, I plan to spend at least a week in Seoul to recover from jet lag (it takes me a while to adjust...). So, I’d love a neighborhood that’s pleasant and a hotel not too far from a subway station.
Hi,
My departure is coming up soon—two months backpacking in Taiwan, so much to discover! I’d love to hear about your travel experiences.
My main interests are meeting people, understanding how things work, hiking, and nature in general. I’ve also done a lot of reading about Taiwan’s complex situation.
I do stone sculpture.
I also want to visit Orchid Island for its history.
Marie
We’re back from a one-month trip to China and wanted to share our itinerary. Hopefully, this can give future travelers some ideas for exploring this beautiful country.
Beijing → Temple of Heaven / Forbidden City
Jinshanling → Great Wall
Zhangjiajie → Tianmen Mountain and Heaven’s Gate
Wulingyuan → Avatar Mountains / sandstone pillars
Fenghuang → riverside houses
Ping’an → terraced rice fields
Tiantouzhai → village / rice terraces
Yangshuo → Li River / karst mountains
Shanghai → skyline with the Oriental Pearl Tower
Our travel journal is available on our travel journal, written day by day. You’ll find lots of photos and some travel tips there.
I could really use your help to finalize our trip to Japan.
We’re heading there for three weeks with my partner, starting November 10th. Our plan was to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and a few stops in between (nothing too original so far…).
However, we’re more into nature and hiking, so even though we do want to explore Tokyo and Kyoto, we’d like to maximize nature stops between the two. Initially, we’d considered places like Kamikochi, but I understand it’s not accessible this late in the season.
Hi there,
I’d like to do this cycling route over 2 or 3 days. I’m struggling to figure out and find a (good) bike rental that lets me start in Onomichi and drop off in Imabari. Can anyone help with great tips for rentals and accommodations along the route? How do I get back to Onomichi afterward?
Next year, we’re celebrating 20 years of marriage (and travel 🙂), and we’re looking for something new, pretty legendary, and something the teens will enjoy too.
The family council has settled on Japan for now. And it’d have to be a summer trip—no choice there.
The catch: I keep reading that August isn’t the right season for southern Japan. It’s hot, humid, and there’s a risk of typhoons… Okay, but what does that *actually* mean in practice? Are there any travelers who’ve been there during this time? Is it *that* unbearable?
We’re pretty familiar with Southeast Asia—last year, we dealt with scorching heat in Vietnam and insane humidity, plus a typhoon we experienced from a distance, and visiting Angkor in the blazing sun. Is it worse than that?
I’m back with my detailed itinerary for 20 days in South Korea—it’s my first trip to the country. Our idea is to experience a more rural and cultural Korea. Here’s the rough plan: Seoul for 4 nights at the start and 1 night at the end, Gurye for 4 nights, Suncheon for 4 nights, Namhae for 4 nights, and Gyeongju for 2 nights. The goal is to pick a base and explore the surrounding areas. What do you think of this itinerary? Anything you’d change?
thanks
hi everyone, we're heading out for a 12-day trek in the Japanese Alps. We're bringing freeze-dried meals like we always do. We just found out that importing meat is banned, even freeze-dried. Is that true? We already bought them. They're commercially made freeze-dried meals. Online, it's not specified that they have to be "commercially made" because you can make your own freeze-dried food. And since we've heard they're really strict in Japan, can anyone confirm this for us? thanks
I haven’t found what I’m looking for despite my searches!
For a 15-day trip next spring, I’d like to buy a card (preferably an eSIM, but a physical SIM is fine too) that also lets me make calls in the country (to contact a hotel, a tourist spot, etc.).
You can easily find options just for data, but I haven’t come across any that include calls, texts, or even MMS.
Could you recommend something?
hi there
I’m planning a trip in September—here’s my rough itinerary. What do you think? Is it easy to rent a car to get around between my stops? Thanks so much!
Philippe
StopNightsFull daysSeoul44Gurye (Jirisan)43Suncheon43Namhae43Gyeongju21Seoul1—
Hi,
July 2026: I’m writing to you from Dali.
First, I got scammed on Booking—AI-retouched photos. No tourists at this hotel (Yishanju Designer Hotel), and the reality was horrible: dirty, with a disgusting breakfast. It’s better to use Trip.com here.
Next, the old town was an infernal cacophony, packed with tourists who shoved past without a care. Some vendors harassed you to buy things. All the stalls sold the same cheap plastic junk or other uninteresting stuff. The beautiful scenery was ruined by vendors lining 100% of the alleys. Impossible to walk, crushing heat, nothing good to eat except fresh fruit. Horrible experience.
Day 2: We went to Cangshan Mountain by cable car—the ride was short and nothing spectacular. We were at 2,600 m.
My plan was to see Erhai Lake. Unfortunately, I followed the advice of an AI chatbot: take the boat at Langkan Dock. The Didi dropped us off in the nearest area, which was full of charming little alleys but packed with Chinese tourists. The three-wheeled yellow cabs zoomed through the narrow streets, forcing you to hug the walls, on top of the scooters and other pedestrians to deal with. Crossing the neighborhood was hellish and suffocating. Once out, we hit the "corniche," which was also packed with Chinese tourists. The lake’s edge was all pebbles, and everyone was standing around taking photos. I was with my 5-year-old son. I would’ve liked to sit down and let him play with stones by the water, but it was clear we didn’t belong. They were even shoving each other for a shot! There were no boats in sight. In short, we’d had enough, and there was nothing interesting there either.
On the way back, we had to cross that maze again under the scorching sun. My son was braver than me—I even had a little dizzy spell from all the chaos. Add to that Dali’s altitude (2,200 m), so altitude insomnia, fatigue, and vulnerability during the day...
The restaurants weren’t inviting—the staff served sticky rice in a little bucket. The dishes were wrapped, and you had to figure it out yourself. After that, they ignored you completely, even if you were the only tourist.
On the 3rd day, it was time to leave for Shaxi. I hope to see beautiful villages. But honestly, I’m exhausted by this atmosphere where everything is complicated, communication is never smooth, noise is everywhere, and the behavior of some Chinese people is abusive...
Silver lining: not a drop of rain in 4 days and blue skies.
I couldn’t visit the villages in southern Yunnan because of rain and storms there...
But I was expecting to see a few more tourists.
We’re planning a 17-day trip to South Korea in October 2026 with my husband and our daughters, who’ll be 9 years old.
I’d love to get your thoughts on our draft itinerary.
First, some key details:
1/ Jeju Island is a must for us. I’ve personally dreamed of going there for years after reading a novel about it.
2/ Our girls are used to road-trip style travel since they were born, so this kind of trip won’t be an issue for them.
3/ We plan to travel by train, except on Jeju where we’ll rent a car (we already have an international driver’s permit).
Itinerary:
Seoul: 1 arrival day at 10 AM + 4 full days
Gyeongju: 2 days
Busan: 3 days
Jeju: 4 days
Seoul: 2 days
Hi there,
My girlfriend (23) and I (24) are heading to Japan for the first time from October 20th to November 6th. Here’s our itinerary:
6 nights in Tokyo
1 night in Hakone (ryokan already booked)
4 nights in Kyoto (hotel already booked)
2 nights in Osaka
4 nights back in Tokyo
I’d like to book hotels for Tokyo (both stays) and Osaka, but I’ve gotten so many different recommendations.
I’ve read that Shinjuku is the place to be for its huge hub, accessibility, and things to do, but I’ve also heard about Shibuya, Asakusa, and Ueno.
I’ve looked at hotels, and first off, I’m surprised by the prices compared to what I’ve seen on forums (I guess inflation’s hit here too… and maybe I’m late to the booking game?). I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options.
For our first stay in Tokyo, I’d prefer a hotel (not a residence or Airbnb) since we’ll be arriving at night, and it’s our first time in Japan. It’d be great to have a place with a reception, staff who speak at least a little English, and can give us some guidance. For the second stay, we could consider other options if it’s better.
Budget-wise, we can go up to 150–180 € per night, but if we can save some money to spend elsewhere, that’d be amazing!
I’m open to all recommendations, hotel suggestions, or any other tips for Tokyo (first stay), Osaka, and Tokyo (second stay).
Hi there,
I’m getting ready for a classic tourist trip to China in May 2026.
The "Terres Lointaines" itinerary looks good to me, and the price is interesting.
Has anyone traveled with them before? Any feedback?
Is there a better option?
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences on this!
Michel
I just booked my hotel in Seoul—it’ll be near Unhyeongung, on Samil-Daero 30-Gil—and I’m wondering if there’s public transport from the airport to this address (bus or subway)? If not, what’s the taxi fare? I read it’s around 50 or 60 €.
I’m traveling to Japan with a young adult with autism (ASD) from July 28 to August 8, following a pretty classic route: Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Tokyo. I’m looking for a schedule of the most spectacular fireworks displays during that time. So far, the dates for the major *hanabi* events aren’t available online yet. If anyone has them, I’d really appreciate it if you could share!
We’ll be doing a self-drive trip using public transport in May 2026.
On Day 6, we’ll arrive in Hakone by train from Tokyo in late morning. We’ll spend the night in Hakone before heading to Kyoto.
The main goal of this stop is clearly the view (no hiking) of Mount Fuji, not so much exploring Hakone, where the sights seem limited.
I’ve read on the forum that the view is great from Gotemba, but it also takes a good hour by bus to get there. And, apart from that view, there’s nothing else to see in Gotemba!
So, I’m not sure what to choose. Any thoughts? Or alternatives to suggest?
Maybe some spots in Hakone or Gotemba for a great view?
Hi everyone, I’m Julien!
This summer, from late June to late July, I’m planning a one-month solo trip to Japan—my first time!
I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice on the itinerary I’ve put together to explore this amazing country.
Here are the routes I’m considering:
**Option 1: More mountain and nature-focused**
Tokyo: 8 nights, with day trips to Nikko and maybe the Izu Peninsula
Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi/Mt. Fuji): 1 night. The place looks stunning, but I’m worried Mt. Fuji might not be visible due to the weather
Kyoto: 6–7 nights (including a trip to Nara)
Osaka: 1–2 nights, where I’d like to drop off my things to make the Kumano Kodo easier
Kumano Kodo: 3 nights—an experience I haven’t seen much elsewhere, but I thought it sounded really interesting
Hiroshima: 2 nights
Miyajima: 1 night
Takayama: 3 days
Kanazawa: 3 days (From what I understand, the Osaka–Takayama–Kanazawa–Tokyo route is convenient for transport)
Tokyo: 1 night (return)
**Option 2: More varied but a bit vague in parts**
Tokyo: 8 nights
Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara)
Osaka: 2 nights
Kobe + Himeji: just passing through—I’m not sure if it’s worth a night
Naoshima: 1 night—still pretty unclear for me
Takamatsu: 2 nights. An interesting city, but I’m not sure how long to stay
Shimanami Kaido: biking from Imabari to Onomichi, then heading to Hiroshima
Hiroshima: 2 nights
Miyajima: 1 night
Kyushu road trip (Aso + onsens + Fukuoka): 5 nights (also pretty vague—I could fly from Fukuoka back to Tokyo)
Tokyo: 1 night
**Option 3: More balanced/simplified**
Tokyo: 8 nights
Kawaguchiko: 1 night
Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara)
Osaka: 2 nights
Koya-san: 1 night
Kumano Kodo: 3 nights
Takayama: 3 nights
Kanazawa: 3 nights
Tokyo: 1 night
A few key points:
I haven’t made any reservations yet, except for the flight tickets.
I know my plans are too packed and will need to be adjusted.
I’m specifically looking for advice on which stops to cut or shorten.
Hello everyone,
Like Cedric13600, I’ve booked a flight ticket for 30 days / 29 nights in September 2026, from Beijing to Shanghai. We’re a couple in our sixties who love independent road trips.
I’d like to draw inspiration from the following private itinerary suggested by a travel agency:
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Day 2 to 4: Beijing
Day 5: Datong
Day 6 & 7: Pingyao
Day 8 to 10: Xi'an
Day 11: Luoyang
Day 12: Dengfeng
flight
Day 13 & 14: Chongqing
flight
Day 15 & 16: Lijiang
Day 17: Dali
Day 18: Kunming
Day 19: Jianshui
Day 20 & 21: Yuanyang
Day 22: Travel via Guilin
Day 23 & 24: Yangshuo
Day 25: Guilin
Day 26 & 27: Zhangjiajie
flight
Day 28 & 29: Shanghai
Day 30: Departure from Shanghai
But to do this itinerary independently:
1. This schedule seems very ambitious to me—what do you think?
2. If it’s too packed, what would you remove as a priority?
Thanks so much in advance for your help.
I’m planning a 5-week trip between Yunnan and Sichuan from mid-October to the end of November 2026:
Arriving in Kunming, I’ll do a loop in the far south of Yunnan via Thonghai, Jhiansu, Zhemi, Yuanyang, Nafa, Jinping, Mengzi, and Shilin (visiting markets, villages, and hiking), then head to northern Yunnan/southern Sichuan on the same theme (passing through Kunming again) via Dongchuan, Huize, Qiaojia, Puge, Xichang, Lanba, Butuo, Huolie, Dimo, Riha, Niuniuba, Meigu, Mabian, and Leshan, before arriving in Chengdu (where I’ll take my return flight to Paris).
This would be a trip with a strong ethnic/rural focus. Since I’ve never traveled in China, I’d love to hear your thoughts on doing this solo. Are there public transport options in the region? What tips do you have for traveling through this area as smoothly and enjoyably as possible? I’ve done quite a bit of backpacking in the mountains of northern Vietnam and really enjoyed using local motorbike drivers. Is something like that available in this region (through local tourist agencies or hotels)?
What should I be cautious about? Are local tourist agencies (or hotels) offering tours and guides reliable? If you know of any specialized sites sharing tips or experiences, or names of local agencies, hotels, etc., please don’t hesitate to share them! :)
In short, all your advice (on any topic that comes to mind!) is very welcome.
Thanks so much!
While researching South Korea, I came across the term "templestay," which refers to a Korean program that lets you stay in a traditional temple to discover Buddhism and Korean culture by living like the temple residents and doing activities like making lanterns.
A templestay isn’t just for foreign tourists—on the booking site, I saw that some temples are more geared toward foreigners, with English-speaking monks.
I was wondering if it’s still worth it, especially in temples where the monks don’t speak English?
I'm 69 years old and heading to China, where most tourist sites are free or discounted for me. However, trip.com either refuses to let me book because the sites are free or doesn’t apply the discount. Does WeChat apply this discount if I book through them? How can I just reserve without paying and pay on-site? Is that possible?
I’d love to get some feedback on our 30-day / 29-night itinerary in China. We’ll be there in September as a family with two kids (6 and 10 years old).
Do you think I should cut a few nights between Wulingyuan (Avatar Mountain) and Yangshuo? I’ve planned 15 nights total there.
We’ll be on a round-the-world trip starting May 2026 and will need to do schoolwork with the kids. Hoping to fit it in during train rides!!
Ever since I started planning this China itinerary, I’ve been discovering completely mind-blowing places I’d never heard of before—30 days feels way too short for China!!!
Here’s our itinerary:
Beijing - 4 nights
Forbidden City
Great Wall of China
Temple of Heaven
Xi’an - 3 nights
Terracotta Army
Muslim Quarter & Great Mosque
Chengdu - 3 nights
Zoo - Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Wenshu Yuan Temple
Hi there,
We just got back from a 2-week trip to China as a couple, and before we left, the budget was the hardest thing to picture concretely. We found plenty of info on visas, apps, transport, and itineraries, but way fewer detailed breakdowns of what you *actually* spend on the ground.
So, we took the time to share our real budget for 14 days. In our case, we spent around 1,800 € per person, with a big chunk of that going toward round-trip flights at about 600 € per person. We were also pretty surprised by how affordable China can be once you’re there—transport is often cheap, and a lot of everyday expenses stay reasonable.
The trickiest part, in the end, was figuring out how to pay while you’re there, since it’s not always obvious if you’re not prepared. But once everything’s set up and you get the hang of it, it’s really smooth.
If this can help other travelers get a better idea before they go, we’ve broken it all down here:
https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/budget-2-semaines-de-voyage-en-chine/
Hi everyone,
I’ve been planning several itineraries for a trip to Japan with my wife but would love your insights before we start booking!
In short, we want to go during Golden Week, see late-blooming cherry trees, and have the freedom to get around with a rental car.
Here’s the plan:
18-day itinerary in Japan (April 25 → May 12)
Goal: freedom, late cherry blossoms, culture & nature
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Days 1–3: Tokyo (April 25–27)
Arrival and adjustment (no car needed yet).
Neighborhoods to visit: Shinjuku, Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya, Odaiba.
Suggested activities: Ghibli Museum, Sumida River cruise, izakaya meals.
Late cherry blossoms (yaezakura) possible at Shinjuku Gyoen.
Pick up the rental car on the morning of April 27.
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Days 4–5: Mount Fuji & Hakone (April 27–28)
Route: Tokyo → Kawaguchiko/Hakone (~2 h).
Activities:
Lake Kawaguchi, Chureito Pagoda (Fuji views + late cherry blossoms)
Onsen baths, Hakone Open-Air Museum.
Stay: ryokan with onsen and views of Mount Fuji.
Activities:
Preserved old town, sake breweries, UNESCO village of Shirakawa-go.
Stay: traditional minshuku (thatched-roof house).
Cherry blossoms are finishing at this altitude — beautiful mountain/nature contrasts.
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Days 8–10: Kyoto & Nara (May 1–3)
Route: Takayama → Kyoto (~4 h 30).
Activities in Kyoto:
Fushimi Inari (red torii gates), Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, Gion (geisha district).
Day trip to Nara:
Free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Stay: Kyoto (3 nights).
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Day 11: Osaka or Himeji (May 4)
Route: Kyoto → Osaka (~1 h) or Himeji (~1 h 30).
Option 1: Osaka → modern vibe, street food, castle.
Option 2: Himeji → stunning UNESCO-listed castle.
Stay: Osaka.
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Days 12–13: Kanazawa (May 5–6)
Route: Osaka → Kanazawa (~4 h 30).