Internet à Tianjin en Chine
by Batnadou
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
est-ce que quelqu'un sait où on peut avoir accès à internet à Tianjin (Chine).
;) Nadia
Je ne connais pas Tianjin en particulier mais si tu dis aux gens WANGBA-WANGBA ( = cybercafé en chinois), ils finiront par t'en indiquer un !
Bonne chance,
Muriel
www.chine2005.canalblog.com
Bonne chance,
Muriel
www.chine2005.canalblog.com
Etant donné que la moindre petite ville chinoise pullule de wangba, je serais bien étonné que Tianjin, la troisième plus grande ville du pays, n'en ait pas à tous les coins de rue. 🙂
Tianjin, une ville littorale en Chine du nord
Partant de Beijing, au bout d'un peu plus d'une heure de route en voiture, on peut arriver dans la municipalité de Tianjin, une ville côtière dans le nord de la Chine.
Cette ville a une histoire de 600 ans ; le processus de sa modernisation revêt une caractéristique originale. Son histoire, sa culture traditionnelle et ses moeurs et coutumes démontrent le charme de cette ville côtière.
Tianjin se situe sur la plaine de la Chine du nord et face à la mer à l'est. Par conséquent, l'histoire et le développement de la ville sont étroitement liés à sa position géologique.
Tianjin était un quai terrestre et fluvial il y a 1300 ans.
Les bâteaux qui y faisaient le va-et-vient et les gens s'y rassemblaient et en partaient. La ville de Tianjin vit le jour il y a 600 ans.

Proprement parler, Tianjin a connu un début de prospérité il y a plus de 160 ans. D'après M. Lu xi, chercheur sur l'histoire de Tianjin, après la Guerre d'Opium 1840, un grand nombre d'aventuristes, hommes d'affaires, missionnaires étrangers sont venus à Tianjin et ont mis sur pied des banques, églises, magazins, jardins et villas. Et des hommes politiques, des seigneurs de guerre et des compradors ont saisi cette occasion pour acheter de la terre, construire des maisons et créer des entreprises. Au bout du développement d'un siècle, la ville de Tianjin a déjà connu une grande prospérité. Néanmoins, les traces historique restent impressionnantes dans cette municipalité.
La vieille cité est le centre de Tianjin et aussi le centre politique, économique et culturel de Tianjin contemporain où se sont réunis depuis toujours des hommes d'affaires et où a pris la naissance la culture populaire de Tianjin. A l'intérieure de l'ancienne ville, le quartier commercial dont les constructions sont caractérisées par un style architectural des Ming et des Qing est une rue pietonne touristique, culturelle et très commerciale. On peut trouver de grandes marques dans la rue de l'est, des antiquaires dans la rue du nord ; tandis que la rue du sud est animée toute la nuit.
M. Wang Zhengdang, un septuagénaire qui a vécu longtemps à Tianjin a une habitude de fréquenter le Pavillon du Tambour, symbole de Tianjin qui a une histoire de six siècles, pour se rappeler du passé. Aujourd'hui, les ruelles de Beimen, Dongmen et Nanmen sont beaucoup plus prospères qu'auparavant.
En fait, beaucoup de traces peuvent nous rappeler l'histoire ; par exemple les cinq Avenues dans lesquelles se trouvent toujours les édifices de banque, d'église, de magazins et de jardins construits par des étrangers il y a plus de 160 ans d'où l'appellation « le musée de constructions internationales ».

Les cinq avenues sont les suivantes : l'Avenue Chendu, l'Avenue Chongqing, l'Avenue Lunan, l'Avenue Dali et l'Avenue Changde. Elles réunissent un millier de constructions de styles architecturaux différents. Selon M. Wang Yeming, directeur du Bureau de la culture et du tourisme de l'Arrondissement Heping de la municipalité de Tianjin, les études et les recherches ont confirmé 230 édifices d'art architectural européen dans la zone touristique des cinq avenues. La municipalité a élaboré un circuit sur la visite des anciennes
demeures de personnalités éminentes. Ce circuit qui nous présente les changements centenaires de la Chine contemporaine a un charme particulier pour les touristes chinois et étrangers.
Dans cette zone touristique, les touristes peuvent monter dans une voiture à cheval pour contempler ces édifices de styles architecturux différents et connaître les événements historiques et des histoires intéressantes contemporains de Tianjin.
La municipalité de Tianjin possède non seulement un quartier commercial traditionnel, mais aussi un nouveau centre commercial. Au fur et à mesure du développement économique, le commerce de Tianjin a connu une prospérité de plus en plus importante. Les marchés spécialisés et de nouvelles rues commerciales ont fait leur apparition successivement. Les anciens magazins de grande marque se sont élargis. Après la visite sur les cinq avenues, les touristes peuvent se rendre dans la Rue d'or, la Rue d'Alimentation, la Rue culturelle ancienne où l'on peut s'approprier de souvenirs de Tianjin.
Faire du tourisme à Tianjin, en dehors d'une visite en ville, on ne peut pas se passer du paysage naturel. Le célèbre Mont Panshan qui se trouve à 12 km du district de Ji relevant de la Municipalité de Tianjin est qualifié de jardin postérieur. Il y a des pierres et des cours d'eau. Lorsque les nuages entourent la montagne, on verra un paysage magnifique.
Après la visite du Mont Panshan, on peut aller au bord de la mer. En été, les diverses activités sont organisées sur la plage Tanggu de Tianjin, ramassage de coquilles, pêche de crabes, etc.. Les touristes s'y attroupent pendant cette période. Particulièrement, le programme consistant à être pêcheur pour une journée va relaxer les citadins.
Au quai du port de pêche, une vingtaine de bâteaux sont lancés pour satisfaire à l'aspiration des gens de pêche en haute mer, ce qui réjouit aussi les pêcheurs. Les sociétés de pêche font des préparatifs pour que les touristes connaissent le travail d'un pêcheur, le filet, des équipement pour pêcher à la ligne. Par ailleurs elles préparent aussi des cerfs-volants qui s'envolent avec des mouettes sous le ciel bleu. Quel beau spectacle !
À Tianjin, il y a le Festival de pruniers en fleurs à Yunhe au printemps et le Festival de la neige et de la glace en hiver. On aura beaucoup à voir pendant toutes les saisons à Tianjin.
a Tianjin ! Depuis que le Maire de Tianjin, M. Dai Xianglong, ancien patron de la Banque Centrale de Chine, s'est rendu en Europe, courant mai, les rumeurs courent sur le lieu pressenti d'installation de l'usine d'assemblage d'Airbus. Si la décision devrait être officiellement connue, courant septembre 2006, Tianjin dispose d'ores et déjà des faveurs de l'autorité centrale. A Tianjin, les zones de développement, candidates à l'accueil, mènent campagne. Décomposée en 17 districts, Tianjin abrite de nombreux parcs industriels dont le plus connu est TEDA où se déploient des entreprises françaises (Lafarge, Bongrain, Schneider, Servier). Depuis deux ans, la Direction de TEDA parcourt l'Europe avec pour objectif de décrocher l'installation de l'usine d'assemblage. D'autres districts sont également sur les rangs, c'est le cas de celui de Tanggu. Le district abrite le port de Tianjin, classé 10ème dans le monde. Grâce à des liaisons autoroutières et une voie ferroviaire express entre Tanggu et Tianjin, le district est bien desservi. Tanggu avance également la présence, dans ses murs, d'une unité de maintenance de Boeing et donc de supposées synergies. De surcroît, la Mairie du district a signé des accords de partenariat avec des établissements universitaires et des centres de recherche spécialisés dans l'aéronautique. Dès maintenant, un site, proche du port, a été réservé pour répondre à l'éventuel besoin. Dans cette perspective, le Maire du Tanggu, M. Zhang Xue Liang, s'est rendu à Paris en juin 2005 posant les jalons d'un lobbying discret conduit sous l'autorité de son représentant en Europe, François de la Chevalerie ( China Messengers & Paneurochina ).
JE PENSE QUE TU PEUX TROUVER UN CYBERCAFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😎
Les bâteaux qui y faisaient le va-et-vient et les gens s'y rassemblaient et en partaient. La ville de Tianjin vit le jour il y a 600 ans.

Proprement parler, Tianjin a connu un début de prospérité il y a plus de 160 ans. D'après M. Lu xi, chercheur sur l'histoire de Tianjin, après la Guerre d'Opium 1840, un grand nombre d'aventuristes, hommes d'affaires, missionnaires étrangers sont venus à Tianjin et ont mis sur pied des banques, églises, magazins, jardins et villas. Et des hommes politiques, des seigneurs de guerre et des compradors ont saisi cette occasion pour acheter de la terre, construire des maisons et créer des entreprises. Au bout du développement d'un siècle, la ville de Tianjin a déjà connu une grande prospérité. Néanmoins, les traces historique restent impressionnantes dans cette municipalité.
La vieille cité est le centre de Tianjin et aussi le centre politique, économique et culturel de Tianjin contemporain où se sont réunis depuis toujours des hommes d'affaires et où a pris la naissance la culture populaire de Tianjin. A l'intérieure de l'ancienne ville, le quartier commercial dont les constructions sont caractérisées par un style architectural des Ming et des Qing est une rue pietonne touristique, culturelle et très commerciale. On peut trouver de grandes marques dans la rue de l'est, des antiquaires dans la rue du nord ; tandis que la rue du sud est animée toute la nuit.
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En fait, beaucoup de traces peuvent nous rappeler l'histoire ; par exemple les cinq Avenues dans lesquelles se trouvent toujours les édifices de banque, d'église, de magazins et de jardins construits par des étrangers il y a plus de 160 ans d'où l'appellation « le musée de constructions internationales ».
Les cinq avenues sont les suivantes : l'Avenue Chendu, l'Avenue Chongqing, l'Avenue Lunan, l'Avenue Dali et l'Avenue Changde. Elles réunissent un millier de constructions de styles architecturaux différents. Selon M. Wang Yeming, directeur du Bureau de la culture et du tourisme de l'Arrondissement Heping de la municipalité de Tianjin, les études et les recherches ont confirmé 230 édifices d'art architectural européen dans la zone touristique des cinq avenues. La municipalité a élaboré un circuit sur la visite des anciennes
demeures de personnalités éminentes. Ce circuit qui nous présente les changements centenaires de la Chine contemporaine a un charme particulier pour les touristes chinois et étrangers.
Dans cette zone touristique, les touristes peuvent monter dans une voiture à cheval pour contempler ces édifices de styles architecturux différents et connaître les événements historiques et des histoires intéressantes contemporains de Tianjin.
La municipalité de Tianjin possède non seulement un quartier commercial traditionnel, mais aussi un nouveau centre commercial. Au fur et à mesure du développement économique, le commerce de Tianjin a connu une prospérité de plus en plus importante. Les marchés spécialisés et de nouvelles rues commerciales ont fait leur apparition successivement. Les anciens magazins de grande marque se sont élargis. Après la visite sur les cinq avenues, les touristes peuvent se rendre dans la Rue d'or, la Rue d'Alimentation, la Rue culturelle ancienne où l'on peut s'approprier de souvenirs de Tianjin.
Faire du tourisme à Tianjin, en dehors d'une visite en ville, on ne peut pas se passer du paysage naturel. Le célèbre Mont Panshan qui se trouve à 12 km du district de Ji relevant de la Municipalité de Tianjin est qualifié de jardin postérieur. Il y a des pierres et des cours d'eau. Lorsque les nuages entourent la montagne, on verra un paysage magnifique.
Après la visite du Mont Panshan, on peut aller au bord de la mer. En été, les diverses activités sont organisées sur la plage Tanggu de Tianjin, ramassage de coquilles, pêche de crabes, etc.. Les touristes s'y attroupent pendant cette période. Particulièrement, le programme consistant à être pêcheur pour une journée va relaxer les citadins.
Au quai du port de pêche, une vingtaine de bâteaux sont lancés pour satisfaire à l'aspiration des gens de pêche en haute mer, ce qui réjouit aussi les pêcheurs. Les sociétés de pêche font des préparatifs pour que les touristes connaissent le travail d'un pêcheur, le filet, des équipement pour pêcher à la ligne. Par ailleurs elles préparent aussi des cerfs-volants qui s'envolent avec des mouettes sous le ciel bleu. Quel beau spectacle !
À Tianjin, il y a le Festival de pruniers en fleurs à Yunhe au printemps et le Festival de la neige et de la glace en hiver. On aura beaucoup à voir pendant toutes les saisons à Tianjin.a Tianjin ! Depuis que le Maire de Tianjin, M. Dai Xianglong, ancien patron de la Banque Centrale de Chine, s'est rendu en Europe, courant mai, les rumeurs courent sur le lieu pressenti d'installation de l'usine d'assemblage d'Airbus. Si la décision devrait être officiellement connue, courant septembre 2006, Tianjin dispose d'ores et déjà des faveurs de l'autorité centrale. A Tianjin, les zones de développement, candidates à l'accueil, mènent campagne. Décomposée en 17 districts, Tianjin abrite de nombreux parcs industriels dont le plus connu est TEDA où se déploient des entreprises françaises (Lafarge, Bongrain, Schneider, Servier). Depuis deux ans, la Direction de TEDA parcourt l'Europe avec pour objectif de décrocher l'installation de l'usine d'assemblage. D'autres districts sont également sur les rangs, c'est le cas de celui de Tanggu. Le district abrite le port de Tianjin, classé 10ème dans le monde. Grâce à des liaisons autoroutières et une voie ferroviaire express entre Tanggu et Tianjin, le district est bien desservi. Tanggu avance également la présence, dans ses murs, d'une unité de maintenance de Boeing et donc de supposées synergies. De surcroît, la Mairie du district a signé des accords de partenariat avec des établissements universitaires et des centres de recherche spécialisés dans l'aéronautique. Dès maintenant, un site, proche du port, a été réservé pour répondre à l'éventuel besoin. Dans cette perspective, le Maire du Tanggu, M. Zhang Xue Liang, s'est rendu à Paris en juin 2005 posant les jalons d'un lobbying discret conduit sous l'autorité de son représentant en Europe, François de la Chevalerie ( China Messengers & Paneurochina ).
JE PENSE QUE TU PEUX TROUVER UN CYBERCAFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😎
Il n'y a d'homme plus complet que celui qui a beaucoup voyagé, qui a changé vingt fois la forme de sa pensée et de sa vie.
wouahhhh ! quand je vois des reponses comme ca j'hesite a poser des questions ! Pourtant Batnadou avait ete precise dans sa demande: Internet a Tianjing ..... du coup c'est tout juste si on aprend pas la longueur des remparts de Varsovie et la recette du Couscous !!!! bravo, surtout la reponse precise a la question en bouquet final: "Je pense que tu peux trouver un cyber cafe" ! du grand-grand art ! c'est comme la confiture ....
Eh Batnadou ! Pkoi tu n'as pas repondu a mon MP... il y a deja un bon moment. Et qu'est ce que c'est que cette histoire d'internet a Tianjing ??? je te croyais ailleurs !?!?! tu es reparti ? En fait j'ai compris, c'est pour quelqu'un d'autre car toi: WANGBA tu sais ce que c'est ;) A++
Eh Batnadou ! Pkoi tu n'as pas repondu a mon MP... il y a deja un bon moment. Et qu'est ce que c'est que cette histoire d'internet a Tianjing ??? je te croyais ailleurs !?!?! tu es reparti ? En fait j'ai compris, c'est pour quelqu'un d'autre car toi: WANGBA tu sais ce que c'est ;) A++
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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.
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.
Hi,
Great article that really captures what makes South Korea so appealing!
South Korea: Between Hallyu and the search for authenticity, the French are falling for the destination
Great article that really captures what makes South Korea so appealing!
South Korea: Between Hallyu and the search for authenticity, the French are falling for the destination
Hello,
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
Thanks for your feedback! Have a great day,
Sabrina
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
Thanks for your feedback! Have a great day,
Sabrina
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).
Thanks so much!
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).
Thanks so much!
Hi there.
I’m traveling solo to China in October '26, heading to these spots:
Guilin - Yangshuo - Chengdu – Leshan – Chongqing – Zhangjiajie - Furong – Shanghai
Any guides you’d recommend?
Tons of "agencies" (gowithguide, Hellechinaguide, etc.) offer guides. Can I reach out to them? I also speak English.
Any other tips for me?
Thanks! !
Guilin - Yangshuo - Chengdu – Leshan – Chongqing – Zhangjiajie - Furong – Shanghai
Any guides you’d recommend?
Tons of "agencies" (gowithguide, Hellechinaguide, etc.) offer guides. Can I reach out to them? I also speak English.
Any other tips for me?
Thanks! !
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
hi, does anyone have suggestions or contacts for a private local driver without going through a big travel agency for a multi-day trip in Yunnan?
thanks for any info
thanks for any info
Hi there,
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 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!
Hi there,
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?
Thanks in advance.
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?
Thanks in advance.
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.
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.
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.
Hello everyone,
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!
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!
Hi,
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?
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?
How do I upload my passport to WeChat?
Thanks for your tips. Elisabeth
How do I upload my passport to WeChat?
Thanks for your tips. Elisabeth
Hi there,
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
Wulingyuan (Avatar Mountain) - 3 nights "Avatar Mountains"
Zhangjiajie - 2 nights Tianmen Mountain
Furong Town - 2 nights
Fenghuang - 2 nights
Guilin - 2 nights Chuanshan Park Guilin Yaoshan Scenic Attraction Reed Flute Cave
Yangshuo - 4 nights Biking along the Yulong River Moon Hill Ruyi Peak Xianggong Hill
Shanghai - 4 nights Shanghai Disneyland Yu Garden / Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Bazaar
Thanks! Cédric
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
Wulingyuan (Avatar Mountain) - 3 nights "Avatar Mountains"
Zhangjiajie - 2 nights Tianmen Mountain
Furong Town - 2 nights
Fenghuang - 2 nights
Guilin - 2 nights Chuanshan Park Guilin Yaoshan Scenic Attraction Reed Flute Cave
Yangshuo - 4 nights Biking along the Yulong River Moon Hill Ruyi Peak Xianggong Hill
Shanghai - 4 nights Shanghai Disneyland Yu Garden / Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Bazaar
Thanks! Cédric
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/
Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! Hélia
Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! Hélia
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.
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Days 6–7: Takayama & Shirakawa-go (April 29–30) Route: Hakone → Takayama (~4 h).
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. ---
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).
Activities: Kenroku-en Garden (gorgeous in spring), Omicho Market, samurai district. Stay: Kanazawa.
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Days 14–15: Northern Japan – Aomori / Hirosaki (May 7–8) Route: Kanazawa → Aomori (~7 h, possible to break via Sendai).
Activities: Hirosaki Castle Park (peak bloom early May). Northern onsen (e.g., Sukayu). Stay: Hirosaki or Aomori.
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Days 16–17: Nikko (May 9–10) Route: Aomori → Nikko (~6 h).
Activities: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji. Stay: Nikko.
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Day 18: Return to Tokyo & Relax in Kamakura (May 11–12) Route: Nikko → Kamakura (~3 h) → Tokyo (~1 h).
Activities: Great Buddha, Zen temples, seaside at Enoshima. Final night: Tokyo before the return flight.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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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.
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Days 6–7: Takayama & Shirakawa-go (April 29–30) Route: Hakone → Takayama (~4 h).
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. ---
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).
Activities: Kenroku-en Garden (gorgeous in spring), Omicho Market, samurai district. Stay: Kanazawa.
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Days 14–15: Northern Japan – Aomori / Hirosaki (May 7–8) Route: Kanazawa → Aomori (~7 h, possible to break via Sendai).
Activities: Hirosaki Castle Park (peak bloom early May). Northern onsen (e.g., Sukayu). Stay: Hirosaki or Aomori.
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Days 16–17: Nikko (May 9–10) Route: Aomori → Nikko (~6 h).
Activities: Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji. Stay: Nikko.
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Day 18: Return to Tokyo & Relax in Kamakura (May 11–12) Route: Nikko → Kamakura (~3 h) → Tokyo (~1 h).
Activities: Great Buddha, Zen temples, seaside at Enoshima. Final night: Tokyo before the return flight.
Thanks in advance for your feedback!
hi! Is it easy to use for paying for all the small purchases at the markets? INSTALLATION AND USE WITHOUT ISSUES—do you also need a VPN for China?
Secondly, for using phone and internet, I have Orange—is it reliable, or should I go with Airalo instead?