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Etudier le chinois en Chine English translation pending
by Ricard · 2004-01-14 · 1 reply
salut tout le monde,

Je cherche à étudier le chinois en chine, j'aimerai en particulier aller étudier à shanghai... je cherche donc des conseils et informations... visa, vie sur place etc....

Merci

Laurent 😏 ricard_51@hotmail.com
Où laisser des affaires à Hanoi (Vietnam)? English translation pending
by TdmYannick · 2003-11-30 · 2 replies
Bonjour,

Je compte aller passer 2-3 semaines en Chine en partant de Hanoi et en y revenant, seulement je n'ai pas envie de trimballer d'affaires inutiles. Quelqu'un connait-il une guesthouse de confiance ou l'on peut laisser un sac pendant 2-3 semaines.

Autre question : obtenir un nouveau visa pour le vietnam a partir de la Chine est-il aise sachant que j'ai deja un visa pour le vietnam mais qu'il n'est pas multi-entree.

Merci

Yannick
Coût de la vie en Russie, Mongolie et Chine? English translation pending
by Rima · 2003-11-03 · 7 replies
Salut à tous ceux qui vont me répondre. J'aimerais connaitre le niveau de vie de ces 3 pays : la russie, la mongolie et la chine. J'aimerais savoir combien peut couter à peu près le transport, l'hébergement la bouffe.

Cependant toutes les informations concernant ces pays me seront utiles, alors...n'hésitez pas ok ? (les visas, les lieux à visiter, les fêtes locales à faire, les hébergements, le climat...). Mon projet est de partir avec un pote 6 mois ou + à partir d'avril/mai 2004, on sera juste équipés de nos sac à dos, d'ailleurs pas lourds (8 kg max), afin d'être libres de nos mouvements.

Merci d'avance, marie.
Climat Chine du Sud-Ouest en novembre English translation pending
by Alai2557 · 2003-11-02 · 4 replies
Bonjour,

Quels vêtements emporter pour un voyage en Chine du Sud (provinces du Yunnan et Guang-Xi) en cette saison ? Principales étapes : Kunming, Dali, Zhongdian, Guilin, Yangshuo, Sanjiang.

Merci d'avance pour vos réponses. Albert
Climat en Chine en juillet? English translation pending
by Bico · 2003-10-03 · 2 replies
Bonjour,

Mon agent de voyage propose un circuit en Chine pendant tout le mois de juillet (Beijing, Shanghai, Xian et sud-ouest). Est-ce un bon temps pour y aller? Je crains les inondations...

Merci d'avance pour les conseils.
Transsibérien de Moscou à Vladivostock English translation pending
by Aior · 2003-07-31 · 18 replies
🙂 Bonjour,

je projette de prendre le trans-siberien de Mosou a vladivostock ( a priori en fevrier 2004) et aimerais avoir des renseignements qu en a l organisation d un tel voyage( savoir si il faut reserver en france ou directement a Moscou), les moddalites de transport ( avion) et le cout...d un tel voyage ( je suis encore etudiant et dc mes finances ne st que peu extensibles...)

Quelles sont egalement les trucs a savoir au niveau de la securite en russie et notamnent sur ce parcours.

Merci

JG
Achat de camescope numérique à Hong-Kong? English translation pending
by Fab · 2003-02-23 · 4 replies
salut les travellers, je pars avec un pote au mois de Mai a Hong-Kong pour 2 semaines .Peut etre pourriez nous donner qques conseils, et aussi, j' aimerais savoir (apres avoir eu plusieurs sons de cloches differents) si c 'est ou pas moins cher d acheter du matos electronik la bas....j'envisage d acheter un camescope numerik, alors esk kil vaut mieux ke je le prenne la bas?ou alors au pas de la case??

merci d avance pour ttes vos reponses
Sharing a trip (or part of it) in China starting October 10th.
by Steph721 · 2026-08-30 · 0 replies
Hi everyone,

I’m heading to China for the first time on October 10th (after Golden Week, so it should be quieter). I’ll be coming from Hanoi (Vietnam), where I’ll be from September 3rd, and I’ll fly to Kunming on October 10th. I’ve planned a route starting in Kunming (4 nights), then Guilin (4 nights), Chongqing (3 nights), Zhangjiajie (4 nights), Chengdu (3 nights), Xi’An (3 nights), Beijing (3 nights), and finally Shanghai (3 nights), with my departure set for November 6th to the Philippines (flight not booked yet). The durations are flexible and should give me enough time to enjoy each place. The schedule is adjustable if needed, and I’ve left a 2-day buffer for the 30-day visa exemption. All connections are planned by high-speed train (not booked yet), with travel times maxing out at 5 hours on the fastest trains. I usually travel solo, but I’m open to some company—someone easygoing and cheerful—and for practical reasons, to split costs on a few excursions, like Dongchuan (the Red Lands), which is easier with a private car.

So, if this itinerary or part of it interests you, I’d love to hear from you!

PS: I’m new to China and its cashless world, so there might be a few lonely moments while I get Alipay, WeChat, and Didi fully set up… 😉

Looking forward to hearing from you! Stéphane
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS – GRANDS REPORTAGES (TF1) “Motorhome: A Different Idea of Happiness”
by Jthierry · 2025-10-31 · 15 replies
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS – GRANDS REPORTAGES (TF1) “Motorhome: A Different Idea of Happiness”

Hi everyone,

I’m Julie Thierry, a journalist and director for Grands Reportages (TF1). I’m working on a documentary about families traveling in motorhomes or vans, and we’d love to follow one of them on the road across Asia—from Nepal to Thailand, Laos to India, all the way to the roads of Central Asia.

What we love filming It’s real life on the road: the little morning rituals, moments of connection, encounters, stops, and above all, that incredible freedom you experience every day. School on the road, unexpected bivouacs, breathtaking landscapes, shared meals, or conversations around a fire—everything that tells the story of a human adventure, sincere and alive.

Our team is very small (just 2 people), discreet, and respectful. We love blending in without disrupting, to capture authentic moments, from the perspective of those traveling.

Profiles we’re looking for: • Families with kids, all ages welcome • Departure recently or planned for 2025 / 2026 • Long-term travel (a few months or more) • All types of vehicles: motorhome, van, adventure truck, etc. The idea: to follow a few families throughout their journey to share a different idea of happiness—free, simple, and inspiring.

If you’re leaving soon, already on the road, or know a family who fits, email me at juliethierry@duritegroupe.com. Thanks for your shares and messages, and maybe see you soon somewhere on the trails of Asia! 🚐✨
What about crossing the Lofoten Islands on foot?
by Calisson94 · 2025-10-08 · 40 replies
While planning a trip to the LOFOTEN for summer 2023 using the excellent guide *Hiking in the Lofoten*, we discovered this trek.

Sure, it’s rated as difficult, but it lets you cross the LOFOTEN on foot from north to south in 11 stages, covering 160 km and 9,193 m of elevation gain (or the reverse, of course).

So, it’s a multi-day hike, with wild camping, and no need to rent a car. Perfect...

What’s making us hesitate a bit are the island transfers (okay, I’ll admit, the difficulty is also a factor for me). These transfers require taking public transport and/or hitchhiking. But the stages are designed with this in mind, and the transfers are well explained. Plus, water isn’t an issue, and you can resupply several times, which helps keep the pack weight down.

For Jean Marie, my partner, this will be his first multi-day trek, but he’s an experienced and hardy hiker. As for me, even though I’m not as tough, I’ve already done some multi-day hikes. So, we should complement each other well.

So, are we going for it? Sold!!

Here’s the trek map: HERE

03/08 – Day 1 - Delp – Sandsletta 04/08 - Day 2 – Sandsletta – Svolvaer 05/08 - Day 3 – Svolvaer – Kleppstad + transfer to the start of Day 4 06/08 – Day 4 – Vikjorda hamlet – Store Lake 07/08 – Day 5 – Store Lake – Leknes - Transfer to Napp on Flakstadøya Island 08/08 – Day 6 – Napp – Nusfjord 09/08 – Day 7 – Nusfjord – Ramberg 10/08 – Day 8 – Ramberg – Selfjord Bay (Moskenesøya Island) 11/08 – Day 9 - Selfjord – Bunes Beach 12/08 – Day 10 - Bunes Beach - Krokvatnet Lake 13/08 – Day 11 - Krokvatnet Lake – Moskenes (campsite) and round trip to Å by bus 14/08 – Day 12 – Hike up Reinebringen – Reine – Tour of Agvatnet Lake 15/08 – Return to Bodø - flight back to France on 16/08 And here’s the inevitable recap
Visiting Japan in the summer for O-Bon festival
by Normandaluz · 2025-09-26 · 13 replies
Hi everyone,

Next summer, we (2 adults and a 12-year-old child) have decided to visit Japan.

Admittedly, it’s still early to plan everything, but my wife will soon need to request her vacation time—either in August or July... and we’re hesitating.

I know summer isn’t the ideal time to visit Japan, but we don’t really have a choice... It’s either July or August. On one hand, I’d love to experience the O-Bon festivities from August 14th to 16th, and I’ve drafted an initial itinerary that would let us experience the Gujo Hachiman Bon Odori, possibly visit the Okunoin Cemetery in Koyasan, and be in Kyoto on the 16th for the Gozan Okuribi fires. But on the other hand, I’m worried it’ll be *packed*, especially in Kyoto, and less enjoyable than in July. So, have any of you experienced these celebrations? Are they worth it? Too crowded? Do you know of other celebrations or festivals in July? Thanks for your input!
Feedback on travel agencies for China?
by Miiki · 2025-09-09 · 11 replies
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
19-day trip to China in summer with a classic itinerary – feedback
by Geoffroy2025 · 2025-09-05 · 5 replies
Hi there,

A quick recap of our 19-day trip to China – classic itinerary, half-family: dad and 13-year-old son, August 2025.

Arrived in Shanghai, the idea was to explore the city in the evening to help with jet lag. Day 1: Maglev (50 CNY), then metro to the hotel, night cruise on the Huangpu River, admiring the skyline. Day 2: Yuyuan Garden (meh), Lujiazui district, sunset from the top of Jinmao Tower, stroll along the Bund, admiring the skyline. Day 3: Chaos at the Shanghai Museum – should’ve booked in advance. Backup plan: Longhua Temple (nice), Tianzi Fang district (great). Day 4: Aquarium (okay), Pearl Tower, Fake Market (top), then flight to Guilin. Taxi from Guilin to Yangshuo (400 CNY arranged by the hotel). Verdict: Maybe one day too many. Late mornings (jet lag) kept us from visiting the water town. Day 5: Yangshuo – scooter ride (40 CNY) along the Yulong River. Day 6: Early Didi (30 min) to the top of Xiang Gong Shan (ideally for sunrise). Then a walk through the countryside to the Li River, crossing by boat (10 CNY) to Xingping. You can shorten the walk by flagging down a mini-shuttle that shuttles Chinese tourists in the opposite direction. Explored Xingping, scooter ride, 20 CNY viewpoint, sunset from Laozhai Hill, back to Yangshuo. Day 7: Scooter ride to spots we missed on Day 5. Verdict: It’s stunning. Might be worth staying in Guilin the first night and booking a cruise to Yangshuo the next day on the Li River. Day 8: Bus (4/5h, 100 CNY) to Longji/Dazhai. Hotel in Tianzhouzai – I think it’s better to stay in Ping’an, it’s more typical. Dazhai is generally overdeveloped. Day 9: Full-day hike from Dazhai to Ping’an, then bus back to Dazhai. Super nice walk, only crossed paths with 4 people. Day 10: Walk around the top of Dazhai, but the trails are poorly maintained – no loop possible. Verdict: Gorgeous, probably one day too many, but the area is very rainy, so it’s good to have a buffer. Day 11: Private taxi (4/5h, 200 €) to Fenghuang. Explored the town in the evening – really nice. Day 12: Short visit to Fenghuang during the day, then train to Zhangjiajie and Wulingyuan. Hotel pool. Day 13: Early start: Zhangjiajie Park via Wulingyuan entrance, Route A (starting with the cable car). Fabulous. If I did it again, I’d take Route B to get early access to the section near the giant elevator. Day 14: Early start: Zhangjiajie Park via the south entrance – superb. Day 15: Wulingyuan Grand Canyon, glass bridge – nice but not essential. Day 16: Tianmen Mountain in the afternoon. You can leave your luggage at the entrance. Routes A and B sell out quickly. Note that Route C no longer uses buses to the top – there’s a brand-new cable car instead, which I think is actually better than A and B. Really nice, worth doing. Evening flight to Beijing. Verdict: The canyon could be done the same morning as Tianmen Mountain, or even skipped. Day 17: Visited the Forbidden City (book a week in advance!), missed the entry slot for Tiananmen Square (book in advance!) due to security checks. Visited the Lama Temple. Stayed in a hutong. Day 18: Great Wall at Mutianyu. Private taxi (100 € round trip – probably overpaid) to arrive before 7 AM. Then back to Beijing, Temple of Heaven, and finally the modest skyline from the mall at Guomao metro station. Day 19: Fake markets (pointless – they’re stripped of their usual goods compared to Shanghai’s), Summer Palace, then Wangfujing Street. Headed to the airport. Verdict: 3 days is too short for Beijing.

Overall impressions: Highlights: Incredible places (cities and landscapes), often vast and fascinating, a total change of scenery. Very easy and smooth to travel despite the clear language barrier. Excellent food, very affordable, very few scams. Lowlights: Intense heat and humidity in August, *way* too many tourists (99.9% Chinese), a real circus that makes the trip exhausting. Walking is tiring in the long run (even though we’re very active) because it’s all on stone paths and stairs. To avoid crowds, you’d need to wake up early every day – tough with kids, especially with jet lag.

Logistics: - Buses and private taxis arranged last-minute through hotels. - Didi is widely available everywhere, plentiful, and cheap. - Flights and trains booked on Trip.com a month in advance (fills up fast). - Hotels on Booking and Trip.com. Only the one in Yangshuo was booked well in advance – hotel capacity is huge everywhere. - Apps: Didi, Alipay, WeChat, Maps.me, Google Translate. Free 35 GB data plan, SIM card from the airport.
Good deal for Hanoi with a 3-day stopover on the way
by Saintex94 · 2025-08-04 · 9 replies
Hi everyone, I’m planning to go to Vietnam in 2026. Direct flights are super expensive, so I’m thinking of making a stopover to visit a city along the way. I’m considering Singapore/Bangkok/Hong Kong, but I’m open to other ideas. The goal is obviously also to get a better price than the direct flight from Paris (Brussels, etc.) to Hanoi. Anyone have a great tip? Thanks everyone
3-week summer itinerary Yunnan - Guizhou-Guangxi-HK
by Sardb · 2025-06-25 · 14 replies
Hi everyone,

We're currently planning our itinerary for this summer (late July - August) in China. Our travel style is more backpacker-oriented—we're used to traveling in Latin America, booking things just 3 days in advance. Could you share your thoughts on this route?

We’re particularly wondering about: - Yangshuo (which seems very touristy) → Xingping instead? The park Bajiaozhai? - How to get around and find accommodation in the small Miao and Dong villages? - Should we book trains and hotels in advance for late July and early August?

Thanks so much!

28-Jul Monday Kunming: Bamboo Temple Dian Chi Lake Kunming 29-Jul Tuesday Visit the city center Lake bike tour Dali Dali 30-Jul Wednesday Three Pagodas / Cangshan Mountain Dali Dali 31-Jul Thursday Transport to Shaxi - visit 1 - Dali Old Town Coach Station (大理古城客运站) 2 - Arrive Jianchuan Coach Station 3 - Local green or yellow minibuses to Shaxi Dali → Jianchuan → Shaxi Shaxi 01-Aug Friday Quick visit Shaxi → Lijiang Shaxi Shaxi 02-Aug Saturday Quick visit Shaxi → Lijiang Shaxi Lijiang 03-Aug Sunday Tiger Leaping Gorge trek 04-Aug Monday Tiger Leaping Gorge Qiatou Lijiang / Dali 05-Aug Tuesday Dali → Kunming → Kaili Full-day transport Kaili 06-Aug Wednesday Langde Miao Village - Xijiang Miao Village Kaili 07-Aug Thursday Visit village Kaili 08-Aug Friday Visit village Zhaoxing 09-Aug Saturday AM: Train to Guilin - PM: Elephant Trunk Hill / night barbecue Zhaoxing → Guilin (1h) Guilin 10-Aug Sunday Bajiaozhai (Park / hike) Ziyuan 11-Aug Monday Bajiaozhai (Park / hike) Ziyuan 12-Aug Tuesday Yangshuo Yangshuo 13-Aug Wednesday Yangshuo Yangshuo 14-Aug Thursday Yangshuo Yangshuo 15-Aug Friday Guilin → HK (3.5h) Guilin → HK (3.5h) 16-Aug Saturday Hong Kong
Exchanging money and booking hotels day-by-day in China
by Faiyech · 2025-02-18 · 23 replies
Hi there, I’m planning a backpacking trip to China at the end of April, and I’ve got two key questions. 1. Money: where to exchange it? My usual approach is to carry cash for the whole trip, so the question is: where can I get a decent rate? Airport, exchange bureau, bank, hotel, or jewelry store? The answer varies a lot depending on the country. What’s the best option for China? Extra detail: I might arrive on a Saturday. 2. Booking hotels day-by-day: how to do it? Until 2022, I’d just show up at places I’d spotted and negotiate. Now, I bring a smartphone and use Booking or Agoda, but these sites now require an OTP sent by email to log in, and I won’t have access to my ProtonMail account in China (even with a VPN, it’s uncertain). Can anyone tell me how to handle this? Worst case, by setting up a dedicated email account that works in China—but with which provider? Or maybe using a different booking platform? Thanks.
Temporary driving permit in China
by Jozom · 2025-02-06 · 6 replies
Hi there,

I read on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website that it’s possible to apply for a temporary driving permit in China, valid for 1 month. I’m planning to rent a car (without a driver) to explore part of the country next August, so I was wondering:

Has anyone here already gone through this process upon arrival? How long do the formalities take on the spot? Is it possible to handle these steps in advance, before arriving in China?

Thanks in advance for your replies.
9-Day Itinerary for Borneo
by Garazi64 · 2025-02-04 · 12 replies
Hi there! We’ll be in Singapore for a few days and have 9 days off from there. We’d love to visit Borneo, obviously not everything since we only have 9 days. Ideally, we’d like to spend the last 2 days near the sea in Sabah. Of course, we know we’ll only be able to see a small part of Borneo, but the logistics seem a bit tricky in such a short time.

There’s so much to do that I’m feeling a little overwhelmed. Any feedback from people who know the area (I imagine not many have been there for such a short trip...) would be great! Thanks!
Hiking independently in China: is wild camping allowed?
by Svdl · 2024-12-10 · 6 replies
Hi there, I’m planning to hike in China in July/August, no specific regions in mind yet but probably in the southwest. Can anyone tell me if it’s generally easy to do multi-day independent hikes and if wild camping in a tent is allowed? Thanks
Review of my visit to Angkor
by Larsay · 2024-11-27 · 4 replies
SIEM REAP You can now rent scooters just about everywhere in Siem Reap, but at rip-off prices—$15–18 a day instead of $5–10 like everywhere else in Indochina. The best options are tuk-tuks or, even better, electric bikes ($12, but with a 50 km range, so they won’t let you go to Banteay Srei or the River of a Thousand Lingas in the Kulen Massif, which are too far). **WARNING:** Wear a helmet, or they *will* catch you. Scooters are banned from going from SR to the stunning temple of Koh Ker in the northeast and continuing to Battambang; no idea why!

My favorite little hotel in Siem Reap? The Neth Socheata, tucked in an alley off Thnou St near the market—lovely rooms, and the owner speaks great English. Then there’s the Ivy Guesthouse with its little garden, but it’s “always full,” according to the owner. For something upscale but still affordable, a fantastic spot is the Pavillon Indochine, tucked away on a quiet side street on the way to the airport—elegant, with incredible attention to decor, a terrace restaurant, garden, pool, etc. Everything you’d want for $70 including breakfast. I also spotted a hostel for backpackers, the Angkor Thom Hostel, with small 6-bed dorms for $4 with a fan or $6 with AC (18 Wat Bo St).

Food-wise, it’s all amazing! Pub Street has turned into a noise nightmare, with speakers blasting what’s supposed to be music but is just *boom, boom, boom, boom, boom*—run away, even though the pizzas at the Italian place Il Forno are really good. The famous and excellent Tigre de Papier has changed its name to Paper Tiger and is still just as good (lunch only, though, because across the street there’s a huge bar blasting *boom boom boom*, so you won’t be able to hear each other during dinner). On the other hand, the Italian-Cambodian El Toro on Pub Street is perfect, with fantastic pizzas and divine lasagna (go to the first-floor dining room—there’s a big bar across the street blasting *boom boom boom*, but at least you can still talk). Due to the lack of customers during COVID, all the French restaurants—Barrio (three times alas!), Les Deux Sœurs, Le Bel Air, and Le Mozart—have closed. The only one left is L’Olivier, which is pricey. I also discovered a great Moroccan restaurant (though run by a Sudanese man and his French wife), Le Tajine, on Strung Thmei St, 09 68 89 78 27. **WARNING:** For tagines and couscous, you need to order at least in the morning; wine and beer are fine. To get there, turn at the corner of the Cineplex behind the big market at the start of Sivatha Boulevard.

I finally went to the Khmer dance show. Beautiful dancers and dances, but **EAT BEFORE OR AFTER**—the meal is so awful that most Westerners leave it on their plates.

THE ANGKOR TEMPLES Use the excellent *Routard Cambodia* guide. Just a few tips: - Start with the pre-Angkorian Roluos group, 15 km before Siem Reap on the road to PP—it’s the “ancestor” of the temples.

- To avoid the big crowds at Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm, go between noon and 2 PM when everyone’s having lunch. - Speaking of lunch, the crowds flock to the hundred or so mediocre food stalls on the left side of Angkor Wat. Instead, head to Angkor Thom after the stunning Pre Rup temples, all the way to the small Sras Srang basin. Along the basin, there are several restaurants with terraces offering first-floor views of the water, and no crowds. Afterward, cross to the other side of the basin—you’ll end up in the countryside with charming villages where locals seem to live as they did during the temples’ golden age (at its peak, the population was estimated at 600,000–800,000, making it the largest city in the world. The theory for the abandonment is water shortages caused by overpopulation).

- I climbed Phnom Bakheng for the famous sunset, but the crowd was so ridiculous that instead of seeing the temple at sunset, you just see the heads and shoulders around you.

- There are tons of small temples that most people skip, and they’re missing out. My favorites: Thommanon, Neak Pean, Ta Som, and especially Pre Rup, an amazing brick complex with 14 towers.

**Big disappointment:** You can no longer climb to the first floor of Bayon, where you used to stand magically among the giant head statues. So, admire the beautiful bas-reliefs on the outside, but there’s no point going inside—you’ll just see a dark, square corridor with nothing interesting.

ANGKOR FURTHER AFIELD The wonderful Banteay Srei temple. A gem! I couldn’t find the bas-relief stolen by Malraux in the 1920s (fun fact: what he was doing in Indochina—stealing a bas-relief to sell for a fortune in France to cover his massive gambling debts on the stock market, where he ruined his very wealthy American wife—was an open secret. But the French authorities in Saigon, who hated him for his leftist views, decided to let him do it and catch him red-handed, which worked perfectly. He avoided jail only because all the leftist intellectuals in Saint-Germain, Sartre, Beauvoir, and co. cried scandal—though the real scandal was the looting).

30 km of excellent paved road further north, a great spot: the Kulen Massif and the River of a Thousand Lingas (at one point, you’ll come to a T-junction—turn left). Along the road at the foot of the massif, on your right, there’s a great restaurant, Bourey Sovann (where the food is excellent). The trail to the river starts just before it on the left. **Warning:** There are two sites for the River of a Thousand Lingas. One is accessible via a private road, so there’s a $20 toll, and you need to arrive before 11 AM because the road is narrow and traffic flows downhill after that. You’ll end up in a site full of shops, snack stalls, and two good restaurants, including one by a beautiful waterfall. However, the thousand lingas aren’t as spectacular there.

Banteay Srei + the River of a Thousand Lingas makes for a fantastic day. **WARNING:** You used to be able to go to the river and waterfall by scooter or tuk-tuk, but it’s now forbidden. So **go by taxi**—otherwise, you’ll be hiking 12 km round trip up a steep trail.

If you leave Siem Reap early, you can even add Beng Mealea temple on the way back, making a triangular route: SR-BS-Khulen-BM-SR (or the reverse).

If you have time, visit Banteay Samré temple, 10 km west of the Angkor Thom complex. A lovely site with very few visitors.

I’ve never been to the famous Preah Khan on a hill overlooking Thailand. There’s a big dispute between the two countries—the Thais insist the temple belongs to them because the entrance is in their country. There have been serious clashes in the recent past, and landmines are still abundant off the marked paths. They even claim the entire Siem Reap province is theirs and should be returned, arguing it was Thai in the past. It takes two days (6–7 hours each way), with an overnight stay in the nearby village (small hotels and one luxury option with a garden and pool, but it’s expensive).

TONLE SAP People talk about “floating villages,” but that’s a big mistake—these are actually villages of astonishing stilt houses, 4 meters high or more, due to the lake’s major floods. The most famous is Chong Khneas, which I skipped because it’s packed with tourists. Instead, I really liked Kampong Phluk, which is much quieter. To get there, continue on the road past the Roluos group until you reach a parking lot with pirogues lined up. They’ll take you down the river, stop at this amazing village for a walk, and then take you to the Tonle Sap, a true inland sea. At one point, you’ll pass through a flooded forest that you can explore by small boat. At the junction of the river and the Tonle Sap, and on the lake itself, there are floating restaurants where the food is great. Note that in the dry season, you can reach the village by scooter.

BACK TO PHNOM PENH AND ON TO SOUTHERN VIETNAM Since I’d planned at least 15 days in the Mekong Delta between Chau Doc and Saigon, I skipped Battambang, etc. With no desire to endure the dusty road from SR to PP again, I simply loaded my bike onto a bus with the great company Rith Monty (book at their office in SR on the small square at the start of Sivatha Boulevard—$10 for the bike and $6 for me), also known as Paramount. Their buses stop on 136 St right in the middle of PP. I’ll also mention the excellent Giant Ibis, with big modern buses that always leave on time—unlike the others.

I spent the night in PP, and the next morning took the fast boat from PP to Chau Doc with Hang Chau Tourist (buying the ticket the day before is recommended—$25—either at your hotel or the port, and they’ll pick you up at your hotel by tuk-tuk to take you to the port). Departure from PP at noon, arrival in Chau Doc around 4 PM. The boat is great—comfortable and fast. A crew member takes your passports for Cambodian exit formalities, and you handle Vietnamese immigration yourself—it all takes 15–20 minutes. The route isn’t on the Mekong but on the Bassac River to the border, then a wide north-south canal to Chau Doc (the arrival is really nice). In the Chau Doc-PP direction, the boat leaves Chau Doc at 7:30 AM.
Type de VTT pour Tananarive VEA ou pas? English translation pending
by Defoucauld · 2020-06-17 · 7 replies
Bonjour,

Je vais m'installer à Tananarive cet automne. Comme je suis à vélo au quotidien et que je compte faire un ou deux voyages je pense m'acheter un VTT avant de partir. Vu ce que j'ai lu sur ce forum, Iil paraît que les vélos sur place ne sont pas top.

L'état des rues nécessite-t-elle une suspension. Si oui, quel type privilégier? Concernant les routes à travers le pays, sont-elles en suffisamment bon état pour ne pas avoir de suspension ?

Il semble que Tana est très vallonné. Serais-je mieux avec une assistance électrique ?

Je ne suis pas du tout vttiste, du coup, pas besoin du top pour la descente ou un truc très sportif.

Merci
Combiné Thaïlande – Cambodge – Laos durant 2 mois English translation pending
by Chreve · 2020-05-30 · 1 reply
Combiné Thaïlande – Cambodge – Laos durant 2 mois début 2021.

Bonjour, Nous prévoyons un voyage de 2 mois, du 15 janvier au 15 mars 2021, avec un AR Nice - Bangkok. Ce voyage sera un combiné Thaïlande – Cambodge – Laos. Nous comptons commencer par la région de Koh Tao durant 15 jours environ, où nous avons de la famille. Nous avons déjà visité la Thaïlande auparavant et nous ne comptons pas le refaire, sauf, après la région de Koh Tao, Bangkok et ses alentours. Puis de Koh Tao, nous pensons remonter sur Bangkok et immédiatement nous diriger vers la frontière du Cambodge, et visiter le Cambodge, que nous ne connaissons pas. Puis ensuite remonter ensuite sur le Laos, et visiter le Laos, que nous ne connaissons pas. Enfin, peut-être prendre un vol Louang Prabang (ou Vientiane) pour Bangkok vers le 11 mars avant notre retour en France. Nous venons vers vous et ce forum pour nous aider, avec votre expérience, à composer ce voyage. Rien n’est réellement figé. Mais nous avons l’habitude de l’Asie, pour la faire depuis 5 ans en formule sacs à dos et Guesthouses (nous sommes un couple de jeunes retraités assez sportifs). Merci de nous indiquer quel circuit nous pourrions faire, avec des visites variées ; nous aimons bien la nature, les paysages, les gens, et découvrir. Comment partager notre temps entre Cambodge et Laos ? Merci beaucoup d’avance de vos conseils, suggestions, remarques et de tout ce que vous voudrez bien nous dire au sujet de ce voyage. Bien cordialement. Chris et Ève.
Le patron de Ryanair juge «idiotes» les règles de distanciation sociale dans les avions English translation pending
by Dom751 · 2020-04-23 · 47 replies
Il n'a peut être pas forcément tort mais comme toujours, l'art et la manière...

Quelques articles... Ryanair boss says airline won't fly with 'idiotic' social distancing rules en anglais.

«Soit le gouvernement paie pour le siège du milieu, soit nous ne volerons pas» ici. Ryanair ne revolera pas si le siège du milieu doit rester vide là. Ryanair : pas de vol avec siège du milieu vacant sur ce lien.
Aller en Inde en transports en commun (train, bus et bateau) English translation pending
by Coufette · 2020-04-11 · 8 replies
Bonjour à tous, Chaque année, sauf celle-ci, nous allons en Inde du Sud au kérala. Depuis plusieurs années, j'essaye de trouver une alternative à l'avion. Les cargos étant hors de prix pour nous, j'essaye de voir si le train / bus / bâteau peuvent être une option. Merci à vous si vous l'avez déjà fait, si vous avez trouvé des sites web intéressants et pourquoi pas une agence de voyage spécialisée... Bonne journée Coufette
Dans quel ordre mettre ces étapes en Thaïlande? English translation pending
by Neiko69 · 2020-03-14 · 6 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Au milieu de tous ces posts concernant le Coronavirus (lol) je pose par ici une question à laquelle j’ai du mal à trouver une réponse c’est assez compliqué voilà je pars dans deux semaines pour 14j et j’ai déjà décidé des étapes de mon voyage : Arrivée et départ de Bangkok et visite de : Sukhothai / chang mai / chang rai / khao sok / koh muk ( oui ça peut faire beaucoup pour 2 semaines mais j’ai l’habitude de voyager en bougeant beaucoup je préfère) Sachant que j’aimerai faire un trajet en train de nuit pour l’expérience :) Après sinon avion bus.. peu importe

Mais le problème c’est que je n’arrive pas à mettre dans l’ordre ces destinations auriez-vous une idée de ce qu’il serait plus pertinent à visiter en premier ou en dernier (et le top si vous avez une idée du temps à consacrer à chaque étape (oui j’abuse lol )) j’aimerais finir par khao sok car on dit souvent qu’il faut garder le meilleur pour la fin :D Par exemple je ne sais pas s’il est judicieux de faire Sukhothai/chang mai / chang rai avant de redescendre dans le sud sans risquer de faire une overdose de temple et pour le coup de ne pas les apprécier à leur juste valeur...

question bonus est-ce que ça vaut le coup de dormir à Sukhothai ?

Merci à tous pour votre aide !!! Coeur sur vous les gens 😍
Le problème c'est de pouvoir rentrer en France à la fin des vacances! English translation pending
by Huguetter · 2020-03-11 · 20 replies
Bonjour Je lis sur les forums de nombreux messages ou l' on se pose la question de partir à l' étranger dans les prochaines semaines . Mais le problème est surtout de pouvoir revenir en France à la fin de nos vacances ............. En effet certaines compagnies continuent de nous amener dans de nombreuses destinations mais que fait on lorsque les vols retours sont annulés ....??????? sans que l' on vous propose une autre solution ( surtout avec les low coast ) Par exemple , nous rentrons d' Israël ou le gouvernement ferme les frontières progressivement à la majorité des touristes , difficile de rentrer car Easy jet , Ryanair, Air France , Martinair , Lufthansa , El Al et de nombreuses autres compagnies suppriment progressivement leurs vols , après le 14 mars cela va s' averer très compliqué voire très, très compliqué, la frontière avec la Cisjordanie et la Jordanie étant aussi fermée. Il nous restait peu de solutions passer par Istambul , Athènes, Malte ou Bruxelles . Nous avons pu partir par Bruxelles à moindre frais . Il faut donc se poser la question : si l' on part , allons nous pouvoir rentrer ? comment ? et À quel prix ? Nous étions partis début mars avant que tout s' emballe , mais à présent on a une idée des problèmes :partir s' avéré beaucoup plus simple que rentrer !
Départ pour la Thaïlande le 3 mars avec bébé de 10 mois, ensuite Dubaï English translation pending
by Kamel192 · 2020-02-27 · 22 replies
Bonjour tout le monde nous partons le 03 mars pour la Thaïlande pendant 15 jours ensuite nous restons une semaine à Dubai ; qu' en pensez vous surtout durant cette période de Coronavirus J’espère que nous serons pas les seules touristes mdr
Circuit Cambodge du 2 au 22 février 2020 English translation pending
by Mout58 · 2020-02-22 · 0 replies
CIRCUIT AU CAMBODGE du 2 au 22 FEVRIER 2020

Nous sommes arrivés au CAMBODGE en bus , le 2 février , depuis la Thaïlande, BANGKOK/SIEM REAP - 9h30/17h30. Passage aux 2 postes frontières terrestres, en Thaïlande pour sortir du territoire et au Cambodge pour y entrer. du 3 au 5 février : visites d'Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Ta Phrom, Bantey Samne et Bantey Srei, grandioses. 3 nuits au Visoth hôtel à Siem Reap, très bon hôtel, calme et bien situé. le 6 février : bus de SIEM REAP à BATTAMBANG 8h/11h45. 3 nuits au O'Hamok Lodge, chez Ane-Lise et Sarom, famille franco-kmer très sympathique, qui nous a donné de multiples informations sur le Cambodge et son histoire, pour que nous puissions mieux appréhender ce pays et ses habitants. les 7 au 8 février : Bat caves, à 30 minutes en scooter depuis Battambang. Spectacle magique de voir ces millions de chauves-souris vous passer au-dessus de la tête au coucher du soleil. Banan Temple, temple pré-angkorien du XIème siècle, situé tout en haut d'une colline (350 marches environ à gravir) offrant un très joli panorama sur la vallée. Puis, balade en scooter, le nez au vent, dans la campagne. Le soir, spectacle de PHARE CIRCUS, troupe formée de jeunes des quartiers défavorisés de Battambang, pour leur apprendre les arts du cirque, le théatre, mais pas que, l'éducation et l'instruction en font aussi partie. Ils font un travail remarquable que je vous invite vivement à aller voir. le 9 février : bus de BATTAMBANG à KAMPONG CHHNANG 9h/13h. 2 nuits au Garden Guest House, à 5 minutes de la ville, au calme et très bien. le 10 février : balade de 2h, en barque à rames dans les villages flottants près de Battambang, balade dans la campagne en kangbei (tuk tuk Cambodgien) et visite de potiers anciens et nouveaux avec petit cours de poterie improvisé très chouette. le 11 février : minivan de KAMPONG CHHNANG à PHNOM PENH 15h30/18h. 3 nuits à l'hôtel Laluna. Très bon hôtel, mais un peu loin du centre ville (4kms) et du coup, peu de restos dans le coin. le 12 février : A Phnom Pehn, visite poignante (le mot est faible) de la prison, de Tuol Sleng, appelée Musée du Génocide ou S 21 (Epoque funeste de Pol Pot et des Kmers Rouges). Balade sur la Riverside, le grand marché, histoire de s'alléger un peu le coeur et l'esprit. le 13 février : Après avoir été torturés à la prison de Tuol Seng (S21), les prisonniers étaient emmenés à 15km de Phnom Penh, à Choeung Ek, pour y être exécutés. Nous sommes donc allés leur rendre hommage, sur le lieu baptisé " Killings Fields " . le 14 février : Minivan de PHNOM PENH à KAMPONG CHAM 9h30/12h. 3 nuits à l'hôtel 3 étoiles Lbn Asia, très luxueux, mais pas très cher (22€ avec PDJ). L'après-midi, petite balade à pied dans la bourgade. les 15 et 16 février : balade à vélo sur l'île Koh Pean, en traversant le fameux pont en bambou provisoire, qui est construit à la saison sèche pour passer de Kampong Cham à l'île Koh Pean et démonté à la saison des pluies. Visite d'un très beau wat , du IXème siècle, de l'époque pré-angkorienne, à 3,5 km du centre, le Wat Nokor. le 17 février : Bus de KAMPONG CHAM à PHNOM PENH 9h30/13h. A l'arrivée, un tuk-tuk, envoyé par Roger de la Villa Koh Dach, nous attendait, pour rejoindre sa guest house, à 15 km de Phnom Penh. du 17 au 20 février : 3 nuits à la Villa Koh Dach, guest house familiale. Accueil très convivial de la part de Roger, bien connu sur les forums de voyage. Roger nous a raconté le Cambodge, qu'il connait très bien et nous avons beaucoup appris en l'écoutant. les 20 et 21 février : 2 nuits à la Red House B&B chez Stefan. Accueil également très chaleureux de la part de Stefan, qui nous a permis de partager des moments très sympathiques avec sa famille. Au total, nous avons passé 5 jours de détente sur cette petite île, pour faire des balades à pied , à vélo, nous baigner dans le Mékong, profiter du calme, de la gentillesse de ses habitants et terminer notre circuit, ressourcés, avant de poursuivre vers le Vietnam. le 22 février : bus de PHNOM PENH à HO CHI MINH (7 heures de trajet environ) Le Cambodge est très souvent associé à Angkor, mais en dehors de ce site fabuleux, il y a tout un peuple accueillant, authentique, qui avance et se reconstruit . Je vous invite à aller le rencontrer.

PS : merci à tous les forumeurs qui m'ont aidée à construire ce voyage, grâce à leurs informations précieuses et leurs conseils.
Projet voyage de 3 semaines en Thaïlande et transports English translation pending
by Cutiepie42 · 2020-02-18 · 11 replies
Bonjour, je vais passer 3 semaines en Thaïlande en mars, avec mon mari c’est notre premier voyage dans ce pays, nous organisons tout nous-mêmes. Avant de réserver des hôtels, j’aimerais bien savoir si notre projet est réaliste. J’ai déjà réservé la 1e nuit à Bangkok et les 5 nuits suivantes dont 3 nuits à Hua Hin pour se remettre du décalage horaire et pour faire quand même un peu de plage et 2 nuits à Phetchaburi pour voir le parc national Kaeng Krachan. Voilà ce que j’imagine pour la suite et où j’ai besoin de vos lumières : revenir à Bangkok et y rester 3-4 jours, puis le pont de la rivière Kwai (1 nuit), ensuite 2 nuits à Ayuttaya, 2 à Sukhotai, 1 à Lampang, 3 à Chiang Rai pour voir le triangle d’or, et pour finir 3 à Chiang Mai d’où nous prenons l’avion pour le Laos. Ce qui fait en tout 15 nuitées à prévoir. Ma question aux connaisseurs : faut-il rester plus longtemps à certaines places et moins à d’autres ? Comment se déplacer d’un endroit à l’autre? D’ores et déjà merci pour les réponses à venir.
"Web check-in" chez Cebu Pacific English translation pending
by Floflo1 · 2020-02-03 · 36 replies
Bonjour,

est-ce un problème d'arriver au comptoir d'enregistrement d'un vol domestique Cebu Pacific sans avoir eu le temps ou l'opportunité de faire son web check-in, sachant que j'ai déjà des sièges numérotés réservés ?

Merci

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