China
2017
Summary
I spent a semester studying at Shaoguan University, we traveled the south from Guangzhou to Changsha, cultivating my initial love for travel.
China is one of those few countries which are absolutely enormous, you could travel it for years and still barely scratch the surface.
Each province boasts a unique history and culture spanning millennia. However, I found food quality concerning and the Great Firewall significantly hindered basic tasks like travel planning.
Scores
Beauty
Affordability
Food
Hospitality
Safety
Accessibility
Video
Final Score
4 / 10
Advice
Trip Duration
1 - 3 Months
Currencies Used
CN¥
Best Months
April - October
Daily Budget
¥300 ($40 USD)
Challenges
Many hotels refuse to check foreigners in, often based on skin color
Google and Facebook services are blocked by the government which includes Gmail, Play Store, Maps, Instagram and Youtube
Do
Install a VPN on your phone before arriving to access Google & Facebook services
Don't
Visit only major (Tier 1) cities
Attempt a 'hookup', Chinese people generally have strong traditional/conservative values
