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Anonymous
Sup /trv/,

I'm going over to China for a month on Thursday and as someone who has only gone as far as Canada in the last 15 years, I was wondering if any of you can give me some obvious tips not to get robbed/killed. My cousin got robbed in Thailand for lol30USD and hes a pretty big guy.
>> Anonymous
dont go, i'll miss you.
>> Anonymous
dont drink the water and dont wear a giant american flag with a penis on it
>> Anonymous
>My cousin got robbed in Thailand
Not really surprising.
>> Anonymous
Be ready to be stared at.

They don't mean any harm or disrespect, they're just curious is all, especially recent immigrants from the country (you may be the first non-Asian person they have ever seen irl).

As far as crime is concerned, I wouldn't worry about it; China is a pretty safe country in terms of crime. Just use common sense and you'll be fine. Be on the lookout for merchants trying to take advantage of tourists, guard your valuables from pickpocekts, etc.

And for the love of God, don't drink the water. That includes not ordering ice with your drink from restaurants (places like McDonalds, or anywhere else that makes their ice from distilled water will be fine). I learned this the hard way.
>> Anonymous
>>36012
China is in boicot for Tibet, those fuckers have enough money and land, why the fuck go teasing some shitty pile of mountains.
>> Anonymous
>>36056

*cough*yanks*cough*iraq*cough
>> Anonymous
>>36254
So? you're both being dicks, it doesn't cancel each other out

And no one's going to do a thing to you in China, they don't dare tangle with foreigners anyway
>> Anonymous
>>36012
China =/= Thailand. Thailand is a shithole. By any measurable stat, China is safer than the US or Canada.
>> Anonymous
>>36044

If you go to a major city in China like Beijing or Shanghai, nobody will give a fuck if you're white.

Also, outdated map in OP is outdated.
>> Anonymous
Watchout for fucking pickpockets. Wallets in front pocket so if theres a hand in your pants, you'll know it's for the wrong reasons. Uncle in HK said to do this, and tour guide from Hangzhou, Shanghai to Beijing specifically stated to not carry loose valuables like jewelery. I think it's universal that pick pockets hang around tourist spots in any country, but China, EVERYONE looks the same and you'll lose sight of the guy who jacked you quick.

I also "bumped" into a bunch of street toughs on Nanjing Road. Just grazed arms while they were tring to look hard and walk tough, so it was nothing.
>> Anonymous
>>36344
ya same tip, wallet front pocket. i spent so much time in china getting in the habit of this (even though i never had a problem) i still carry my billfold in my front pocket out of habit
>> Anonymous
OP here, thanks for the advice. I'm not going to drink and water, wear any penis shirts and will not take it as a compliment when anybody grabs my ass. One more question; should I bring my laptop or would that just be extra weight since there should be internet cafes and shit around.
>> Anonymous
>>36467
In most cities you'll find internet cafes everywhere. They charge around 2 yuan per hour.

Bring your passport though as they might need to check I.D.
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>> Anonymous
Learn some Chinese. (They do not speak English!)
>> Anonymous
>>36618

lol is that Xinjiang? You guys lost, get over it!
>> Anonymous
China is a pretty safe country; at least for someone who is recognisably a foreigner. There are many scammers, but violent crime against tourism is almost unheard.

When you get off at the airport, people will approach you saying "taxi". NEVER go with these people. Most of them just want to charge you outrageous prices knowing your a vulnerable tourist. There should be a taxi rank very close, and the queues aren't too bad.

Almost everyone that approaches you in the street to start a conversation is hoping to get money out of you. A common trick is to drag you off to drink coffee or tea at outrageous prices (even if you think its free at the time).

Taxi drivers almost never speak english. Always have your destination written down in chinese characters (especially important for your hotel). A lot of hotels will have small cards at the front with the name of the hotel in mandarin as well as some common destinations. Make sure you have at least the hotels name when you hop off the plane though.

If your not in Shanghai (and possibly even then) expect to have trouble getting cash off a card.

Carry a lot of cash, and keep it in many different spots. I personally keep most of my money wrapped secretly around my waste under my clothes. Bumbags are good even if they look foul.

Keep your passport around your neck.

In cheap hotels and hostels, never leave valueables in your bag. It's not unheard of for the cleaning staff to steal things.

Its helpful to have a table to convert different amounts of currency.

have fun! It's daunting when you first get off the plane, but China is an easy place to travel.
>> Anonymous
Watch out for the women

You are a once in a lifetime ticket for them

You'll get approached like a flies on shit

Especially from young 16 year old lolis

ahaha

Stay away from them anyway - They stink

Stay away from all the chinese - they all have diseases and cancers ;/ etc
>> Anonymous
>>36012
learning some pinyin helps
>> Anonymous
china is easy to travel in, learn some basic phrases, have a visa-card (and take out money in large chunks)
and dont trust people who confront you in the street, or when getting of your train/bus/flight and you will a blast.
>> Anonymous
>>37577
You know, you can lie about your name and stuff to the 16 year old lolis to get laid and not have consequences. Well, except maybe STDs.
>> CAustin !!0/l4G2gi9Cp
Tell everyone that you recently converted to Falun Gong. They'll love you for it!
>> CAustin !!0/l4G2gi9Cp
Oh, and by the way, I happen to be leaving for China today. What a coincident. I'll be there for 15 days--are you going to be in Beijing, OP?
>> Anonymous
>>39033
OP here, been to Thailand so far and it sucked. Heading out to mainland China from Macau later today and I'll be over at Beijing five days after that. From what I've seen so far, its rather obvious where all the tourist traps are. They tend to have calculators right at the stalls for easy currency conversion and lots of English.