Zhongdian Travel Forum

hello, i am flying to Beijing for 3 days on 13th July and then heading to Xian. i then plan to travel mainly yunnan area going to lijiang, dali, kumming, yangshuo over to hong kong. roughly that plan is anyway! i could only get a 30 day visa and fly out of hong kong on 15th August.
1. do you think i will be ok travelling as a solo female in Zhongdian area
2. how long minimum would you think - would a few days be ok?
3. how easy is it to get around & see things if im going on my own
4. is it expensive? as i am on a slight budget!
any advise would be fab, thank you Amy :)

hi Amy

It sounds to me like you're looking for general assurance that your trip is going to be OK, and I'm going to give it to you.

First, your iteinerary sounds terrific. Seeing Beijing - Xi'an - Yunnan - Yangshuo is a great route with lots to see and enjoy.

Is there any reason in particular that you're worried about Zhongdian? That's a pretty big tourist area. The normal safety precautions apply, but you should be fine.

Yunnan is pretty cheap as long as you stay away from the obvious tourist traps (identifying as anyone touting for your business). Getting to the places you mentioned is not a problem because they are all major spots on the Chinese and foreign tourist circuit. And since the transport options are plentiful, prices are reasonable.

Have a good trip!

crewrower

hi thanks for the reply i think im just a little worried about being in China during the olympics, i have quite alot i want to do and hope i can get about quickly and that transport will be avaliable. guess ill c as ill be there tonight! thanks :)