Comments on: Hitchhiking 15 000 km through China (5/5); Nightbusses and Bundesliga

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 06:30:46 +0000

Hey man
I have been hitchhiking for a while in china. I’m not going the intensive way as you do but rather spend 1-4 nights in each new place I go to. Also I don’t mind paying transportation once in a while, especially to get out of big cities.
But it was very fun to read everything. I found myself in similar cases. The policemen always sticking around like mosquitos in rest areas/toll Gates, the minivans asking for money, and the politeness cigarettes/meals. Got free hotels as well, the repetitive police checks for minorities..

But as you said, the whole thing is to believe in the power of hitchhiking. A lot of Chinese guys will be very annoying and trying their best to convince you that hitchhiking is impossible, that you are in a bad location and that you should take a train. When you don’t speak Chinese it becomes a huge waste of time and efforts.

By: korn

korn — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 07:10:31 +0000

In reply to max.

Hey max,

for China I used a smartphone. If you want good maps, you usually buy them in the country itself. That can be a hustle. Depends on the country. In Myanmar back in the days it was almost impossible to find a proper map.

I wasn’t using a smartphone for a long time and I was travelling around without phone for 1,5 years. I know how you feel. But in the end it is just super practical and worth. Imho.

By: max

max — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:42:05 +0000

Hi!
on the first picture on this side your checking a map. I want to hitchhike trough russia, mongolia and china. Right now i am looking for good maps. Did you were happy with yours, or do you have a tip? i dont want to rely on a phone.

thanks in advance