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Vietnam vs Japan vs China trip
Posted on 7/10/19 at 11:00 am
Posted on 7/10/19 at 11:00 am
Any insight?
Wife and I been saving up a couple years to spend a couple weeks in Asia. Trying to figure out where to spend most of our time, and we (think) we’ve narrowed it down to Vietnam, Japan, and/or China.
Right now I’m leaning toward maybe a quick stop in Japan for a couple days at the end for some amazing food and stuff, but I’m really feeling like it’s be a blast to go into “deep” China or Vietnam. I.e. get away from the big cities and go way off the beaten path for a week or 2. Is this crazy/stupid?
Wife and I been saving up a couple years to spend a couple weeks in Asia. Trying to figure out where to spend most of our time, and we (think) we’ve narrowed it down to Vietnam, Japan, and/or China.
Right now I’m leaning toward maybe a quick stop in Japan for a couple days at the end for some amazing food and stuff, but I’m really feeling like it’s be a blast to go into “deep” China or Vietnam. I.e. get away from the big cities and go way off the beaten path for a week or 2. Is this crazy/stupid?
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Posted on 7/10/19 at 1:44 pm to Cold Drink
FYI-if you want to go "deep" in Japan you can do that too. Just head into the countryside . The "real" Japan. That's if you prefer a first world vacation. The islands of Kyushu and Shikoku can be much cheaper as well. It will likely wow you. Allow me to gush by saying that Japan (like France to Europe) is a civilizational triumph.
Choosing between Vietnam and China is easy for me. I'm not a China guy because the people aren't as awesome as the Japanese or Vietnamese. I'd take Vietnam all the way between those two. As for it being "stupid" to get off the beaten path, HELL NO it's not stupid, it's frickin brilliant. A couple weeks wandering around rural Asia would be the best time of your life.
Also consider Chiang Mai Thailand. If you and your wife prefer the comforts of the First World, go to Japan. If you want a little more Wild Asia-go to SE Asia.
Choosing between Vietnam and China is easy for me. I'm not a China guy because the people aren't as awesome as the Japanese or Vietnamese. I'd take Vietnam all the way between those two. As for it being "stupid" to get off the beaten path, HELL NO it's not stupid, it's frickin brilliant. A couple weeks wandering around rural Asia would be the best time of your life.
Also consider Chiang Mai Thailand. If you and your wife prefer the comforts of the First World, go to Japan. If you want a little more Wild Asia-go to SE Asia.
Posted on 7/10/19 at 5:19 pm to Cold Drink
Already been covered but I suppose I’ll voice my support and reiterate;
If you primarily want off the beaten path, and away from massive cities (most of the time) definitely Vietnam / SE Asia.
If you’re cool with just having that aspect be a smaller (time wise) part of your trip, then Japan could offer you that opportunity as well, I’m just not sure to what extent. It’s pretty modern / industrialized and transport throughout the country is very good. You wouldn’t really be “roughing” it or get the same sense of exploration.
If I were you, I’d totally go for Vietnam / SE Asia. Vietnam is a wild, interesting place and you could probably squeeze in a few days in some of the surrounding countries as well.
Just don’t step on a land mine. ;)
If you primarily want off the beaten path, and away from massive cities (most of the time) definitely Vietnam / SE Asia.
If you’re cool with just having that aspect be a smaller (time wise) part of your trip, then Japan could offer you that opportunity as well, I’m just not sure to what extent. It’s pretty modern / industrialized and transport throughout the country is very good. You wouldn’t really be “roughing” it or get the same sense of exploration.
If I were you, I’d totally go for Vietnam / SE Asia. Vietnam is a wild, interesting place and you could probably squeeze in a few days in some of the surrounding countries as well.
Just don’t step on a land mine. ;)
Posted on 7/10/19 at 7:32 pm to Cold Drink
Been to japan and china (9 provinces and deep into china)...japan by far. China can ve very strange.
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