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For westerners traveling to Asia, is it better to vacation in China or Japan?

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Japan
65% 218 votes Total: 333 votes
China
35% 115 votes
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  • 1 of 13

    by Sam Porter

    Which is best China or Japan? Well, we have to ask why these two are even being compared, they are as different as England and Italy and both have equally as much to offer in t...read more

  • 2 of 13

    by Ann Miller

    Japan or China? Why not both? I haven't been to China yet, but I lived in Japan for several months and can recommend it as a vacation destination. Japan is both fascinating...read more

  • 3 of 13

    by Scott Hayden

    It can be a tough decision on whether to take a vacation in China or Japan, since both countries have much to offer. China is immense and full to the brim with impressive temple...read more

  • 4 of 13

    by Desni White

    Having been to both Japan and China, i would have to say that Japan does have the edge for Westerners assuming they want a comfortable middle-priced holiday. In August 2004, i ...read more

  • 5 of 13

    by Jacqueline O'Donnell

    Despite being a marvelous attraction, until China addresses its human rights issues Westerners should choose Japan as a vacation destination over China. You see, despite ma...read more

  • 6 of 13

    by Sheena Lee

    I have been to both Japan and China, and I must say that while it really differs from person to person, Japan would be a better place for westerners to vacation in. Why? The...read more

  • 7 of 13

    by Vicki Bolitho

    As a western woman traveling alone I found Japan a much safer place to spend time, while on the other hand I found my experiences in China a little more daunting. While China h...read more

  • 8 of 13

    by Francois Verlynde

    As a traveler who loves to explore a country without restraints I would definitely prefer to visit Japan. I would however exclude Hong Kong from China, as it has been influen...read more

  • 9 of 13

    by AmazonRider

    For Westerners who travel to Asia for vacation especially for the first time, Japan is definitely the choice. This is the country where you can get to see the beautiful nature, ...read more

  • 10 of 13

    by Barbara Peterson

    China has been in the news a great deal lately, because Beijing will shortly be hosting the Olympics. What is that news? That Beijing has a tremendous smog problem which officia...read more

  • 11 of 13

    by Amy Huang

    While China is still trying to clean up its pollution for the 2008 Olympics, while they are still sorting out their human right issues, while the entire world is still thinking ...read more

  • 12 of 13

    by Dentist

    I suggest that for westerners its the Japan which is the best place to travel than China.Japan is a great country for everyone to visit.Japan has a very rich culture and moreove...read more

  • 13 of 13

    by Lisa Fagan

    Although I have never been there, I would prefer to go to Japan instead of China. China, over the last several decades, has been under hard-line Communist rule, has has had huma...read more

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    by Lao Ke

    As I read through the pros for Japan vs. the cons against China in this debate, the common thread against travel to China seems to be the perceptions of the human rights abuses ...read more

  • 2 of 11

    by Marilyn De Angelis Pennell

    China or Japan? It all depends on what you are looking for and how open you are to what you find. Are you a tourist or a traveler? If you are new to Asia and simply want a taste...read more

  • 3 of 11

    by ChinaBrit

    Let's face it this discussion is a paper' exercise and in reality every reader has the opportunity to go to both China and Japan. What we are looking at here is priority. Since...read more

  • 4 of 11

    by Lostinchina

    China and Japan although separated by a narrow body of water are worlds apart in appeal for the modern traveller. While there may be some similarities in culture, cuisine, chara...read more

  • 5 of 11

    by Sweetsmile

    It is better to vacation in China than in Japan for westerners traveling to Asia. Some westerners think that Japan is a better place for its culture, food etc, and they think th...read more

  • 6 of 11

    by Hilary Fossheim

    In the summer of 2004, my only son went off to China to teach English. Being the softy Mum that I am, I had to follow to make sure all was well. So in March 2005, off I went on ...read more

  • 7 of 11

    by Angie Tam Sing

    China it is! I must confess that I have never been to Japan, but have recently returned from an amazing trip to China. During the 12 days that I was there (on a regulated tou...read more

  • 8 of 11

    by James McNulty

    Worries About China I have never been to China, and I was stationed in Japan many years ago, but as much as I would like to see China, their Politics worry me. I know a lo...read more

  • 9 of 11

    by David Henry

    Hi James Have you been in trouble with the government or law in USA or any other country you have visited? Do you feel that China is the only country that has corrupt citi...read more

  • 10 of 11

    by Richard Ford

    If you are very rich then try Japan. The rest of us should try China. Right now China is as cheap as it will ever be. The currency has been deliberately undervalued in order ...read more

  • 11 of 11

    by Yihua Wang

    I'd prefer to have a holiday in China. I really don't know why there are so many people think Japan is a good place to vacation. I have to admit that Japan has many great ...read more

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