Kilted in China?

[Riverkilt]

Haven't been to China. Have busloads of Chinese tourists come to my little town - no clue how they afford it. Never been laughed and pointed at. Have had photo requests. Don't recall any China related negative posts.

If your imagination is worried about pickpockets you can take an old pair of jeans and cut the waistband and front pockets away from the rest of the jeans. Wear the waistband and front pockets under your kilt. Wallet in one pocket, passport in the other pocket. Keep a "give away" wallet in your sporran. Worked great for me. Found I could even access it discretely while seated in a restaurant. Main benefit for me was peace of mind.

[RAF]

Thanks gents for the input. Aside form Tartan Hiker's comment, I feel more encouraged to go for it. My first trip will be very short, so I'll go without the kilt and get "the lay of the land." The second trip will be for a longer time so I'll go kilted then.
Riverkilt, a clever idea indeed. Hadn't thought about pick pockets --- 'til now! Gee thanks

[CMcG]

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Riverkilt, a clever idea indeed. Hadn't thought about pick pockets --- 'til now! Gee thanks

That is a clever idea from Riverkilt. China is generally quite safe, but also prone to petty crime like pickpocketing, scams, and touts. You also need to be pretty careful when you cross the street because traffic can be crazy!

[Macman]

You also need to be pretty careful when you cross the street because traffic can be crazy!

That's for sure! Stand in the middle of all the other pedestrians and walk when they do, staying deep in the group, and you should survive!

[Riverkilt]

WAIT!!! At least wear a kilt to fly over and back....can't imagine flying so long without the freedom of kilts! That way you'd also have one at hand if you changed your mind or wanted a kilted pic in front of some famous or historic site. But for God's sake FLY KILTED...sooooo comfy....

[Tartan Hiker]

Well I guess this settles one other question...I must actually be funny looking.

[gordontaos]

WAIT!!! At least wear a kilt to fly over and back....can't imagine flying so long without the freedom of kilts! That way you'd also have one at hand if you changed your mind or wanted a kilted pic in front of some famous or historic site. But for God's sake FLY KILTED...sooooo comfy....

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Having now flown kilted six times, I do not think that I would fly any other way.

[thoth51]

I would also advise you to start learning Mandarin, if you haven't already. Kilt is:
苏格兰式短裙 [Pronounce] sūgélánshìduǎnqún, which means "Scottish-style short skirt."

I think it's quite safe to drop 'style' and 'short' and just call it sūgélánqún.

See RAF, I just saved you two characters. : )

[RAF]

I think it's quite safe to drop 'style' and 'short' and just call it sūgélánqún.

See RAF, I just saved you two characters. : )

Thanks for that!
I'm hearing impaired, and as it is I'm having a really hard time hearing, (and therefore pronouncing) the subtleties of Chinese speech.
I'm working on it. Luckily, we'll have a translator with us for meetings.

[Snake78]

That is a clever idea from Riverkilt. China is generally quite safe, but also prone to petty crime like pickpocketing, scams, and touts. You also need to be pretty careful when you cross the street because traffic can be crazy!

That's for sure! Stand in the middle of all the other pedestrians and walk when they do, staying deep in the group, and you should survive!

My experience: when there is a decent clearing, just walk across the street. Don't run and only stop if there are too many cars coming. Be predictable, you will be avoided as having to do the paperwork is not desired. Horns are also constantly used as just a signal that they are there, nothing like horns while driving around Boston.

Plus, if you cross kilted they will pay extra attention and you would be avoided even more.