Monday, April 21, 2025

Meet the 25-Year-Old Woman Who Traveled 42 Cities for Just $2,800!

South China Morning Post

A Chinese woman who traveled to 42 cities worldwide on a budget of about 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) is making headlines.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on the travel story of a 25-year-old woman named Xinxin, which has become a hot topic on Chinese social media.

Originally from Jiangxi Province, Xinxin obtained her master’s degree from a university in Yunnan Province. However, she has not yet found employment.

She traveled to 42 cities in countries including Russia, Thailand, and Indonesia, spending only about $2,865.

To make these travels possible, she diligently searched for the lowest airfares and train fares through various travel sites each time.

In January, Xinxin only spent about 4,000 yuan (US$530) to travel from her hometown in Jiangxi Province to Murmansk, Russia, to see the Aurora.

She utilized points from ticket sites to save on transportation costs. During her trip to Bali, Indonesia, she stayed in hotels that cost about 80 yuan ($10.50) per night, saving on accommodation expenses.

Xinxin stated, “Many people overestimate the costs associated with travel. What truly matters is how the heart feels when preparing for a journey.” She added, “Before each trip, I meticulously research transport and accommodation costs, particularly focusing on uncovering hidden benefits on travel platforms.”

She also expressed joy in meeting new people and gaining fresh insights during her travels, noting that it helped her understand herself from different perspectives. Reflecting further, she said that standing between the sky and the earth broadened her horizons, which she described as the most enjoyable aspect of traveling.

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