Chinese visa update
Posted at 06:34PM Apr 15, 2008 by geekgal
Until recently, it was relatively easy to get a Chinese visa. The Thorn Tree community is keeping travellers abreast of recent changes to procedures and how it might affect you if you're already on the road.
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Tensions in Tibet
Posted at 10:22AM Mar 17, 2008 by G-Woman
All eyes were on the escalating tensions in Tibet over the weekend, as violence erupted in Lhasa. Our Lonely Planet community were in the thick of the discussion and debate.
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Shaolin Kung Fu
Posted at 05:28PM Nov 16, 2007 by CarolB
What happens when an Icelandic duo go on holidays to India and China? Quite a lot actually, here's one of their best clips. Don't let their size fool you - these mini Shaolin monks have all the moves.
This clip has a great mix of colour and movement - and inspires you to think about how to amp-up your next trip by taking a more hands-on approach (see their Bollywood clip for some wrestling moves). Just watch out for that axe!
Check it out here.
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Itinerary Advice for Trip to China
Posted at 04:15PM Sep 19, 2007 by CarolB
So you have 18 days in China. What's the best way to spend that time? Would you recommend Beijing over Shanghai? What part of the Great Wall should you visit to avoid sharing it with millions of others?
Fwoggie seeks advice on his proposed itinerary in our forum thread of the day.
Related links: China Branch on Thorn Tree, China: Away from the crowds and the noise (Bluelist), World Guide China, Guidebooks on China
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