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  1. John555 avatar

    RE: Nanning to Vietnam (Mong Cai)

    by John555 27 May 2012

    Thanks for the updates. Things always change so quick in the area and further people lead you to what suits them.

  2. hoanggiang86 avatar

    Re: Nanning to Vietnam (Mong Cai)

    by hoanggiang86 27 May 2012

    I think there must be something wrong here since the hydrofoil (high-speed boat) from Mong Cai to Halong is still running. It departs…

  3. John555 avatar

    RE: China itinerary

    by John555 18 May 2012

    And maybe we can go to Hanoi from Nanning if easier, then go up to Sapa from there a few days after. You can extend in China for 30 days…

  4. Vics1985 avatar

    Re: China itinerary

    by Vics1985 17 May 2012

    I guess we have some time to revise the plan, thanks for all your input! OK so we can look for flights nearer the time, maybe 8 weeks…

  5. Vics1985 avatar

    Re: China itinerary

    by Vics1985 16 May 2012

    Thanks! I can't seem to find a flight from Xi'an-JZG in mid October though? Which websites are best for booking internal China flights?…

  6. Vics1985 avatar

    Re: China itinerary

    by Vics1985 16 May 2012

    Thanks Jiejie! I think we will now get a flight for the Xi'an - Juizhaigou part of the journey to save some time. We were only going…

  7. Otford1 avatar

    RE: China itinerary: go left or go right?

    by Otford1 15 May 2012

    I suggest you don't go Vietnam to Nanning, Kunming but cross the border at LaoCai and head to Kiunming via Yuanyang. Possibly shorter…

  8. Liuzhenchuan avatar

    RE: China itinerary

    by Liuzhenchuan 15 May 2012

    How about the following day by day itienrary: Day01 Arrival Shanghai Day02 Shanghai: city sightseeing Day03 Shanghai: city sightseeing…

  9. Vics1985 avatar

    China itinerary

    by Vics1985 14 May 2012

    Hello, This is my first post so sorry in advance if I am covering old ground! I am planning a trip to China for a month in October (st…

  10. lucapal avatar

    RE: xChinese and xVietnamese Food

    by lucapal 13 May 2012

    I had what i was told was monkey brains in a restaurant in a small town near Nanning in Guangxi province. I went with Chinese guys that…

  11. justadotonthemap avatar

    China itinerary: go left or go right?

    by justadotonthemap 12 May 2012

    Hi, I have a general "itinerary" question for those familiar with travel in China. I'm spending 8 weeks there in July-Aug, likely star…

  12. gagalichen avatar

    RE: Travelling in China

    by gagalichen 11 May 2012

    I had major problems getting train tickets several times but could get to my destination by bus most of the time. I did get stuck in Nanning…

  13. Giora avatar

    RE: Visa's

    by Giora 11 May 2012

    It's very easy to get a Vietnamese visa in Nanning - it takes 1-3 days, depending on how much money you pay, and there are no complicated…

  14. westwood avatar

    RE: Visa's

    by westwood 11 May 2012

    Easy in Kunming and Nanning. Last major ports of call before Vietnam.

  15. caiuss avatar

    RE: Nanning to Vietnam (Mong Cai)

    by caiuss 08 May 2012

    So, this is how it was: - The train arrived ~2h late in Nanning, so no chance to catch a bus that evening. - Took a bus the next day at…

  16. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Solo Traveller activities outside of Beijing

    by SoloHobo 05 May 2012

    I agree, Nanning and Shanghia are worth the time. Shanghai is so much nicer than Beijing on many levels, culture/history aside.

  17. linibean avatar

    RE: Hanoi - Nanning by bus.... where to buy ticket?

    by linibean 04 May 2012

    Just to update: bought a ticket today to "Nam Ninh" (Nanning) in Hanoi; the Hong Ha Hotel has shut down (looks like it's being gutted)…

  18. kivine avatar

    May/June/July China Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Malaysia

    by kivine 01 May 2012

    Hi, I will be in Beijing for a Uni summer programme from 13th May till 26th+++ May, from there(after 26th) I will be planning to backpack…

  19. kivine avatar

    May/June/July China Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Malaysia

    by kivine 01 May 2012

    Hi, I will be in Beijing for a Uni summer programme from 13th May till 26th+++ May, from there(after 26th) I will be planning to backpack…

  20. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Which way through Thailand/Laos?

    by SoloHobo 30 April 2012

    I have been on this forum since 2001, under TicoTim beack then, had 25,000 post, so when it comes to sharing opinions, advice and travel…

  21. visaforvietnam avatar

    RE: Vietnam Visa in Nanning

    by visaforvietnam 26 April 2012

    Vietnam visa for Indian passport holders now easy again. Good luck

  22. pratyeka avatar

    RE: hong kong--guangxi--han noi

    by pratyeka 25 April 2012

    The Nanning (Minorities?) Museum is great and will tie in well to the Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi which is unmissable. Guilin is not…

  23. 889 avatar

    RE: Airline destinations from Chongquing, including neighbour countries

    by 889 24 April 2012

    Vietnam as a whole is far more interesting than Hainan, hands down. To get to Hanoi fairly cheaply from CHONGQING, fly to Nanning then…

  24. StrictlyBren avatar

    Re: Chinese visa update. HCMC, Phnom Pehn

    by StrictlyBren 24 April 2012

    I had trouble on getting up to date info on this topic. So I'll add my two cents, hope it helps. As an Irish national I could get a 30…

  25. drumbrake avatar

    RE: hong kong--guangxi--han noi

    by drumbrake 23 April 2012

    After Macau, spend a day or so in Kaiping. Then go to Yangshuo, and also see the rice terraces and Chengyang Bridge.Then down to Nanning…

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