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RE: Philippine and China Issue

by fluffydragon 11 May 2012

Funny you mention Chengde, OP. I live there and about 25% of the foreign teachers working here are Filipinos. I don't think any of them…
Philippine and China Issue

by ricannabis 09 May 2012

I'm not sure how many Filipinos are in this forum, but I would like to know your opinion on the issue, whether you are a Filipino or not.…
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by ANOOR 06 May 2012

Thanks @11. Yep, pure and bright.
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by manchurianexile 06 May 2012

Qingming FESTIVAL. A holiday. Tomb-sweeping day.
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by ANOOR 06 May 2012

@9 Is Qingming = Chengbeng in Min nan hua ?
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by manchurianexile 06 May 2012

How come when I asked about Chengde at Qingming the only reply I got was something like... +It was the summer hunting grounds for the…
Solo Traveller activities outside of Beijing

by acthomas 05 May 2012

Hi all, first post! Quick question really, I'm due to be in Beijing in the next month for 2 weeks and I've planned time to go see some…
Re: Chengde, Hebei province

by Enpoletas 04 May 2012

I didn't really notice any touts except the ladies selling maps outside the mountain resort. perhaps 3 months in china has made them…
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by fluffydragon 03 May 2012

There are some touts by the Chengde train station, but isn't that the case at most train stations? Living in Chengde, I find that there…
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by pianocello 03 May 2012

I liked some of the temples but there were things that bothered me. Touts kept following my group from the train station , boarded the…
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by woolf135 03 May 2012

you had me at "big rocks"
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by china1979 03 May 2012

Chengde is a nice place to visit and it's refreshing to get a well-written, positive report.
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by fluffydragon 03 May 2012

Thanks for the write up on Chengde and the recommendation for our hostel. (I don't think we got to meet, but Ming is my husband). Glad…
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by ANOOR 03 May 2012

Thanks for the info. On my to do list for the upcoming trip to Beijing. Will check fluffy's place too.
RE: Chengde, Hebei province

by John555 03 May 2012

Always good to have reports.
Chengde, Hebei province

by Enpoletas 03 May 2012

Chengde was fantastic weekend trip from Beijing! I was told it was the best getaway from BJ, but didn't believe it until i went there.…
RE: Hotels is China in August

by Maggah 29 April 2012

try hostelworld.com & hostelbookers.com They have accommodation for most budgets. I've also used agoda.com, as #2 recommends, without…
RE: Hotels is China in August

by drumbrake 29 April 2012

All the major websites have English versions. See elong.net, ctrip.com and travelzen.com Very easy to book hotels, or use one of the hostel…
RE: Where to go from Chongqing to avoid hot summer and strong sun?

by burstbubble 28 April 2012

I agree with what #6 said that Chengde in Northeastern China was the place where emperors would go for summer since the royal summer resort…
RE: Need Travel Advice CHINA

by michalkorman 26 April 2012

Thank to you all guys, Yes, I do understand that that it might seem too much for only two weeks time spent there but it is actually a…
Re: Need Travel Advice CHINA

by realmj 26 April 2012

Good arrangement. but i don't know why do you select Chengde for one day visit. it's a 300km away city from Beijing, even the highway…
RE: Need Travel Advice CHINA

by pknielsen 25 April 2012

IMHO, it is too many places in too short time, and too much big cities. Cut out Shanghai, spend less time in Hong Kong. Add a day or two…
RE: Need Travel Advice CHINA

by fluffydragon 25 April 2012

I think Beijing needs more time. I live in Chengde (and run a hostel here) and while it is a nice side trip from Beijing, I think the…
Need Travel Advice CHINA

by michalkorman 25 April 2012

Hi, Seek for travel advice for a trip in China in June/July. 4 people ( 3 adults with a 15yrs old boy) We arrive to Beijing from Tokyo…
RE: Hotels in China cancel your reservation upon arrival (is this true?)

by ShawshankBlake 19 April 2012

My appology about hostelworld, I don't really know them as I implied. Reputation should be everything for a hotel(hostel) agency, but…