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RE: Traveling in China for a few weeks

by 889 24 April 2012

Unless you've got a particular interest in Chinese revolutionary history -- Shaoshan, Nanchang Qiyi, Jinggangshan, etc. -- then that route…
RE: Hunan Province Trip

by jdvillegas 13 January 2012

Thank you both. I was not familiar with the website seems pretty useful, thank you shelemm. We will be starting and ending in Chansha…
RE: Hunan Province Trip

by 889 12 January 2012

Are you starting and ending in Changsha? If so, I'd recommend doing the trip in reverse so you can drop Shaoshan if you run out of time.…
Hunan Province Trip

by jdvillegas 12 January 2012

Dear all, I'm planing an upcoming trip to Hunan for almost 2 weeks. We will be 4 and most likely do the route: Changsha - Shaoshan -…
Re: Zhangjiajie and 3Gorges of Yangtze

by Myspices 21 September 2011

Hi hi..thanks all for your feedback. Will be embarking on the trip this October. Am tying up some loose ends here and would appreciate…
Re: Zhangjiajie and 3Gorges of Yangtze

by Myspices 12 August 2011

Dear Vianetc and Drumbrake - indeed very informative and helpful. You folks have helped so much in my planning , thanks!! Yes, i heard…
RE: Help with my itinerary- 6 weeks on a budget

by nadinega 21 June 2011

Hunan/Changsha: I don't know why exactly you want to go there (I'm not saying it's not nice), it's a big typical Chinese city with a nice…
RE: Hunan weather

by loveland 18 June 2011

That depends on how long you can stay. At Guangzhou, you can to Fenghuang by night train. After that by bus to Zhangjiajie. Then by…
Hunan weather

by BikingRicardo 18 June 2011

I am h oping to travel Guangzhou to Changsha this week. will I be able to visit Fenghuang and Shaoshan by bus and maybe most important,…
RE: Re: Hunan - Shaoshan - Fenghuang - Dehang - Zhangjiajie - Beijing

by silentsecret 07 May 2011

for hostel booking: http://www.yhachina.com/ls.php?id=204 or http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Fenghuang---Hunan-Fenghuang-International…
Re: Kaili accommodation?

by Pikadiren 05 November 2010

http://bdt.qdn.cn/Company_28_1_0/ I stay now in Hotel Lodge information on links below It s at the crossroad of Yingpanpo dong lu and…
RE: what to do between Guilin and Shanghai

by odids 05 March 2010

Hiya, I am yet to travel to China, but I have some suggestions. From Guilin you could travel north east through Hunan taking in places…
Re: Hunan - Shaoshan - Fenghuang - Dehang - Zhangjiajie - Beijing

by rattycatty 06 August 2009

Thank you very much for your help. Think Im just going to wing it! Dont have that much time and dont like to rush things so think I will…
RE: Re: Hunan - Shaoshan - Fenghuang - Dehang - Zhangjiajie - Beijing

by drumbrake 04 August 2009

Fenghuang is very picturesque, but also very crowded with tourists who like to sing karoke in the evening. Lots of places to stay. Dehang…
Re: Hunan - Shaoshan - Fenghuang - Dehang - Zhangjiajie - Beijing

by rattycatty 04 August 2009

I am back on the traveling track again and don't have a clue! Need help. I arrived in Yongzhou, Hunan on sunday. doing volunteer work…
RE: Tour - the best way?

by Shefgab 15 June 2009

Sorry, one more thing, you might find it useful if you go the independent route to occasionally buy one day group tours to areas of interest…
Corrections / Updates for China{2007} as of March, 2009

by Ralpha 31 March 2009

GUANGZHOU : p. 598 : SHOPPING : To get to "Xia Jiu Lu / Shang Jiu Lu {下九路上九路}", use MetroLine #1, Exit at Chang Shou Lu {常受路} Exit…
RE: Lanzhou vs Xiangtan

by ZHET 16 July 2008

If you haven't done so already, join the job list at teflchina.org and ask about the universities you are considering. Maybe someone on…
RE: Lhasa to Hanoi

by Eastisredtour2008 24 June 2008

The Hanoi-Beijing train does stop in Changsha, but I'm not sure if you can buy tickets starting there. The international train only goes…
RE: Which guide-book provides the best outline of modern chinese history?

by ChrisWilliams 18 May 2008

Many posters are missing the subtlety in #5, OP's request. Modern Chinese history is not openly displayed to tourists. Sure, you can…
Itinerary query (high level)

by ellyse 27 September 2007

Eh... I would really really skip Shaoshan. Somehow all these Communist stuff is too political and propaganda-ish here. Sorry, I know I…
Itinerary query (high level)

by Fwoggie 27 September 2007

OK.

This is a major change then ;-)

If the three gorges is that underwhelming (and TT isn't the only place that says so…
Places to visit,stay & things to do in Fenghuang&Wullingyuan

by gima17 07 July 2007

Shaoshan, had the birthplace/house of Chairman Mao if that interests you.
Wullingyuan is probably the highlight of Changsha Province.…
Money in China

by gima17 07 July 2007

Was in China from 2004-2006. Of course, travellers cheques are a safe option, but outside the big city, it could be a hassle to exchange…