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  1. jiejie avatar

    Re: China domestic flights: do you absolutely NEED your passport

    by jiejie 26 May 2012

    Sometimes you can't have your cake and eat it, too. If getting an Indian visa is your priority, then cancel your Lanzhou trip and stick…

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    Visiting Xian

    by petitepiper 24 May 2012

    Hi there, I'm planning a trip to Xian in August with a group of friends - one of them suggests 2 days in Xian (one night) - hopefully…

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    RE: circuit

    by byxiao 23 May 2012

    You can group your destination into 4 groups,BEIJING in North China, NANJING, SUZHOU,SHANGHAI, HANGZHOU and HUANGSHAN in Eastern China,GUILI…

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    RE: circuit

    by drumbrake 23 May 2012

    Assuming unlimited time: Beijing, (train) Shanghai, (train) Suzhou, (train) Nanjing, (train) Hangzhou, (train or bus) )Huangshan, (fly)…

  5. manchurianexile avatar

    RE: what do u think

    by manchurianexile 22 May 2012

    Given that there are only direct trains to Hong Kong from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou you're limiting yourself a fraction by not wanting…

  6. jdb1974 avatar

    Re: Meditation in Nanjing

    by jdb1974 19 May 2012

    That's too bad, but not too surprising. I'd probably feel too self-conscious to just sit in a corner somewhere. I don't need to be in…

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    Re: Shanghai

    by TRRK 19 May 2012

    Mingtwon Hiker Hostel has an excelent location, 5-10 min walk to either the Bund or Nanjing Rd (and metro) so it's good for a first time…

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    RE: TV Host Offers Advice on How to Throw Out ‘Foreign Trash’

    by Tokheim 19 May 2012

    I think most people will agree that in any country, 98% of the people are fine and the other 2% are bad eggs (the latter would include…

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    RE: Shanghai>Nanjing>Qufu>Yangshou>Miranmar route

    by njoy 18 May 2012

    I think I'll post another thread to ask about the least polluted areas to visit in Asia. Obviously need to avoid most big cities (except…

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    RE: Shanghai>Nanjing>Qufu>Yangshou>Miranmar route

    by njoy 18 May 2012

    Thanks, jeanieh, I do have several questions. First, what is the air quality like in Yangshuo? My husband has developed some lung problems…

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    RE: Shanghai>Nanjing>Qufu>Yangshou>Miranmar route

    by jeanieh 18 May 2012

    Its awhile since I was in Shandong province so I can't help you there. Nearly a year since I left Yangshuo....I do miss it....however…

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    Shanghai>Nanjing>Qufu>Yangshou>Miranmar route

    by njoy 18 May 2012

    We (my husband and I, both over 65) will arrive in Shanghai early in November 2012, then on to Nanjing and Qufu, then Yangshuo. We want…

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    RE: Summer in Thialand

    by Twinklebelle 17 May 2012

    I just saw your name is nanjingrob, how strange... can i assume like me that you're based in Nanjing? Anyway I'm also hoping to hit Thailand…

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    RE: hitch hiking in China

    by trekker502 14 May 2012

    The OP stated that they hitchhiked for 3 weeks in one province -- the Yunnan Province. I do have past experience in China in 2006, when…

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    RE: Pudong Airport - Train or Taxi? Getting to Maglev Train.

    by SoloHobo 14 May 2012

    Yep, thats where you want to go, and I suggest taking the smaller roads over there like Si Chuan Zhong Lu, for 3 blocks then left, if…

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    RE: Lonely planet iBook won't work on IPad

    by SoloHobo 14 May 2012

    Go the Genius Bar at the Apple stores, there are 2 in Shanghai. In Pudong across from Bund near Pearl Tower in front of the IFC Mall (Ritz…

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    RE: Pudong Airport - Train or Taxi? Getting to Maglev Train.

    by SoloHobo 13 May 2012

    The Meglev train is joined by Line 2 in Pudong. The ride on the Meglev to the airport is only about 20 Minutes as I recall, as it goes…

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    RE: Getting a dentist in China?

    by SoloHobo 13 May 2012

    There are good dentist clinics for foreigners in both cities, but the cost saving will be nothing. I would suggest you go to Costa Rica,…

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    RE: Shanghai 6.5 days

    by SoloHobo 12 May 2012

    I lived in Shanghai, and can only suggest things based on my interest, as you dont mention yours, what age you are, lifestyle etc. I…

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    RE: Proposed itinerary - comments/advice please?

    by chrisj 12 May 2012

    My mistake Yangzhou is in Jiangsu near Nanjing, & a spot I have been meaning to get to, but haven't yet. I meant Yangshuo in Guangxi.…

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    Re: Shanghai 6.5 days

    by Inspire87 11 May 2012

    It really depends on what you're looking for. Something modern or old. If you want to snap photos or party like a rock star. 1st thing.…

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    RE: 6-day, 6-night Central China itinerary

    by Bassalegboy 10 May 2012

    Shanghai is definitely worth more than a day and a half. But of course it would depend on how intensely you wish to visit. You could see…

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    Re: Philippine and China Issue

    by chrisj 09 May 2012

    +The only real prejudices I've seen in China was some of my students declaring hatred for the Japanese+ I'm in Wuxi, and a couple of…

  24. gnaij avatar

    6-day, 6-night Central China itinerary

    by gnaij 09 May 2012

    Here's my plan for a week in the Shanghai region later this month. Does this sound about right? Day 1: Shanghai (arrive early afternoon)…

  25. manchurianexile avatar

    RE: Trip Bejing Xian Shanghai

    by manchurianexile 08 May 2012

    I'd spend the best part of the first week in Beijing doing the wall, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, etc, etc.. Get…

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