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  1. dhelling avatar

    Re: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

    by dhelling 28 May 2012

    Great thread. I am in the middle of planning a six day stretch in early July after spending twelve days in Tibet and before a few days…

  2. turnaround avatar

    sleeping in shanghai Pudong/ Hhang Pu airports.

    by turnaround 27 May 2012

    Is it possible to spend the night by sleeping on the sofas/chairs etc in Shanghai's Pudong/HuangPu airports to catch early morning flights…

  3. everbrite avatar

    RE: Obtaining Chinese and then Mongolian tourist visas with Russian passport

    by everbrite 27 May 2012

    We don't get too many Russian passport holders on this forum so it is difficult to answer your questions. Try sending a private message…

  4. RunningDog avatar

    RE: Air quality in Hanoi

    by RunningDog 27 May 2012

    I agree with larsay--air quality in Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Shanghai is far worse than Hanoi, as is the traffic.

  5. leela3000 avatar

    RE: The Bizarre Food Gauntlet

    by leela3000 26 May 2012

    I've passed on most of the more adventurous stuff. The vats of sheep heads in China looked grim. I've only had curry goat, so it's hard…

  6. jiejie avatar

    RE: Shanghai to UB

    by jiejie 26 May 2012

    #3 that post you read was in error--there is no way a continuous train ticket can be purchased for RMB 500. The international through…

  7. 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…

  8. china1979 avatar

    RE: help for my ittenary

    by china1979 26 May 2012

    "this gonna be my first time travel to china without travel help." Make that next time. Slow down and enjoy Shanghai and Hangzhou, throw…

  9. wuhaifumike avatar

    Ask your question about moving

    by wuhaifumike 26 May 2012

    I am from a relocation company in Shanghai. We would like to answer question in this forum to let you know more about your moving and…

  10. SoloHobo avatar

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

    by SoloHobo 26 May 2012

    Shanghai Hongqaio to South Shanghai train. Is this main train station at the airport? if so, you can take the train there, as Terminal…

  11. quimiorlando avatar

    RE: Shanghai to UB

    by quimiorlando 26 May 2012

    Jiejie, can I ask you information regarding the Mongolian for a Costarican passport, I can get the visa here in Taiwan, but it costs 91…

  12. chrisj avatar

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

    by chrisj 26 May 2012

    I caught a taxi from Shanghai Hongqaio to South Shanghai train & bus station with no problem whatsoever. Signs are up in dual English…

  13. china1979 avatar

    RE: Visiting Xian

    by china1979 25 May 2012

    I'm guessing you're flying into/out of Beijing so the Xi'an part is a sidetrip. Since you're taking the time/expense to go to Xi'an,…

  14. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Day trip to great wall on airport stopover

    by SoloHobo 25 May 2012

    Thanks for the Clarification- Yes, Transit stamp, is not really a Visa. And yes, limited Nationalities get 48 hours in Shanghai to tra…

  15. jiejie avatar

    RE: Day trip to great wall on airport stopover

    by jiejie 25 May 2012

    Actually all of the above information is wrong, sort of. Listen carefully. 1) You do NOT need a visa. 2) You MAY leave the airport…

  16. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Day trip to great wall on airport stopover

    by SoloHobo 25 May 2012

    Transit Visa- As long as your are connecting to a outbound International flight, and the layover is less than 24 hours, you will be grant…

  17. bai3feng1 avatar

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

    by bai3feng1 25 May 2012

    +So I'm kind of assuming I'm going to have to take the train darn it...+ You may have difficulty taking the train without a passport…

  18. Laksamana avatar

    Re: Myanmar visa service in shanghai?

    by Laksamana 25 May 2012

    HI, I'm interested in the result? I'm also planning a trip to Burma and need to sort out a visa in Shanghai. Up date would be greatly…

  19. DirtyRoyDiaz avatar

    Tibet Permit Changes - Looking for Australians

    by DirtyRoyDiaz 25 May 2012

    Hey, If you are reading this I'm sure you are aware if the updated permit requirements for travel in Tibet. I am Australian 35, currentl…

  20. elkibi avatar

    4 days in Lijiang or Guilin? or maybe another city? what to see? help!

    by elkibi 25 May 2012

    Hi guys! I hope you can help me with this one... I will be in China in early november for work, and I want to extend my stay and see…

  21. Inspire87 avatar

    RE: Waterfalls near Shanghai

    by Inspire87 25 May 2012

    thanks for the tip Gogofar!

  22. jiejie avatar

    Re: Hi guys, needed some trip planning avise

    by jiejie 25 May 2012

    #7's itinerary sounds like a tout's--a package group tour. It makes absolutely no sense to put these 4 locations (Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin,…

  23. bluemood avatar

    Re: Hi guys, needed some trip planning avise

    by bluemood 25 May 2012

    Yes, including transport, all by airplane; Sure you can spend more time, espacially when you love the outdoors. Beijing and GuiLin have…

  24. defenestrator avatar

    RE: Trip to China in November

    by defenestrator 25 May 2012

    >Is a month too long of a visit? No, it's too short. >Im also going to Japan, so should I extend the month im having there instead…

  25. menkoiii avatar

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

    by menkoiii 24 May 2012

    Just keep in mind, it's very clear where you are going, how long it will take, and when you will get there on the metro. In a taxi, as…

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