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RE: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

by chrisj 27 May 2012

"I would even advise to skip the top of Emei entirely" Disagree. See for yourself: http://www.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=7&p=17…
RE: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

by meczko 27 May 2012

By "cheating" on Emei Shan, as outlined by Chrisj in #6 you would actually miss the most interesting parts of the mountain and reach only…
RE: Tibet closed now what?

by GilTi 26 May 2012

@ daledobie - Qinghai is mostly Tibetan, but it's not on his way.. your route is well planned. Yunnan is also one of the 'Tibetan' prov…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by lundberg105 26 May 2012

Is there million dollar question (or maybe 300 rmb question) - Is it worth 300 rmb for two people to get into Emei Shan? I'm guessing…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by drumbrake 26 May 2012

Re Emei -there is a bus to near the top (Leidongping), and then cable car a bit further up, and then you get to Golden Summit. Hope it…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by jiejie 25 May 2012

I think TLG is OK but very overhyped by the backpacker crowd. I would certainly go, but wouldn't prolong a stay by an extra day just…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by 889 25 May 2012

I complained about the grafitti, but as well I wasn't that impressed with the hike; not a useless trip by any means, but TLG is not a…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by drumbrake 25 May 2012

TLG was a highlight for me. The only negative things I read are about the graffiti on rocks advertising guesthouses there. Chengdu to…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by lundberg105 25 May 2012

I just happened on a post where the majority of people who posted stated something to the effect of "TLG really isn't worth the time or…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by lundberg105 25 May 2012

What about Chengdu, Emei Shan, Leshan, or seeing pandas? I hadn't planned on pandas or Leshan, but would be open to suggestions. I'm hoping…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by lundberg105 25 May 2012

I definitely appreciate your help and don't get me wrong, I fully understand that having been there and done it before knowledge is much…
Re: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

by jiejie 24 May 2012

You don't need 3 full days in Chengdu. One day is enough for city, see my Sanxingdui and Dujiangyan comments below for other 1/2 day…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by jiejie 24 May 2012

#5 Man it's your thing, do what you want. :-D I hear your rationale, but my thinking was identical to the points #6 brought up. From…
RE: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

by drumbrake 24 May 2012

I spent a good half day in Leshan exploring the temples near the Buddha, and then took a bus to Emei and stayed the night at the base…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by drumbrake 24 May 2012

The advantages of getting to Lijiang via Panzhihua and then bus are first that you arrive a night earlier; second you are not having to…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by lundberg105 24 May 2012

I really appreciate the tips and I'm sure you'll say "Man, it's your thing, do what you want" but it makes a bit more sense to me to go…
Re: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by jiejie 24 May 2012

Overall time frame is OK but agree with above respondents, your breakdown isn't quite right. Way too long at Emei Shan. And too much…
Re: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by foolishmortal 24 May 2012

With that sort of schedule you may want to consider flying; it's only about 500 kuai from Chengdu to Lijiang.
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by drumbrake 24 May 2012

I agree, it's about right. With spare days you could visit places such as Leshan (on the way to Emei), Baisha (near Lijiang) and Jianshui…
RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by finetrip68 24 May 2012

You have one or even two days too long on Emei Shan and you don't need more time for the Tiger Leaping Gorge than the two days you have…
RE: Yunnan/Sichuan. Need help

by bai3feng1 23 May 2012

Your plan involves lots of long bus rides. Two points to consider: 1. Xishuangbanna is quite far south and it's real hot in the summer…
Re: Bus times Kanding - Ya'an - Emei Shan

by matt5867 23 May 2012

I disagree with the posters who say buying bus tickets is too complicated and you should use a travel agency. Why waste the money to…
RE: Yunnan/Sichuan. Need help

by kereru 23 May 2012

You would need to find an extra day or 2 if you want to include JZG by bus rather than fly. The bus takes about 9-11 hours. They are…
Yunnan/Sichuan. Need help

by manolodub 23 May 2012

Hi there, I'm going to stay 1 month in China, mid-july to mid-august. What do you think about what I've been planning? I would have liked…
Re: Travelling in China

by sarah_lu 11 May 2012

Thank you so much for the informaive and useful reply! I will take your advuce and try to book ahead where possible. I have posted another…