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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: Travelling in China

by sakya 12 May 2012

Hi Have for the most part stayed in hostels/guesthouses booked through Hostelbookers or Hostel world . They are great places to stay…
RE: Traveling in China for a few weeks

by drumbrake 23 April 2012

I suppose you are interested in large cities which is why you have chosen those places. Of the places, only really Xiamen and Chengdu…
Xiahe area--one last question

by samnc0 23 April 2012

First, thanks all of you for assisting me in my travels next month. I have been to China twice in the past four years, but this trip…
RE: China small towns...all the same?

by 889 18 April 2012

Traditional Chinese architecture varies geographically, so while the canal towns around Suzhou are somewhat similar, Pingyao, Langzhong…
China small towns...all the same?

by samnc0 18 April 2012

I am a photographer, and have a keen interest in small old towns, small town life, etc... Are these kinds of towns like Lijiang, Fenguang…
RE: need some help on small towns

by rouentahl 06 April 2012

I've only been to Dangjiacun and Pingyao. I've considered Langzhong, until I realized what a pain it would be in terms of transportation,…
RE: 12 Irish Sports Students travel to CHENGDU. HELP NEEDED

by drumbrake 31 March 2012

Emei Shan for one weekend. Perhaps Langzhong for another weekend (5 hours by bus from Chengdu) - not a lot to do there, but it is a very…
RE: Flashpacking in China

by kalki 17 March 2012

In 2009 husband and I spent 4 weeks in China - basically did a loop around the northern central area. Last year we spent 2 months just…
RE: Yunan and Sichuan itinary

by kalki 10 March 2012

Good suggestions from drumbake. Shaxi is an absolute delight where husband and I spent about 4 days cycling, walking, enjoying the market…
RE: Yunan and Sichuan itinary

by drumbrake 09 March 2012

Perhaps visit Shaxi between Dali and Lijiang. Then Lugu Lake. Then on towards Emei, Leshan and Chengdu. Then Langzhong.
RE: Weekend Trip from Chongqing

by jiejie 07 March 2012

What about old town of Langzhong. You'll need to bus north from Chongqing, about 4-ish hours, go past city of Nanchong. Spend time there,…
RE: China Itinerary HK to Beijing

by drumbrake 05 March 2012

From Hong Kong head to Yongding and see the toulous before Xiamen. Maybe stop in Chaozhou first before Yongding. Then head north, maybe…
Re: advice for first time solo traveler

by sakya 04 March 2012

Hi One more point which I believe is important which relates to middle age and late in life men travelling through Asia and the reputaio…
RE: Is Yangtze cruise -

by drumbrake 28 February 2012

Opps - typo - I meant Pingyao and Lijiang being overrun. Agree about Langzhong - lovely place with few tourists.
RE: Is Yangtze cruise -

by sakya 28 February 2012

Hi I was surprised with Drumbrakes comment on Langzhong. I spent a few days there and was surprised by the lack of tourists , chinese…
RE: Four weeks China in August?

by drumbrake 28 February 2012

Print out this resource made by a thorntree poster: http://www.vegetarian-china.info/ Budget should be ok, although entry prices will…
RE: Is cruise Yangtze cruise -

by drumbrake 27 February 2012

>unique old china towns Go to places such as Pingyao (Shanxi), Langzhong (Sichuan) and perhaps Lijiang (Yunnan) then (although with Pingy…
RE: A Flavour of China (2 week itinerary)

by drumbrake 15 February 2012

Sometimes getting train tickets at short notice can be hard. Try to get as early as possible - you can sometimes get in another city…
RE: 7 weeks in southern China

by kalki 06 February 2012

For an 8 week trip in southern China, husband and I did the following: Guilin, Yangshuo (with the latter spent a couple of days doing…
RE: Free Chinese Old Towns

by drumbrake 31 January 2012

Pingyao does not have an entrance fee, but if you want to go on the city walls or in many of the buildings, you need to buy a ticket.…
RE: Recommended places in Yunnan, Sichuan and Guilin

by drumbrake 14 January 2012

I would chose just the once province in addition to Beijing (4 nights). I think all your choices are good. Around Guilin is easiest for…
RE: Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Tibet in July

by drumbrake 07 January 2012

Yunnan - places such as Kunming (transport hub), Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lugu Lake. Sichuan - Emeishan, Leshan, Chengdu (for…
RE: Sichuan

by 889 05 January 2012

If you want the sort of place where you'll meet other foreign travellers, then that's a bit of a limit: Beijing, Shanghai, Pingyao, Xi'an,…
RE: One week around Chengdu

by kalki 03 January 2012

We spent about 5 days in Chengdu early last year. It was part of 8 weeks in southern China. We had high expectations of Chengdu but it…