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RE: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

by bai3feng1 27 May 2012

#8 -- I agree about sampling local food and local life. Thankfully, I'm on a loose enough schedule that I can spend a few hours in a tea…
RE: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

by bai3feng1 25 May 2012

Thanks very much for the excellent suggestions. You have given me a lot to think about. I will spend less time in Chengdu itself and…
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: Huang Long; from Jiuzhaigou. How to travel by taxi

by drumbrake 23 May 2012

1. Generally yes it is safe. If you are a single female, be a little more cautious though. 2. From the airport to Huanglong and then…
Re: Xiahe and Labrang Monastery situation

by morgantintagel 22 May 2012

Yes, there is a direct bus leaving 6.am (or 6.30 not sure anymore) from Jiuzhaigou, going to Chuanzhusizhen (somehow back direction…
RE: Extending visa in Songpan (China)

by gztouchqueenie 14 May 2012

our products:visa, HK company, HK bank account, driving license,trading company , trade mark,tax&accounting ,etc. our companys' website:w…
RE: hitch hiking in China

by westwood 14 May 2012

There are countries, including New Zealand where hitch hiking is accepted and those doing the hitching arent expected to pay, Its always…
RE: hitch hiking in China

by westwood 14 May 2012

We couldnt even get a couple of kms back to Songpan (On a bus and overshot the town) without having to pay for a ride. The guy had his…
RE: Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan

by kereru 10 May 2012

Usually easiest to combine Huaunglong with the airport as it is the opp direction from jzg. Another option is to leave HL until your last…
RE: Langmusi from Chengdu through Songpan or Aba and up north

by amdoboy 07 May 2012

Just to update: We had a great trip last week. We ended up staying in Ruo'ergai. We were never stopped, so it seems that Ruo'ergai,…
Tips: JiuZhaiGou; Huang Long and Four Girls Mountains-Si Guniang Shan

by Alwaysatraveler 06 May 2012

*Chengdu-Jiu Zhai Gou-Huang Long-Si Guniang Shan (Four Girls Mountains) -Chengdu* +Beginning of May 2012+ As the Thorn Tree Travel Forum…
Re: 2012 PERMIT SITUATION UPDATE

by julie_sam42 06 May 2012

We were in Xiahe and Langmusi last week. FIrst time we tried to get bux tickets from Songpan to Zoige (on way to Langmusi), the lady wouldn'…
RE: Yushu (Jyekundo) - Qinghai province

by kawachen 05 May 2012

Hi Laohu, Most of places in western Sichuan such as Gantse prefecture and Aba(Ngawa) prefecture are still not open for foreign travelers…
Re: Xiahe and Labrang Monastery situation

by akdn1 03 May 2012

You don't need to go to Lanzhou first. Buses link Jiuzhaigou to Songpan, then onwards to Zoige (Ruo'ergai) and finally Langmusi. But,…
RE: Extending visa in Songpan (China)

by thejamiemc 01 May 2012

THANKS VERY MUCH GUYS!!!!
RE: Extending visa in Songpan (China)

by 889 01 May 2012

Contrary to what No. 1 says, you don't "go the the local police station" to extend your visa. You go to a special office of the PSB, the…
Re: Extending visa in Songpan (China)

by Dale164 01 May 2012

If you are in Songpan, I would recommend going to Emma's Kitchen, which is a well known traveller's restaurant / cafe near the horse trekkin…
RE: Jiuzhaigou or songpan horses? - how many days for Jiuzhai gou?

by kereru 01 May 2012

Jiuzhaigou is vastly over-priced - the most expensive park I've visited in 8 years in China. How can you charge people to visit a National…
RE: British, extending Chinese visa in Leshan

by Giora 30 April 2012

Visa extensions cost 160 RMB, sometimes 165. I've heard that officially Brits are actually supposed to pay more (something like 300 RMB),…
Re: Extending visa in Songpan (China)

by nomadchina 30 April 2012

Usually smaller places do the extensions faster than big towns. I have no experience of Songpan, though.
RE: Extending visa in Songpan (China)

by tdavey 29 April 2012

First, I think you need to go the local police station and ask them about it, i am sure someone will help you to get all the information…
RE: British, extending Chinese visa in Leshan

by thejamiemc 29 April 2012

Thanks very much for the advice guys, I shall go get the extension in Songpan, seems like the best place for me to get it. Does anyon…
Extending visa in Songpan (China)

by thejamiemc 29 April 2012

Hello everybody, I was wondering has anyone had any recent experiences extending their Chinese visa in Songpan? How long did it take?…
RE: British, extending Chinese visa in Leshan

by finetrip68 29 April 2012

http://www.evisaasia.com/visa-extension/chinese-visa-extension-in-leshan-sept-2011/ Just go there in the morning around 10am and better…
RE: How many days needed in Chengdu Area?

by jiejie 29 April 2012

May 30--drumbrake's idea of Songpan is probably the best. June 3--definitely have a look around Chengdu, there are things to see and…