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   RE: Tibet closed now what?

   by jino 27 May 2012

   Hello, very interesting topic! I also this year, trying to get into Tibet, now my chances are 50/50. Have 25 days and I will be very grate…

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   RE: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

   by Chinatraveling 27 May 2012

   @Chrisj- hotpot is just an example there are hundreds of Sichuan dishes that aren't available in Yunnan. Again, 1 day definitely isn't…

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   Re: Malaria pills in Guangxi, Guizhou and Yunnan

   by BaoGuiPing 26 May 2012

   I am from GuangXi ,now i study in GuangZhou .I can tell u ,u don't need to take malaria pills.But in summer ,those places will be very…

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   [Travel Buddy Wanted] to Lijiang

   by fpan2 26 May 2012

   [Travel Buddy Wanted] to Lijiang If you like backpacking, sightseeing, photography…you are the one I’m looking for! I am currently …

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   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…

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   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…

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   Yunnan, China (Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge) 6/12 to 6/18

   by syw207 26 May 2012

   Looking for travel buddy that would like to join me on my adventure in Yunnan from 6/12 to 6/18. About me: 28/m/california. Easy going,…

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   Re: China, Yunnan Province looking for travel partner late May - early June?

   by syw207 26 May 2012

   Hey, this is what I'm planning on doing- let me know if you're interested. About me: 28/m/california. Easy going, friendly, funny, lots…

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   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…

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    RE: Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

    by lundberg105 25 May 2012

    I'm flying into Lijiang from Chengdu like someone said above. That was good advice that I should have listened to a couple days ago. This…

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    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…

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    RE: Tibet closed now what?

    by drumbrake 25 May 2012

    #2 The problem is getting people of the same nationality to travel with. OP - Perhaps head to Xi'an first from Chengdu. Then fly to Kunmi…

13. 

    China-Pakistan-India

    by flipflopland 25 May 2012

    Hi everyone, I'm on my way to Mumbai and if everything falls together will be crossing Pakistan through Kashgar, then KKH, Ishlamabad…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

19. 

    Tibet closed now what?

    by kremjo 25 May 2012

    Hi all, I am booked on a Tibet trip which looks like it will be cancelled due to permit rules. I will now have 16 days to explore china,…

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    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…

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    RE: Thai me up Thai me down

    by dreamsignals86 25 May 2012

    I disliked China for the first 10 days I was there and wanted to leave. Turns out I just didn't like Disneyland China. The second I got…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…