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   RE: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

   by bai3feng1 27 May 2012

   #12 -- Maybe another time. Returning to Kunming is a must since I live here.

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   Obtaining Chinese and then Mongolian tourist visas with Russian passport

   by denlee 27 May 2012

   I've tried reading a couple of dozens of threads, but I'm still confused. I have a Russian passport (Permanent Residence in the Czech…

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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…

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   RE: Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

   by chrisj 26 May 2012

   OP lives in Kunming & can try hotpot there anytime. They also only have 2 weeks, not 4. Wikitravel is great for a quick overview:…

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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 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: 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…

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   RE: Tibet closed now what?

   by John555 25 May 2012

   Your general idea is fine, and Xian is only overnight from Chengdu if I remember correctly. Certainly closer than Kunming.

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

    by pknielsen 25 May 2012

    The cities you are mentioning are not exactly small, nor traditional.. Can't you fly to Kunming, and then take the train to Lijiang. …

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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…

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    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…

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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: circuit

    by byxiao 24 May 2012

    As to your case, the date you depart either Kunming or Chengdu airport if within the valid period of your Chinese Visa is OK, Hongkong…

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    Sichuan around Chengdu -- Itinerary Advice

    by bai3feng1 24 May 2012

    Am planning a trip to Sichuan to see places in and around Chengdu the first week of next month (June 7, 2012.) I have about two weeks…

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    RE: 15 days SE Asia to China

    by westwood 24 May 2012

    I'm not sure I'd go from Vientiane to Hanoi then Kunming. The first is a tough 24hr+ bus trip and then from Hekou to Kunming another 12.…

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    RE: 15 days SE Asia to China

    by chrisj 24 May 2012

    I would fly KL to Kunming via Chiang Mai & do the trip in reverse. The border at Hekou is notorious for confiscating China guidebooks.…

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    RE: 15 days SE Asia to China

    by pknielsen 24 May 2012

    Kunming - Dunhuang. No direct flights, you'd need to make connections in Xi'an or Urumqi.. I agree, forget about land transportation…

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    RE: 15 days SE Asia to China

    by byxiao 24 May 2012

    Agree with daledobie, there're no direct train service between Kunming and Dunhuang, and what daledobie suggest is the most economical…

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    RE: 15 days SE Asia to China

    by egjeg 24 May 2012

    If you haven't visited Penang/Georgetown before, I wouldn't skip it. It's my favorite place in your list. Excellent food, great historic…

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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…

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    RE: 15 days SE Asia to China

    by chrisj 24 May 2012

    Hanoi > Sapa > Gejui / Jianshui > Kunming. You won't get from Hanoi to Kunming in a day without a flight. (Sapa is well worth the detour.…

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    Re: 15 days SE Asia to China

    by setthesail 24 May 2012

    Well, i know the Kunming - Dunhuang part is a bit awkward because they are really far apart, but I want to visit one of the Silk Route…

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    RE: 15 days SE Asia to China

    by John555 24 May 2012

    Vientiane - Hanoi - Kunming - Dunhuang You certainly should allow more time for these long distances. Why the Dunhuang?