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RE: Tibet closed now what?

by Chinatraveling 26 May 2012

Xi'an isn't meant for your itinerary unfortunately. You have a VERY solid trip otherwise. Sichuan province:Chengdu, Leshan, E'mei Mountain,…
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,…
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…
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 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…
Chengdu (Emei Shan) and Yunnan Province

by lundberg105 24 May 2012

My wife and I are traveling Sichuan and Yunnan provinces for about 20 days starting on June 7th. I've come up with a flexible and tentative…
RE: Yunnan: 4 day trip. Help with itinerary please!

by westwood 23 May 2012

Sleeper buses are fine but they're not conducive to a good nights sleep. You wont arrive feeling refreshed and that alone could spoil…
China, Yunnan Province looking for travel partner late May - early June?

by tm83 21 May 2012

Hi, I'm a solo traveller late 20's, female, setting out from Hong Kong to Kunming and then Lijiang. I'm looking to hike Tiger Leaping…
RE: China itinerary

by jiejie 15 May 2012

Your original plan is doable in a month, though it would be fast-paced and I would advise two flights: the Xi'an-Jiuzhaigou and the Chongqi…
RE: China itinerary

by Vics1985 15 May 2012

Also, I missed out Tiger Leaping Gorge (Lijiang) - this looks hard to get to from Chongqing - what is the best way to incorporate this…
RE: hitch hiking in China

by trekker502 14 May 2012

The OP stated that they hitchhiked for 3 weeks in one province -- the Yunnan Province. I do have past experience in China in 2006, when…
hitch hiking in China

by zuru 13 May 2012

I will write this topic to explicitly answer those people (and there were quite a few) who tried to persuade me (and some other people…
Re: How much should a guide cost - Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangrila

by alwaysmoving79 13 May 2012

I recently stayed at Sean's Guest House in Walnut Grove, a village in Tiger Leaping Gorge. They were able to set us up with a hiking…
Lijiang? Should I allow more than 2 days to experience the area around ?

by sconney 13 May 2012

I have either 2 or 3 full days in Lijiang. I am guessing 2 is not enough and with 3 other than tiger leaping gorge could one do a day…
RE: How much should a guide cost - Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangrila

by tigerstu 13 May 2012

Depends the guide, their experience and where they are located. If you get a guide from Lijiang, they would probably be more expensive...…
How much should a guide cost - Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangrila

by mwyse 12 May 2012

We are thinking of hiring a guide to help us find native flower species while in Tiger Leaping Gorge and then for a day or so while on…
RE: Tiger Leaping Gorge - can you start from Shangrila?

by pratyeka 09 May 2012

Sure. Bus via Baishuitai and Haba. The forest above those towns is amazing.
RE: yunnan orchids

by pratyeka 09 May 2012

Many are sold. A huge flower market exists near Kunming's southern edge at a place called 'Chenggong'. You can see lots there. Less…
RE: 5 Weeks Itinerary Argentina & Chile

by trekker502 06 May 2012

You could take the bus from Buenos Aires to Iguazu also. For my accommodations, I used [www.hostelbookers.com] Are you traveling during…
RE: Travelling in China in February help needed.

by ColorfulLife91 06 May 2012

Hey, I just traveled throughout Southern China for January and February. We did not encounter any problems finding accommodations. We…
RE: Trekking in Tiger Leaping Gorge

by westwood 06 May 2012

We were only as quick as the slowest person and that was me (I almost crawled into Naxi Family GH). It took us 2 half days and I guess…
Re: China-Mongolia-Russia

by brenm666 06 May 2012

Hi all! I have a few questions for you guys. First we decided to change our plans a little bit. This is what we are planning to do : …
RE: Trekking in Tiger Leaping Gorge

by LauraP123 06 May 2012

If you're wanting to trek the higher path (not the road) then I'd definitely say you need more than 2 days. We just got back from a 3…
Re: 7-8 days in Yunnan Province - Need advice

by fanjoy 05 May 2012

I left both those places a couple of days ago and must say they are highlights of my time in China. Lijiang is a good airport to fly into…
7 days in Yunnan Province

by eliz330 05 May 2012

Hello Fellow Travelers! I'm planning to fly from Beijing to the Yunnan Province, spend 7-8 days there and then head to Shanghai. I wan…