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Don't think you need a visa for simply transiting through Chinese airports if you're spending less than 48 hours in China. Travel agents...

Tianzifang is a great area for exploring in the evenings. It's a network of labyrinthine alleys lined with boutiques, galleries, cafes,...

Spend 3-4 days visiting Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong.

Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Han Yang Ling) is definitely worth it and it's not far. Famen temple is a long drive (3 hours each way) and not...

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I generally prefer Rough Guide to Lonely Planet, but LP does a much better job with its China guides, while RG is grossly incomplete and...

Second #7. Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Han Yang Ling) is a must-see.

Not sure about Lushan, but on most Chinese mountains there are porters for hire who carry people on a long reclining chair. Commonly used...

Day 9 is tight. Don't know how much you plan to hike, but if you want to do the West Sea Canyon loop, it'll take a whole day. With the...

#5: you are right, I meant Leshan, but typed Dazu by mistake. I visited both on the same trip and got them mixed up....

You're right Huangshan is all steps and stone paths, as are most established hiking trails in China. It's very different from North...

Never done the hike near Shendu, but if you're avid hikers, I think it's worth spending two nights/three days on Huangshan: day 1 hike up...

Definitely add Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong to your list, it's one of the highlights of China. Since you'll be in Dazu, why not visit Mt Emei as...

@paradise_found: thanks, we're finally gonna beat the Blackhawks this time!...

I have two full days in Lima after Cusco, and plan to see the old town, Huaca Pucllana, Pachacamac, and museums. The problem is there are...