Forgot to add that now the Mori Building is the tallest in the city, and I think the observation deck costs around CNY200 per person, so...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shanghai Expo - bad time to visit in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shanghai Expo - bad time to visit in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I agree with Harry_Mudd it is unique and different, but I still think ugly. I realize that such statements are subjective, so my...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hong Kong Simm card - Will it work in China? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I am mentioning People's Telecom again, not because I have any biz relations with them, but because as far as I know, they are the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trip to the USA in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Since your flights are already booked, I would suggest staying in LA (2 hours north of San Diego by car), rather than San Diego. San Diego...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called los angeles what to see and where to stay in the Americas - United States of America Branch
Santa Monica is great, but unless your intention is to stay around the beach areas, it is not necessarily the most convenient location. ...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Train to Lakes Como/Lugano/Maggiore or Drive in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Hello, I was planning on driving, but someone suggested taking trains around the region of Lake Como, Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore... coming...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shanghai Expo - bad time to visit in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
For 1st time visitor to China, Beijing is a must, whereas Shanghai is not. However, I wouldn't be too concerned about the crowding of...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 6 Day Itinerary Suggestions? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Allthough being the national capital, Taipei, is very central and has a lot of things to see, it is rather expensive, so I would guess you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Swine flu h1n1 virus checks in Beijing airport in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
yes, they are stil taking temperature, but not individually, more like a mass temperature screen.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Getting Japan Rail Pass from India in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Most Japanese travel agencies' overseas offices sell the JR Passes, for different periods of time. They also have regional ones, that are...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Japan Tour April 2010 in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Althoug there are a myriad of onsen in Japan, I thought that one in Osaka was particularlay large, I believe it is called Spa World, and it...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hong Kong, public transportation to hiking + other HK questions in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
For Questions 2 & 3:...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hong Kong Simm card - Will it work in China? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
In HK, the cheapest SIM card is probably from Peoples Telecom; they have one where the per minute charge to make and receive calls both...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Italian Lake Region in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Thank you. Regarding the vignette, do you know if it is required (to purchase) if entering Switzerland by a smaller road, like from...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 14-16 days in japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Miyajima is a pretty small island, so maybe 1 day is enough, and 1 day for Hiroshima, which is very close by. I think 2 days is probably...
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