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Married to Chengdu native. Lived between Chengdu and Brighton UK for the last 7 years.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shenzhen - crossing border to HK with lots of bags in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
over 1 year ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Shenzhen - crossing border to HK with lots of bags in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Tomorrow we fly back to the UK from China. We fly into Shenzhen first then need to get Central or Kowloon station where we can check in our...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Exploring Beijing in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Can I suggest the place to find people to hang out with and go traveling with will be in beijing itself - once you arrive start using one...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called China with kids questions... in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Like the above posters I would recommend the panda base to the NE of Chengdu - the setting is really good for your kids to run around,...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Question about Z Visas for American working in a representative office in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Justin - why don't you cross post on a Shanghai or beijing ex pat sight - do google to find the best - you might get more replies than on a...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travel China with only a photocpoy of passport in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
In contrast to some other comments - I have stayed in several hostels in Western Sichuan and they have never asked for a passport. I have...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 week language course Beijing in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Hey give the guy a break - everyone has to start somewhere - 2 weeks in enough to get by if you do some work on your own.
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Litang - is it a dead end if I want to go up to Dege? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I'm sorry I don't have the details you want - but in case you don't get firm answers - I'd say don't worry - when you get to Chengdu stay...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Chengdu: Panda sanctuary & other sights in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
You don't need to go to Bifingxia - go to the panda breeding centre about 45 minutes NE of Chengdu city centre. Sims has a good reputation...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pandas in Chengdu and Wolong in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Wolong Panda Reserve was destroyed in the 2008 earthquake - the pandas were mainly relocated to the place mentioned above. I still have...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mid-Autumn Festival Trains and Hotels in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Agree with above - I suggest book a hostel or hotel and ask them to get your tickets for you as soon as is possible - they will know how....
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travelling during Chinese New Year in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
See my post above to Tamir
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called National Holiday week- to avoid or not to avoid? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Tamir?...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called October holidays in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
James - October is a great time to be here - it was pretty warm last year - but not too hot - say 25 degrees....
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Floods and Sichuan, Gansu, Yunnan... Advice? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Have you tried calling in at a Chengdu hostel like Sims or Traffic and just asking the latest info?...
over 1 year ago
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