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  1. everbrite avatar

    RE: Hong Kong to China to Mongolia

    by everbrite 06 May 2011

    >I highly recommend the North East corner of Inner Mongolia. Hailar is a major city there (Chinese style) but can be a base for your travels…

  2. rudyk avatar

    Re: Hong Kong to China to Mongolia

    by rudyk 06 May 2011

    Two things already posted that I totally agree with: Inner Mongolia is not the same as Mongolia and two weeks is not enough time to do…

  3. jiejie avatar

    RE: Hong Kong to China to Mongolia

    by jiejie 06 May 2011

    In this time frame, either do China OR Mongolia, not both. If you choose Mongolia, you need to suck up the cost, and fly from HK to Ulan…

  4. tigerstu avatar

    RE: Hong Kong to China to Mongolia

    by tigerstu 05 May 2011

    There is a huge difference between Inner Mongolia and Mongolia... the former being China and the latter being a totally different place,…

  5. cj66 avatar

    RE: Hong Kong to China to Mongolia

    by cj66 05 May 2011

    Seeing both China and Mongolia in this time really isn't feasible. Both take time. How about a brief excursion to Inner Mongolia within…

  6. hannahbecker avatar

    Hong Kong to China to Mongolia

    by hannahbecker 05 May 2011

    Hi Everyone! I would be really grateful for any help. I will be flying to Hong Kong in July to stay with a friend who lives there. I…

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    Travel Buddies 2tht till 17th of august

    by taliena 05 May 2011

    Hello, We are a Dutch couple (29 years old) and we've booked a trip with Khongor travel. We would like to go to the Gobi desert and…

  8. Elgee avatar

    RE: Suggestions about Mongolia

    by Elgee 05 May 2011

    I've been to Khongor, was great. They did exactly what I asked, and it didn't seem difficult to find travel companions. I've been on a…

  9. Tiny_T avatar

    Heading into Mongolia in May?

    by Tiny_T 05 May 2011

    Hi, I have posted on the Travel Companion and the Mongolia branches but thought I might as well try here in case... I am looking for…

  10. dreamsignals86 avatar

    RE: 30 day Visa

    by dreamsignals86 05 May 2011

    Have overstayed in Thailand before and afterward had no problem attaining entry stamps across Europe, Mongolia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia,…

  11. js325887 avatar

    Re: Looking for two people to share Mongolia trip with

    by js325887 05 May 2011

    Hi! Me Again! Sorry I forgot to attach my email (Jessica.roy.ns@gmail.com)! Just send me a direct email if you can! Jessie

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    Re: Looking for two people to share Mongolia trip with

    by js325887 05 May 2011

    Hi! My name is Jessie and I am a Canadian traveler currently in Nepal. I would 100% go with you if it was possible to start on the 24th…

  13. Tiny_T avatar

    Looking for two people to share Mongolia trip with

    by Tiny_T 05 May 2011

    Hi, I have posted on the Travel Companion branch but thought I might as well try here in case... I am looking for two people to go…

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    RE: Need help to get a Chinese Visa in St.Petersburg

    by everbrite 04 May 2011

    I don't think there is any certainty of being able to get a Mongolian visa in Irkutsk in a single day. In fact, I am not sure that the…

  15. henrikjonassen avatar

    RE: Need help to get a Chinese Visa in St.Petersburg

    by henrikjonassen 04 May 2011

    Hi! I have exactly the same problem! Is in Piter and need the chinese visa. This help me really much, thank you! I have one question!…

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    RE: Getting around Mongolia

    by everbrite 03 May 2011

    There is no bus from UB to Beijing. There is a daily train from UB to the border, you can cross the border by jeep and then take an overnigh…

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    RE: Russian tourist visa in Ulan Bator - yes, it's possible!

    by everbrite 03 May 2011

    >I am a hitch hiker all the way so far and want to hitch Mongolia and Russia as well. Good luck. You probably can't get a visa that…

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    RE: Trans Siberian in winter - Need Advice, Visas, safety etc

    by everbrite 03 May 2011

    >Also, I see we have to register within 3 days of crossing the border. We planned on entering from Mongolia on the train and didnt plan…

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    RE: Russian tourist visa in Ulan Bator - yes, it's possible!

    by exploringbas 03 May 2011

    Thank you Ruth. I gor my LOI already online and will be heading to Ulan Bator soon. I am a hitch hiker all the way so far and want to…

  20. mike_travel_too avatar

    Re: Trans Siberian in winter - Need Advice, Visas, safety etc

    by mike_travel_too 03 May 2011

    Well, that is some great information. Thank you for that. We are in Australia on the 12 month work holiday visa. What we have recently…

  21. lili_jaka avatar

    RE: Getting around Mongolia

    by lili_jaka 02 May 2011

    Thanks Ruth for the advices. it will be september by the time we are in Mongolia. if no train tickets, can we book a bus to Beijing? …

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    RE: China, Mongolia & Nepal Without an Itinerary

    by jiejie 02 May 2011

    Having a US passport is good since you should be able to get the multiple entry visa. With your upcoming timetable, go ahead and apply…

  23. lili_jaka avatar

    RE: Chinese visa from Mongolia

    by lili_jaka 02 May 2011

    Ok thanks for all your answers. I will check again as I thought the visa was valid only 1 month after it was issued, but is it is 90 days,…

  24. everbrite avatar

    RE: China, Mongolia & Nepal Without an Itinerary

    by everbrite 02 May 2011

    Extensions for US passport holder cost the yuan equivalent of 140 USD. Note that if you get a multiple entry visa, do NOT plan to travel…

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    Re: China, Mongolia & Nepal Without an Itinerary

    by 889 02 May 2011

    And apply for 60, even 90, days per stay whether that's your original plan or not. Threads here are filled with woeful tales of the expen…

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