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This branch covers China (inc. Hong Kong and *Macau*), Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan and Tibet.
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24-Nov-2009 21:22
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location: Tibet
OK.......just spent yesterday trying to get to bottom of the permit situation for the next few weeks. Here is what I have found out.
1. Some Tibetan areas of Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai are closed to foreigners until the end of March (I could not get confirmation of which areas...sorry!)
2. Lhasa and central Tibet (Namtso, Shigatse, EBC etc) IS open (with permits) at the moment.
3. American and European travellers are being denied Chinese visa's in Nepal. and the rumour is that this will remain until the end of March. (this means there may be NO WAY to enter Tibet from Nepal until the end of March) This news comes from friends in Kathmandu. It is tough to officially confirm this news as this decision comes from the Chinese Department of Foreign Affairs.....not from the Tourism Bureau who is low on the totem pole!
4. As usual there are a few independent travellers (usual...
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25-Nov-2009 01:21
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I plan to remain in Asia for a number of years after my teaching in Korea. I am considering importing my car, which is registered in the USA. My shipper will ship into Busan, then I'lll drive to Seoul.
Any English web sites which might give an indication of the import tax for a used automobile? If it is based on " value " of the car, who exactly establishes the value, and on what basis?
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25-Nov-2009 00:20
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location: China
hi Im canadain.
Im trying to take the train Guilin-Nanning-kunming-Dali-Laos.
Does anyone know times and prices?
or a website i can get the info?
What about doing this route by bus? any info on times or prices?
How about the crossing into Laos ? do i need a visa or is it issued at the border?
thanks Davis
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24-Nov-2009 23:58
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24-Nov-2009 23:58
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Hello
I have just been trying to book some Hotels in Tokyo but am coming across what i feel is a weird problem, for example when i try to book direct with Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku via their website for May 2010 it states no rooms are available, yet Expedia and Hotels.com say they are, this has happened on quite a few occasions so far and wondered if someone could offer an explanation as Expedia have been unwilling to offer an explanation.
Also after speaking to some Hotels in Tokyo they say its to early to book for May 2010 and to wait till next year, is this the norm as well
Cheers in Advance
Andrew
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24-Nov-2009 23:42
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24-Nov-2009 23:42
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location: Japan
Hi all,
I've made a last minute decision to head to Japan for Christmas/New Years. I'm well aware that the trains will be chockers at this time of year, so I'm keen to make seat reservations to give my plans some kind of certainty.
I know that JR pass holders can make seat reservations free of charge. My travel plans probably won't be so extensive that I'll need a JR pass. Does anyone know if there are charges to make seat reservations if you're booking tickets as you go? If there are, it could be that it would still be more economical for me to stump up for a rail pass.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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24-Nov-2009 22:59
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24-Nov-2009 23:27
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Hi there. Does anyone know where to buy tickets online for shows at the Saitama Super Arena, Osaka-Jo Hall or Nihon Gaishi Hall in Japan? I want to see Green Day when I am there next year but can't find any info online about buying tickets. Calling the venues isn't an option as I have zero Japanese ;-) Thanks in advance
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24-Nov-2009 20:04
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24-Nov-2009 22:44
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location: China
I am heading to moscow on the transmanchurian railway in December.
I was given two number to pruchase tickets in beijing at.
CITS---RMB 4400 and BTG---RMB4470
Is there a place to buy the tickets directly without having to go through a travel agency? A friend of mine told me that he purchased tickets on the same train about 1 year ago for 2500 but the place he purchased his ticket from is no longer in operation.
Does anyone have any contacts for a place besides the two I mentioned? Can I purchase them at the train station? How much are they.
Thanks for your help.
Josiah
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24-Nov-2009 17:30
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24-Nov-2009 22:40
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Hi,
I want to go to Tibet next May or so. I am not yet entirely sure on the route, it also depends on what is possible. One of the main aims is to go to Mt. Kailash. Maybe go to Lhasa by train from Beijing, or via land from Sichuan (if possible) than we are heading for Kashgar (but as over land travel seems a bit anoying and expensive we might take a flight).
My questions are:
How and where can I get a permit? What kinds do they have? How much are they (roughly)?
We are a group of 2-4 people and would rather go on our own if possible.
I am at the moment in China (and will be till may) and speek some Chinese (if not sufficient I will ask some Chinese friend to come with me to translate)
I am located in Nanjing, but could go to Beijing or somewhere else if necessary.
Thank you for any advice!
FCM
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24-Nov-2009 17:25
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FCM »
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24-Nov-2009 18:40
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location: China
Hi folks,
I want to go to Huangshan next (or the following) weekend. We wanted to camp outside on the top (we have a tent, warm sleepingbags and lots of warm clothing) but still, do you think it is possible?
Does anyone has a source of reliable weatherforecasts (not only for Huangshan but all of China)?
Any other hints are more than welcome!
Thanks a lot!
FCM
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24-Nov-2009 13:41
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24-Nov-2009 13:41
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Hi,
I have an early flight (about 7AM) to catch at Taipei Airport. Can someone tell me if there is
any public transportation that can take me from Taipei to the airport in time (I guess check-in is at about 5AM) for the flight ? Or, do I need to stay at a hotel nearby ? Go to the airport the night before and stay there overnight ? Or hail a cab ?
Any info is much appreciated.
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24-Nov-2009 06:27
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24-Nov-2009 12:14
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Hi,
do you know if there is some possibility to take a boat from Shenzhen (Shekou) to Zhaoqing? I prefer travel by boat.
I know that there are some vessels plying between Hong Kong and inland China. But I will be in Shenzhen and I don´t want to waste a time traveling back to Hong Kong (I am short of time).
Thank you very much for any experience.
Marian
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24-Nov-2009 04:39
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24-Nov-2009 22:55
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location: Mongolia
Hi people.
I'm going in august (2010) to Mongolia. Also, I want to go to Karakoram Highway from Kashgar to Pakistan. For that, first I know I need to go HohHot and later, Urumqui. Anybody knows if there is a bus or train service between Ulaanbaatar and HohHot?
Thanks!
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24-Nov-2009 03:23
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24-Nov-2009 21:14
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I have a limited time frame in the next 10 days to hit one good spot in southern China for a bit, on my way back to Hong Kong. Will be coming north from Laos to that region of China.
Looking for the best spot(s) for the prototypical mountain rice paddy shot. I want to take tons of those pictures. I think this is the right area for it.
Suggestions?
thanks
mike
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24-Nov-2009 02:20
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24-Nov-2009 10:23
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Hi all
I'd like to visit a small hand manufacturing (5-20 people) which produces knives.
On the internet I found lots of information about these multilayer damascene steel knives, but couldnt find a place where I could visit a manufacturing.
Has anyone in here visited such a manufacturing?
Thank you!
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24-Nov-2009 01:25
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24-Nov-2009 10:07
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I'm trying to get from Seoul to Beijing in a few days. Air China has the best fares, but they can't seem to process my request online. I assume it's because I have a foreign credit card.
Ctrip is quoting me a price twice as high as Air China's site.
Any suggestions for how I can get a cheap ticket with a foreign credit card?
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24-Nov-2009 01:09
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miu »
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24-Nov-2009 13:05
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location: China
We will be stopping over in HK for a couple of days on our way to the Philippines. Where in HK can we buy a uv beach tent or uv beach parasol that packs up compact and lightweight enough for backpacking (fitting into a medium to large size pack), is sized for the whole family (not a baby/child´s tent), and preferably is "pop-up"? We don´t want to spend too much time browsing around shops, so a specific place where we can buy this is what we´re after!
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