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26-Nov-2009 05:50
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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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26-Nov-2009 05:11
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26-Nov-2009 05:11
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I am looking into traveling to Tibet this spring, after some time in Nepal. I have thoroughly read LP's most recent edition covering Tibet but am still a bit confused about Visa conditions for crossing over from Nepal, overland (surpise, surpise...).
I understand that if I am determined to cross the border (and not fly) that the only visa I can get is a group visa (though I can get one for just myself), and that I can only get this by booking with a tour. I am fine with this and am planning to book a short (8-day, I suppose) tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa. From what I've read here on Thorn Tree, it is unlikely that any group visa granted in Nepal will last longer than 15 days. I've read that there is, essentially, no way to extend this type of visa.
BUT, my question is, what if one were to book onto a second tour? Could a tour agency then extend this original 15-day visa into...
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26-Nov-2009 04:22
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26-Nov-2009 04:24
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location: Japan
hi
i'm heading off to india next week followed by a trip to south east asia before getting to tokyo around mid june.
i've got two weeks stay planned in japan as i say arriving in tokyo and also leaving there, i wanted to fit in mount fuji maybe kyoto, osaka and also some traditional parts.
just wondering what were the best places to see in two weeks that i have there.
thanks in advance for your replys
martyn
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26-Nov-2009 04:18
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26-Nov-2009 04:18
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Hi,
My parents are arriving in Hong kong early Jan and staying for 3 nights. They are looking for a good hotel with resonable prices - at least 4 star. They are in there 60's so looking for something nice that would include breakfast. I was looking in the causeway bay area but there are just so many areas and so many hotels.....please help!!
Hi, we are driving from Europe to Oz and plan on taking a route from India/Nepal and across china/tibet down to loas next year around november.
We plan on driving from Zhumong (Nepal Border) to Mohan (Laos Borde) via Lhasa, Nyingtri, Bome, Markam, Zhongdian and Kunming.
Just a few questions,
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26-Nov-2009 02:38
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26-Nov-2009 02:38
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location: South Korea
We fly in to Seoul at 04;40, departing the following day at 13:30. (In January).
We hope to stay at the Ibis Myeong Dong hotel, but don't seem to be able to contact them direct by email. We want to find out what is the earliest we can check in as we're not keen to pay for 2 nights accommodation but will need some sleep.
Two questions please:
What are the expected temperatures in Seoul mid January ( we are travelling from Palawan in the Philippines, with only light clothing).
What time do the airport buses start running, and where do we get off for the Ibis?
Is there anywhere close to the hotel where we can get a really good meal?
Thanks for your help,
Alan 'n Anne
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25-Nov-2009 23:25
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26-Nov-2009 01:59
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location: China
Hi
Is it possible to get from Xian to Hong Kong via Guilin by train and how long would it take? Would it be cheaper to fly?
Thanks in advance
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25-Nov-2009 22:49
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26-Nov-2009 02:46
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Hi I am thinking of taking my teenage daughters 15, and 18 to Hong Kong next Sept. What are the theme parks like, would they be suitable for their age group. What would a cheap flight per person cost from Australia???
Thank you Leanne
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25-Nov-2009 22:15
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ilovetokyo »
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26-Nov-2009 05:24
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location: Mongolia
Can anyone tell me the connection between Genghis Khan's town , Karakoram, and the highway/area in Pakistan.
Did he name them both?? (though obviously just a track at the time).
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25-Nov-2009 20:48
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25-Nov-2009 20:48
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Dear Travellers,
I would love an email for the Naxi family guest house in TLG, so if anyone is travelling there and can get it for me, that would be great,
Tim
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25-Nov-2009 19:31
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John555 »
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25-Nov-2009 23:49
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location: China
Where to buy western DVDs in Guangzhou? Thanks in advance.
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25-Nov-2009 16:12
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modernleifeng »
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25-Nov-2009 22:16
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Just a little note, a gas tax has been implemented in Beijing, unfortunately it doesn't show up on the meter and driver's implement it inconsistently, though if some drivers ask you for RMB1 more and show you a book of receipts, that's what its about.
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25-Nov-2009 16:05
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25-Nov-2009 16:05
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location: Japan
I have traveled to Japan many times over the years and also lived in Tokyo for several years. Right now I am traveling here again and expect to be here a few more months. I have been traveling in Japan for the last 7 weeks and in that time I have gone to:
Tokyo, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Magome, Tsumago, Nagoya, Ise-shima, Futami, Himeji, Kagoshima, Kurashiki, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Matsuyama, Omogo, Oboke, Iya Valley, Kochi, Katsura-hama, Onomichi, Seto Inland Sea, and more
I recently put some new photos in the Japan/Japan 5 and Japan/Japan 6 galleries on my website. If you have a chance then please take a look!
http://www.bakubo.com
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25-Nov-2009 15:32
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25-Nov-2009 19:18
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Hi,
Do ferries connect Shiraishi-jima and Manabe-jima?
Thanks.
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25-Nov-2009 12:07
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tahyan »
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25-Nov-2009 12:07
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location: Japan
According to today's newspaper, the tuna auction site in Tsukiji fish market will be closed for tourists from Dec 10, 2009
to Jan 23, 2010 because of busiest period. This closure for tourists is the same as last year.
But you can walk around Tsukiji for eating and watching.
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25-Nov-2009 11:03
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25-Nov-2009 22:55
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location: Japan
I will be visiting Japan this December and have always wanted to stay in a ryokan. But I have heard that ryokan do not have good heating, and am worried about being too cold.
Anyone have advice about this? Are ryokan really freezing in winter? How can I find a ryokan that has good heating?
Thanks...
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