Have you been to China?
Hi,
Have you been to China?
Which city have you been visit?
Have you been to China?
Which city have you been visit?
Jul 30th, 2014 11:35 pm
Jul 31st, 2014 12:36 am
Jul 31st, 2014 1:02 am
Jul 31st, 2014 7:54 am
There is actually a lot to do there. We also spent a week there and did a lot of different things every day.
Jul 31st, 2014 8:16 am
No, I plan to in a few years.
Jul 31st, 2014 9:22 am
Jul 31st, 2014 11:03 am
Jul 31st, 2014 11:40 am
Jul 31st, 2014 1:30 pm
Jul 31st, 2014 1:33 pm
Thanks! I am planning for 3-4 days there as it seems to be the recommended time,but have to see if maybe I can add a day or so for more time to explore.FlySomewhere wrote: ↑There is actually a lot to do there. We also spent a week there and did a lot of different things every day.
Bicycling to many old villages around Yangshuo through the karst landscape was one of the highlights of our 2 months in China. We actually spent full 3 days doing just that.
Other than that we went to Moon Hill, did bamboo rafting, explored some cool caves, attended a show, partied in some expat bars...
It is actually pretty easy to get away from hordes of Chinese tourists there (West Street) and once you do it is really beautiful and worth exploring for a bit longer.
Cheers.
Jul 31st, 2014 1:34 pm
Jul 31st, 2014 1:39 pm
how many days are you going for?
Jul 31st, 2014 2:13 pm
Jul 31st, 2014 3:43 pm
Jul 31st, 2014 4:22 pm
For me it is... have visited a few cities both on the highspeed route and the more leisurely routes lol. Cheapest way to get around China is always by bus - but it's always packed & they never leave on time (because they want to pack the bus full to maximize profit), and then because they're running behind so the driver ends up driving like he's in a F1 race, even around twisty 2-lane mountain roads. I've done a few of that and no more for me!
This was way back when they first completed that railway to heaven... 2006/2007... we used this company (had to search way back in emails lol) which looks like is still around today
Jul 31st, 2014 4:29 pm
did you cross over the border to nepal as well?gobbledygoo wrote: ↑For me it is... have visited a few cities both on the highspeed route and the more leisurely routes lol. Cheapest way to get around China is always by bus - but it's always packed & they never leave on time (because they want to pack the bus full to maximize profit), and then because they're running behind so the driver ends up driving like he's in a F1 race, even around twisty 2-lane mountain roads. I've done a few of that and no more for me!
Flying is fast and only cost a bit more, but I just don't trust the local Chinese airlines in their upkeep of equpiment...
This was way back when they first completed that railway to heaven... 2006/2007... we used this company (had to search way back in emails lol) which looks like is still around today
http://www.accesstibettour.com/
They arranged for the train tickets, visit permits, hotels, and the local car/driver/English guide. Prepaid everything and then picked up the train tickets in Beijing in one of their local offices and off we went. The driver and tour guide met us at the train station in Lhasa and we were in their care for the week until they dropped us off at train station again. We had a great time and one of the best trips I've had due to the uniqueness of the location and people.
Of course all this comes at a cost but for us it was worth it for the experience. Plus we know at least we are helping out some locals there (both the driver and tour guide actually live in Lhasa). Obviously it's been quite a few years and things probably have changed, so I can only offer the above anecdotal reference.
Jul 31st, 2014 9:03 pm
Thanks for the link!!gobbledygoo wrote: ↑For me it is... have visited a few cities both on the highspeed route and the more leisurely routes lol. Cheapest way to get around China is always by bus - but it's always packed & they never leave on time (because they want to pack the bus full to maximize profit), and then because they're running behind so the driver ends up driving like he's in a F1 race, even around twisty 2-lane mountain roads. I've done a few of that and no more for me!
Flying is fast and only cost a bit more, but I just don't trust the local Chinese airlines in their upkeep of equpiment...
This was way back when they first completed that railway to heaven... 2006/2007... we used this company (had to search way back in emails lol) which looks like is still around today
http://www.accesstibettour.com/
They arranged for the train tickets, visit permits, hotels, and the local car/driver/English guide. Prepaid everything and then picked up the train tickets in Beijing in one of their local offices and off we went. The driver and tour guide met us at the train station in Lhasa and we were in their care for the week until they dropped us off at train station again. We had a great time and one of the best trips I've had due to the uniqueness of the location and people.
Of course all this comes at a cost but for us it was worth it for the experience. Plus we know at least we are helping out some locals there (both the driver and tour guide actually live in Lhasa). Obviously it's been quite a few years and things probably have changed, so I can only offer the above anecdotal reference.
Jul 31st, 2014 11:33 pm
A number if day trips, Fuli, cooking class, li river trip (the image from the money...is it the 10?)bamboo rafting, visiting a farm, hiking...the town at night..
Aug 1st, 2014 11:19 am
No didn't have enough time that trip... wanted to though! Actually might try to go next year as it's still near the top of my to-go listnomdesplumes wrote: ↑did you cross over the border to nepal as well?
Aug 1st, 2014 2:28 pm
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