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25 Nov 07
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Flights from Lhasa to KTM We need to travel from Lhasa to KTM in late April. I notice a China Air flight for $360US if I book in advance. Seems pretty spendy. I'm willing to wait until we arrive in Lhasa to book the flight but am a little concerned if a 4 day window is... |
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25 Nov 07
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Chinese Food Advice - Veggie/Peanuts(!) Hello,Seeking advice about the ease of finding steamed vegetarian food in south/east China. Do most places offer this option? I've a serious peanut allergy, peanut oil included. I don't want to miss out on seeing China because of this. But I'm not sure... |
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25 Nov 07
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chengdu to jiuzhaigou and beyond HiWe have the option of taking a tour out of Chengdo to jiuzhaigou for 3 days at a cost of 650 RMB. This includes the 10 hour return journey accomodation, 6 meals and park entrance. Is this good value??Would we be better off making our own way up... |
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25 Nov 07
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Deleted your mesage To the person who asked me "where did i stay in Chengdu that helped me buy my Tibet train ticket without permit, Leos?"Sorry, i accidentally deleted your mail, mail me again and i will tell you. It was not Leos. |
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25 Nov 07
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LP China available for trade in Kunming Hey guys,I just finished a great month in China and am now heading down to Vietnam. I now longer need my China LP (2007, in pretty good shape), and am interested in trading for either the Indonesia one, or possibly the Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei one... |
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25 Nov 07
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Qingdao - Exit/entry stamp (visa) Hi, I'm in Qingdao on a multi-entry business visa, and need to go some where to have an exit/entry stamp. - i would like to keep costs low, but also see if i can experince something new. Obvious there is the opotunity to by a local (ment for Chinese... |
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25 Nov 07
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More flights on Ktm - Lhasa route. Check this out? Air China's monopoly has finally been broken. I have no idea if pricing will really come down or not. We'll just have to wait and see. Also no word on when the route will open. But rumours say very soon.Yeti Airlines Awarded... |
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25 Nov 07
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Seasoned traveler looking to season china I recently decided that I want to make a trip to China. I've been all over southeast asia, europe, south and central america but am completely clueless about China. Unfortunately, I will probably only have about two weeks (so i am willing to squeeze in... |
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25 Nov 07
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Diamox & US$ in Tibet HI everyone....just heading off to Tibet in a couple of days from Beijing and wanted to know if Diamox or other Altitude sickness pills are easily available in Lhasa or should I get it here in Beijing somewhere???....Also is it easy to exchange RMB into... |
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25 Nov 07
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printing off photos in Beijing Does anyone know where we can print off photos directly from our memory card in Beijing?....Thanks in advance. |
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25 Nov 07
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Very loose plans Shanghai-HK-Tibet-Beijing Hi there I am slowly putting together my plan for China and would welcome any help. So far we were thinking of about 2 months starting in Shanghai (April 2008) and finishing in Beijing. Any advice would be great as we are newbies. We are trying to do as... |
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24 Nov 07
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Shanghai TT dinner 2nd December Date: 2nd DecemberTime: Is 1900 ok with everyone?Meeting spot: Metro line 1 (red) Huangpi Nanlu exit no.2, street levelCuisine: Chinese/fusion-style vegetarianExpected price per head: around 50-60 RMBAnyone who's interested in attending, please reply to... |
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24 Nov 07
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BAI SHUI TAI Yunnan with my mum... Hello all,I'll be with my mother in Lijiang in March and I would like some info about going to BaiShuiTai : I hear there are some steps or a steep trail going from the nearby village up to the top : how long does it take walking slowly ?Also is there a... |
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24 Nov 07
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Nanning /gay scene venues Is there anyone who can help me find a gay venue for a Chinese 21 year old female student.I have seen replies to threads from english language teachers based in Nanning. Admittedly they were answering questions related to other matters.I feel desperately... |
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24 Nov 07
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Kashar - Mt Kailash - Lhasa Hi,I'm not sure about the duration of a trip from Kashar to Mt kailash. I'm starting in Urengh (Uzbekistan) and want to end in Katmandu (= entire journey). Has anybody already done this trip (kashar - Mt kailash by bus/car) and can you tell me how long i... |
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24 Nov 07
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Macau to Hong Kong Hey guys,Just looking for some wisdom.We are travelling from China into Macau then to Hong Kong.Do we need another Chinese visa to travel between the 2?What is the best way to get from Macau to Hong Kong?Any good recommendations for budget accomodation in... |
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24 Nov 07
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getting a nepali visa in Lhassa without the tibetan permit Hi everybody,Is it possible to get a tourist nepali visa at the nepali consulate in Lhassa without the permit for Tibet ?david (french passport holder) in Bishkek with not much info on China. |
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24 Nov 07
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Mongolia to Beijing I'm planning on travelling from Mongolia to Beijing around the 14th Feb.Where can I get a Train Ticket? I will be in mongolia for a few weeks. Would that be time enough to purchase it when I get to mongolia, as its winter I'm guessing that the train may... |
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24 Nov 07
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Southern Qinghai and NW Tibet in DEC/JAN??? I'm looking to head from Lanzhou to Xining (via a bunch of places) then down to Yushu in late December / early January (cold, no doubt!), and have been told that I am unlikely to have trouble with closed passes (or roads) on that route. The issue is where... |
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24 Nov 07
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jade dragon snow mountain @ lijiang there are three meadows at the jade dragon snow mountain. which is the one that goes to the 4506m point? ganhaizi or yunshanping? i got conflicting information when i did an online search. |
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24 Nov 07
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Lhasa - Nepal HiWe are an English couple planning on 5 day (ish) trip to Nepali border taking in the sights including EBC on the way. Easy going and flexible re itiniery but looking to leave around the 28th / 29th Nov. Been to a couple of places today price seems to be... |
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24 Nov 07
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visa and train info Travelling on a Dutch passport, though I don't think it matters because notes at the embassy [i.e. Mongolian embassy in Beijing] lists rates etc for 'foreigners'. Allowing of course for those nationalities that don't need visa's.As others have reported,... |
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24 Nov 07
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Things to do in Xining when you're dead... So I've visited Kumbum, visited the mosque, walked the markets, played pool with some Chinese guys on the street and eaten beef noodles. I will try the mutton soon, but then what? I don't fancy Qinghai Lake. |
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24 Nov 07
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ShenZhen Hi all,I am going to Shenzhen next Thursday from HK. I went there once last year but a HK people took me there so I have no idea how I could go again without her. I have some memory about the place i went to but no idea how to get there. I have a few... |
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24 Nov 07
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Lugu Lake in January 1) What does Lugu Lake look like in January? Looking for opinions from people who've been there... either in January or any other time of the year, actually.2) Is the journey from/to Lijiang still 10 hours by bus each way? Apart from Lijiang, will Lugu... |
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24 Nov 07
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2 questions about Zhongdian 1) If someone has already visited Xining (and around) and/or Xiahe, would it be alright to skip Zhongdian, due to time constraints? Or is Zhongdian something sooooooo unmissable? If so, why?2) How much time and money should we allow for a round-trip... |
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24 Nov 07
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Whirlwind through Lijiang in January My travel companion had enough of Fenghuang after spending a day there.IMHO Fenghuang feels like a slightly less-developed and less-touristy version of Lijiang, though not by much. Interested in hearing comments on that viewpoint.What would be the... |
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23 Nov 07
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Chinese New Year I will be spending a short 2 weeks in China, and Chinese New Year falls in the 2nd week of my trip (Feb 7). I intended to enter via Hong Kong, do a three day trip up to Beijing (flying), and either before or after that spend about a week in Guanxi. I am... |
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23 Nov 07
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Guangzhou to Vietnam Hello: I am planning for a 2 weeks travel from Guangzhou to Vietnam then back to Guangzhou. Is 2 weeks enough? Is it ok and safe to travel by train? Can anyone recommend good stop points and accommodation to enjoy these places? Thanks. |
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23 Nov 07
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Women's Day on 24 November 2007 Today is the Women's Day in Tibet, hard to explain everything in English, but if you are men, you'll probably be asked for some money by ladies, Tibetan think that if a man doesn't give money to a lady, the man will be very bad luck.Just on today! Also,... |
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23 Nov 07
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Thinking of China.............. Hi all,Contemplating a visit to China around spring 2009. (is spring a good idea?) I'll have around 31 days :( Thinking of either Beijing or Shanghai for the start then train to Xian, down to Guilin, fly to Hainan for some beach therapy then onto HK for... |
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23 Nov 07
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Outdoor equipment Hi Does anyone know if there are any places in Kunming where I can buy good outdoor equipment like backpacks and sleepingbags |
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23 Nov 07
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LP Japan in Chinese A bit of a longshot, but: Does anybody in Hong Kong (or Singapore or Taipei or anywhere) know of a bookshop that sells the new Lonely Planet guide to Japan BUT the Chinese language version and has an online ordering service (as I am in London). I have... |
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23 Nov 07
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Chinese fairy tale Does anyone know if there's a Chinese fairy tale or legend that involves an old man randonly handing someone a red box and in the box is a magic cup (or two magic cups)? |
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23 Nov 07
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New Year / Best place in China / Hong Kong HiI will be in china for New Year.Which is the best Place?Were is the best party?Thanks |
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23 Nov 07
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Advice on Central China My boyfriend and I have planned to spend 3 / 3.5 weeks in China. We've been here 10 days now and have been to Shanghai, Suzhou and are currently in Beijing. We have a flight booked Sunday for Xi'an and are planning to spend 2 nights there. Towards the... |
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23 Nov 07
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warning about trips to everest base camp, tibet Hi,just returned to kathmandu from lhasa via everest base camp on 2night/3day tour with Tashi Delek travel agency (based in kathmandu and lhasa)paid for trip in lhasa excluding the entance ticket to EBC (400 yuan per car and 180 yuan pp)when arrived in... |
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23 Nov 07
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Getting US Dollars in Kunming Hi all,We are currently in Chengdu, and will be slowly working our way across Sichuan and Yunnan towards the Myanmar border, which we plan to cross in about three-four weeks. As some of you may know, the only useful way to bring money into Myanmar is US... |
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23 Nov 07
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Jinghong Hi, I'm staying in Jinghong for the next 3 weeks (until half of December), doing some voluntary work there. I would like to meet other travellers to hang-out in Jinghong and/or explore the surroundings!!! |
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23 Nov 07
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Current visa extension prices in Songpan Dear all,I extended my visa in Songpan last week (I hold a British passport).Here are the current visa extension prices:Basic price for most countries: 160 yuan (valid for Germany, France, Italy...)Price for British passport: 469 yuanPrice for Australian... |
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23 Nov 07
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tibet, tibet, tibet - travel advice is more than welcome!! Ok, so the trip of my dreams is about to happen - Lhasa here I come (knock on wood). I'm an Aussie student currently on exchange in Beijing, and loving it, planning to jump on the train early next month with a mate of mine who's flying in from Sydney and... |
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23 Nov 07
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Macau cash advances Now that China controls Macau is there a 3 % fee, as in China, for an in person cash advance? When I was there pre-takeover there were no such fees. Also does anyone know if the ATMs charge a fee (like in Vietnam) for there usage. I know what my bank... |
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23 Nov 07
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NYE In hong kong Hey i am arriving in Hong Kong on the 31st of Dec, being a bit put off by people telling me in Hong kong NYE willl not be celebrated cause is not a festivity included in the chinese calendar....was wondering if anyone has more information and suggestion... |
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22 Nov 07
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Shenzhen-Hongkong-Shenzhen I'll be going to Shenzhen from Guilin later next month by train.1. How can I go to Hong Kong from the Shenzhen train station?Do I have to go to the Luo Hu port from the train station and then catch an MTR/KCT to Hong Kong? If so, do we have buses/trains... |
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22 Nov 07
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Flower Pepper - Shanghai Hi everyone,When i was in sichuan i tried a dish with a very unusual pepper - purplish in colour, shaped sort of like a flower, tastes really crazy and makes your mouth a bit numb. I've heard it referred to as "flower pepper" though i don't know if... |
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22 Nov 07
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China and peanuts Hello,Advice on travelling in the south of China with a peanut allergy!!? I've seen those medical cards - do they really work (mostly)? I've never tried an epipen to know if they are effective? I have one, but in the last four years I've not had peanuts.... |
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22 Nov 07
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Mongolia in Dec/Jan!? Hi there everyone!Im thinking of going from Beijing to Mongolia for about 4-5 days in late December/early January. What's the weather like? Is it possible to visit the Gobi Desert or to do some horse riding? How much is the train from Beijing to Ulan... |
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22 Nov 07
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Flying either Hong Kong or Shanghai to Tokyo Hi,I'm planning a return trip to Hong Kong next March and heading up to Shanghai to meet up with some friends too. However, I also want to make it over to Tokyo and have been looking for some cheapish return flights either from HK or Shanghai.The only... |
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22 Nov 07
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Studying in China As part of my University degree here in the UK it is necessary for me to spend one academic year at a university in China, the choices I have are:rmqiChonqingBeijingShanghaiI am drawn to rmqi or Chonging as being somewhere not already swamped by... |
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22 Nov 07
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luggage storage for ~2.5 weeks in China? Hi,I'll be studying in Shanghai, China for about four months this spring, and then I'll be in Beijing for two months in the summer. Thing is, there's a two and a half week period in between the two programs. I'd like to just bring a backpack with me as I... |
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