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So surprisingly impressive Chinese delicacies
Posted on Dec 2, 2008, 22:23:35 by taozi
... spring onion added for a nice flavor. All in all, this traditional Shanghai snack is quite tasty. Facing the East China Sea, seafood in Shanghai is very popular. However, due to its location among the rivers, lakes, and canals of the Yangtze Delta, ...
 
Starter-kit for China
Posted on Jul 9, 2008, 14:58:49 by evamaria85
... quake), visiting rice paddies in Guangxi, travelling by boat down the Yangze River, exploring the small alleys of Shanghai or standing in awe of the Great Wall of China, I wish you happy and rewarding travels. Well, that is just about it for now, but if ...
 
China Traveling FAQ
Posted on Aug 3, 2006, 09:43:29 by harry2008
... of the world's largest saeaport and China's major industrial and commercial center.Known to the world as the ,Shanghai is China's major eastern gate to the outside world. Back in the Tang and Song dynasties, Shanghai functioned as China's ...
 
Looking for a travel company
Posted on May 6, 2009, 15:01:31 by dennis10024
... life. We only had a little more than two weeks. Therefore we did not have time for Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin and other cities normally on any tour of China. Although we had been given the name of a few other online travel services, we started with China ...
 
Great Hostels in China
Posted on Sep 15, 2009, 23:00:23 by scottshangguan
... main downtown shopping area, yet far enough away to be away from the crowds. Shanghai - Shanghai Captain No. 37 Fuzhou Rd Shanghai 200002 China Tel: 86-21-63235053 Fax. 86-21-63219331 captain@captainhostel.com.cn Xian This is a great hostel. It is in ...
 
Tips of taking train in China
Posted on Dec 18, 2006, 05:18:44 by easytourchina
China's first railway, the Songhu Line, was built in 1874 in Shanghai, symbolizing the beginning of modern transportation in China. By the end of 2003, total length of China's railway has reached 73,000 kilometers ranking the first place in Asia (the ...
 
Help! Tour around china
Posted on Sep 3, 2008, 12:42:25 by evamaria85
... July. We already have this flight booked. What we would really like to do is to go on a tour of China for approx 3 weeks taking in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Yellow River, 3 Gorges and perhaps some suggestions on any other wonderful places we must not ...
 
The world at my feet
Posted on Dec 30, 2008, 00:31:59 by scottshangguan
... with history and their culture is an interesting mix of Chinese and western cultures. I would highly recommend you visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. It showcases Shanghai's past, present, and plans for the future. When I went to ...
 
Cheap Airlines in China?
Posted on May 9, 2006, 20:06:48 by Guest
... USD We've just travelled Shanghai-Xi'an and then Beijing-Xi'an. The first trip we did by plane on Shanghai airlines, the second by train. We went soft-sleeper on the train which meant there wasn't much difference between the train and ...
 
China - Must see places?
Posted on May 3, 2006, 22:44:42 by Kevin
... you had more time, you also can go to Guilin or Chengdu when you leave Xi'an then finally go to Shanghai. And More information about China at Community in website : And more detail you could email to my brother's address: travelbob2005@hotmail.com is ...
 
What to bring to Shanghai
Posted on Feb 27, 2008, 15:01:34 by starlagurl
... ... Due in large part to the large number of expatriates and multinational corporations based in the city, Shanghai is like no other city in China. With such an international and cosmopolitan atmosphere, it is sometimes easy to forget that you are, in ...
 
Cheap Airlines in China?
Posted on May 9, 2006, 18:47:13 by Jose Manuel
... that in mainland China you buy one ticket per sector therefore you need two tickets for a return trip. From flights from Shanghai try Shanghai Airlines from Hongqiao Airport (Domestic flights) and also Air China. I think those would be the best options.
 
Problem with China travel plans- can anyone help?
Posted on Jan 31, 2008, 10:19:25 by iyavor
... the Guilin-Yangshuo area for about a week or so. From there, I'd like to proceed to Zhangjiajie, and then on to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Huangshan, perhaps Kaifeng, and Beijing and the Great Wall. What I am most interested in seeing on my trip is ...
 
Problem with China travel plans- can anyone help?
Posted on Jan 11, 2008, 08:32:29 by iyavor
... stations I want to visit in the right order. Hong Kong (flying in). Shenzhen Guilin area Zhangjiajie (Wulingyuan) Xi'an Shanghai Kaifeng Beijing and great wall. Here's my problem. From the Zhangjiajie scenic area, I can fly into Shanghai for a ...
 
How much money needed
Posted on Dec 21, 2008, 05:52:39 by rauri
... a day may not be enough. There is widespread variation in prices depending on where you go, with big cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou generally costing more than the rural, more inland parts of the country. Shenzhen and Zhuhai are also known ...
 
Budget China 6 weeks
Posted on Dec 25, 2008, 08:16:34 by phalanx
... and would a 80L backpack be sufficient? And for the trip itself we are going to, amongst other cities, Xi'an, Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Jianshui, Chengdou, Kunming and Dali. I can't really put in words how excited I am about this trip, I really ...
 
How much money needed
Posted on Dec 21, 2008, 05:49:19 by viobunny
... a day may not be enough. There is widespread variation in prices depending on where you go, with big cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou generally costing more than the rural, more inland parts of the country. Shenzhen and Zhuhai are also known ...
 
Help! Tour around china
Posted on Oct 18, 2008, 07:33:31 by erlenen84
... July. We already have this flight booked. What we would really like to do is to go on a tour of China for approx 3 weeks taking in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Yellow River, 3 Gorges and perhaps some suggestions on any other wonderful places we must not ...
 
Help! Tour around china
Posted on Oct 15, 2008, 14:11:54 by baphometdemon
... July. We already have this flight booked. What we would really like to do is to go on a tour of China for approx 3 weeks taking in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Yellow River, 3 Gorges and perhaps some suggestions on any other wonderful places we must not ...
 
Problem with China travel plans- can anyone help?
Posted on Feb 19, 2008, 04:19:48 by tese
Hong Kong (flying in). Shenzhen Guilin area Zhangjiajie (Wulingyuan) Xi'an Shanghai Kaifeng Beijing and great wall. I travelled most part of China, I think your itinerary is abit messed up, if i were you, i start from Hk(2days), ---shenzhen(1day ...
 
Problem with China travel plans- can anyone help?
Posted on Jan 13, 2008, 22:56:10 by marissazhang
... and Horses locates. Here is my suggestion for you. Since you can purchase a discounted air ticket from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai, that's Ok, you can visit Shanghai directly from Zhangjiajie and then go to Kaifen from Shanghai by air. After visiting ...
 
Problem with China travel plans- can anyone help?
Posted on Jan 13, 2008, 22:51:36 by marissazhang
... and Horses locates. Here is my suggestion for you. Since you can purchase a discounted air ticket from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai, that's Ok, you can visit Shanghai directly from Zhangjiajie and then go to Kaifen from Shanghai by air. After visiting ...
 
China OKs Disney theme park plans
Posted on Nov 4, 2009, 09:51:01 by skylab
... , a major milestone in the more than decade-long effort by Walt Disney Co. to dramatically expand its reach into China. Disney and the Shanghai municipal government jointly submitted plans in January to build a $3.59-billion park to open as early as ...
 
How much money needed
Posted on Dec 20, 2008, 01:38:31 by rauri
... a day may not be enough. There is widespread variation in prices depending on where you go, with big cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou generally costing more than the rural, more inland parts of the country. Shenzhen and Zhuhai are also known ...
 
Travelling in China - tips
Posted on Nov 25, 2008, 22:01:01 by viobunny
... in China, e.g. - Is it necessary to book my train tickets as early as possible (Beijing- Xian; Xian - Chongqing; Wushan- Shanghai) or 1-2 days in advance's enough? Hard sleepers are preety popular and August / September's the high season for ...
 
China: starter kit for China
Posted on Sep 3, 2008, 09:55:55 by happysheep
... What do most people do? They go to Beijing (cleaned up for the Olympics), go to the Great Wall, check out bustling Shanghai, see the terra cotta warriors at Xian, and head to Guilin for the karst landscape. Feeling more adventurous? My recomendation is to ...
 
Small tips of living in a hotel
Posted on Oct 1, 2009, 06:36:20 by 3grental
... 4. If you stay in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, do not use the internet. The fee is so high and the speed is low. In Shanghai, you can rent a 3G internet and you can use it anywhere in China. 5. Find out what is need for an additional fee to use and which is ...
 
Travelling in China - tips
Posted on May 22, 2007, 10:39:52 by bougainville
... in China, e.g. - Is it necessary to book my train tickets as early as possible (Beijing- Xian; Xian - Chongqing; Wushan- Shanghai) or 1-2 days in advance's enough? Hard sleepers are preety popular and August / September's the high season for ...
 
Problem with China travel plans- can anyone help?
Posted on Nov 13, 2008, 04:25:24 by charlotte850505
Since you can purchase a discounted air ticket from Zhangjiajie to Shanghai, that's Ok, you can visit Shanghai directly from Zhangjiajie and then go to Kaifen from Shanghai by air. After visiting Kaifeng, head to Xi'an by train, it is not a very ...
 
China: starter kit for China
Posted on Nov 2, 2008, 22:59:23 by happysheep
... why the western country always pay attention to the disadvantage of China but not advantages? Possibly because China, despite its showy Olympics and showcase modern Shanghai, is developing un-equally - there are a few fat rich, but most people are poor. ...