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Can someone please recommend things to do / see in the following 3 cities

Beijing
Shanghai
Xian

Thanks !

i'll write more when it's not 3am but read here.

Xin tin dii is for you, you'll have a blast.

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Beijing, do the tourist stuff like Forbidden City and Tianamen Square. Be prepared for an onslaught of people trying to sell you garbage. Other than that I just kind of wandered around the city on foot to find stuff here and there, that's my favorite way to explore large cities.

At night there is Sunlitan bar area, the older district, and Hou Hai, newer place full of people trying to peddle smut.

Food in China can look intimidating but just don't think about appearances, if a restaurant is crowded (even if it looks dank) it must be good. Otherwise the locals wouldn't eat there; simple rule I live by at least. I've eaten all kinds of stuff all over China and have never been let down.

I hear Beijing has cleaned up a lot over the past year in prep for the olympics. I now prefer Chengdu (great food) and the tibetan border area in the west and Sanya at the southern tip of Hainan.

It really helps if you have some local friends in China though if you don't speak Chinese. If it wasn't for my girlfriend I probably would have hated the place and never gone back after my first try.

hcaleman wrote:Food in China can look intimidating but just don't think about appearances

Agreed the shrimp and chili sauce wasn't nearly as bad as it sounded

This was tasty though, it was some sort of crab apple type thing, tasty.

in beijing definitely take the trip to the forbidden city,, and of course the great wall of china, its an amazing place to be at, seeing how big it really is and how thousands of people took hundred of years to complete it,, really a marvel to behold. ideal to take a tourist guide or a bus tour as the accompanying history lesson is quite interesting as well. good luck!

Hi, Maaad,

Below pls find suggestions for scenic spots(too much choices, we list some must-see places normally):

1) Beijing
Forbiddan city / Great Wall / Summer Palace / Tian'an'men flag opening ceremony in early moring / Temple of Heaven

2)Shanghai
Shanghai Bund / Chenghuang temple(old town)/orientital TV Tower/Water village at suburbs

3)Xian
Terra-cotta warriors and horses at tomb of qing shi huang / bronze chorits / Big wild Goose Pagoda .

Enjoy!

Yours sincerely,
Susan Zheng(China Tour Guide)
MSN: Susan205060@hotmail.com

According to the chinese consulate in dubai website, one requirement for a visa is a letter from the company or sponsor.
Is it also required for tourist visa's?

I've flown from Dubai to China, I've never needed a letter. Probably best to check with the consulate but I don't think so.

Watch out for the spits !
Watch out of the lack of queues !
Watch out for people speaking loudly !
Watch out for stares !
If you eat at the hutongs, watch out for dirty finger in your food when they bring your dishes !

Joking aside, you will have a blast. Enjoy the scenery. When you are at the top of the White Pagoda behind the Forbidden City, look out towards Forbidden city. The thick blanket of clouds will amaze you esp during winter.

BTW, the above did happen to me.

^ I thought you were talking about Dubai there! lol.

How cold does it get in Beijing (especially on the great wall) during early january?

COLD. When I was there is was near 0 degree. Its the rain that makes it freezing cold.

I just came from the chinese consulate and guess what? No chinese in sight! The gals at the counter are all Filipinas! Weird.

pinoy1 wrote:I just came from the chinese consulate and guess what? No chinese in sight! The gals at the counter are all Filipinas! Weird.

I think you will find this in most consulates, restaurants, clinics, shops, customer service counters etc.

yeah but I expect consulates to be run by the citizens of it's country
anyway...

so I'm going to Beijing (I'll just ride a bit on your thread, Maaad ) and I plan to visit the Mutianyu section of the great wall (the badaling section I read is overly touristy already). Has anyone here been to Mutianyu GW? How did you go there from the city? Any recommendations on how?

[quote]How did you go there from the city? Any recommendations on how?

By car, taxi or tour buses. Once you are there, on foot !

In Shanghai city, there will be a World Expo 2010 this year. Flying to Shanghai , some of the places that you can visit are the street of Nanjing Road known as the "shopper's paradise". Another place to go is the Bund, otherwise known as the Zongshan Lu, the YuYuan Garden is a classical garden with many scenic areas for visitors to enjoy, and the Shanghai Museum of Art. Located northwest of Shanghai is the Jade Buddha Temple.

Guangzhou Day Tour


A Guangzhou One Day Tour

Guangzhou Night View

ITINERARY: Pick-up at your hotel at 09:00am. Visit Tianhe CBD (CITIC Plaza, China Mayor Mansion, Tianhe Sports Center, New TV Tower) — Tianhe Waterfall – Ersha Island — Five Goats Stone Statue in Yue Xiu Park — Museum of Western Han Dynasty and Nanyue King — Lunch – Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall – Liurong Temple — Chen Clan Temple — Souvenir Center — Shang Xia Jiu Pedestrian Shopping Street. Transfer back to your hotel around 17:30pm. (Lunch)
Tour Type Group Size Tour Price
Private Tour 1 Person ¥1028
2-5 Person ¥528
6-9 Person ¥328
SIC Join-in Tour (Pick-up between 08:00 to 09:00am) ¥298
B Guangzhou Morning Half-day Tour

Five Rams Stone Statue

ITINERARY: Pick-up at your hotel at 09:00am. Visit Tianhe CBD (CITIC Plaza, China Mayor Mansion, Tianhe Sports Center, New TV Tower) — Tianhe Waterfall –Ersha Island — Five Goats Stone Statue in Yue Xiu Park — Museum of Western Han Dynasty and Nanyue King — Souvenir Center. Transfer back to your hotel around 12:30pm.
C Guangzhou Afternoon Half-day Tour

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

ITINERARY: Pick-up at your hotel at 13:30am.Visit Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall – Liurong Temple — Chen Clan Temple — Souvenir Center — Shang Xia Jiu Pedestrian Shopping Street. Transfer back to your hotel around 17:30pm.
Tour Type Group Size Tour Price
Private Tour 1 Person ¥498
2-5 Person ¥238
6-9 Person ¥158
SIC Join-in Tour (Pick-up between 08:00 to 09:00am) ¥128
D Pearl River Night Cruise

Night View of Pearl River

ITINERARY: Pick-up at your hotel at 18:00pm.Transfer to board the deluxe ferry and start the cruise. Enjoy the dazzling night view of Pearl River, which boast the beauty of Seine River. Enjoy the delicious buffet on the boat. The whole cruise lasts about 1.5 hours. Transfer back to your hotel.
Tour Type Group Size Tour Price
Private Tour 1 Person ¥788
2-5 Person ¥488
6-9 Person ¥328
E Ocean World Half-day Tour

Guangzhou Ocean World

ITINERARY: Pick-up at your hotel at 08:30am. Visit Guangzhou Zoo and Ocean World with fantastic show. Then visit a Souvenir Center and transfer back to your hotel.
Tour Type Group Size Tour Price
Private Tour 1 Person ¥608
2-5 Person ¥418
6-9 Person ¥298
SIC Join-in Tour (Pick-up between 08:00 to 08:30am) ¥278
F Panyu Lotus Hill One Day Tour

Lotus Hill

ITINERARY: Pick-up at your hotel at 08:30pm. Transfer to Panyu Lotus Hill Resort. Visit the Statue of the Mercy Goddess, the Rocky Scenery District,etc. After lunch, visit Yu Yin Garden, famous for its exquisite construction. Return to Guangzhou to visit a Souvenir Center. Transfer back to your hotel. (Lunch)
Tour Type Group Size Tour Price
Private Tour 1 Person ¥1128
2-5 Person ¥598
6-9 Person ¥378
SIC Join-in Tour (Pick-up between 08:00 to 08:30am) ¥328
G Guangzhou Shenzhen Zhuhai 3 Days Tour

Diwang Plaza

D1: 08:30am pick up, transfer to Zhuhai. Visit Fishwoman Statue, Lover’s Road, Meixi Arch, enjoy Face-Changing Show, Souvenir Centre. After lunch, visit Shijingshan Park. After dinner, transfer to hotel or join optional tour to watch a night show. (L/D)

D2: Drive to Shenzhen. Outlook of Diwang Plaza, visit Shenzhen International Garden and Expo Park, Souvenir Centre, The State Mangrove, Optional tour to a theme park: Window of the World or Splendid China & Cultural Village with show. (B/L/D)

Lover’s Road

D3: Drive back to Guangzhou. Visit Five Goats Stone Statue in Yue Xiu Park, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Chen Clan Temple, Souvenir Centre, Shang Xia Jiu Pedestrian Shopping Street one by one. Transfer back to your hotel. (B/L)
Tour Class Tour Price (6 Person UP) Single Room Supplement
Tourist Class (3 Star) ¥1468 ¥358
Deluxe Class (4 Star) ¥1598 ¥418
Superior Class (5 Star) ¥1868 ¥578

PRICE INCLUDES:

* Air-conditioned coach transfer
* Entrance tickets
* English-speaking tour guide
* Chinese meal as specified in the itinerary

PRICE EXCLUDES:

* Personal expense and insurance
* Tips to guide and driver
* Service not mentioned above
* Surcharge during high season

NOTES:

1. Prices are quoted in RMB¥ per adult.
2. Price for child below 1.2m is 90% of adult price.
3. SIC Join-in Tour will pick-up between 08:00 to 09:00am.
4. For reservation, you are required to fill in a registration form. Or fill it ONLINE
5. Payment will be collected by our guide before departure.
6. Picp-up sign at hotel lobby ’CHINA TOUR’
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Guangzhou is a trading city, if you want to stock some clothes, handbags or shoes, you can come to Guangzhou.

is there any one who is still in china?