In article <1105809151.888264.242240@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
hello_srini@hotmail.com says...
> Hi,
>
> What is the best way to spend 10 days in China? I am thinking Shanghai,
> Beijing, xian and/or guilin. I have the following questions:
>
> 1. What would be the best itinerary? Initially, I was thinking
> Shanghai-Xian-Beijing
> 2. Is Guilin worth visiting? Is it too touristy?
> 3. If I am going to China from HK, do I go to Guilin first or Shanghai?
> 4. Is Suzhou the best "water town" to visit from Shanghai
> 5. How is the train service from Shanghai to Xian and Xian to Beijing?
> Am I better off flying?
> 6. Do you recommend the great wall at Badaling or Mutiyanu?
>
> I know that there are many 10-11 day China tours that pretty much cover
> these cities but I'd rather travel on my own. Any ideas/suggestions are
> much appreciated.
See my travelogue:
http://www.molon.de/galleries/China/Travelogue2004.html
It all depends on when you are going. You should for instance avoid
Guilin/Yangshuo during the dry season. It also depends on what you'd
like to see - China is very big and has a lot to offer.
--
Alfred Molon
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