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Smog and sweat
By JOSE | 4/1/2007 8:33:24 PM

Sep 2004. Chongqing. In spite of the beuties of the city, take care with the smog if you are dust sensitive. Also, it is very warm there and If you are going to walk around the city, must be prepared with light cotton clothes to overcome the climate.

Chongqing
By JOSE | 4/1/2007 8:27:30 PM

Sept. 2004. A nice city with wonderful people. I stayed for 3 days on business, but taking the chance to know everything I can of the local people and the city. It is very cheap to eat there, just one RMB for a cup of rice!. I tasted the snake, the hot pot and a very strong alcoholic beverage made from herbs and pieces of snakes. According to my translator, this will make me more "strong" with the girl. But I had it at once, some 50 cc and this makes my face red in flames!.

Also when I arrived to the hotel, a wedding was taking place there, and I had been inmediatly invited to the party!, I got an offer of cigarret (a local tradition). Very good people!

Wuhan
By WINDENERGY | 3/17/2007 4:44:16 PM

Wuhan is a sprawling metropolis on the Yangtze River with a population around 8 million or so. There are 2 Wal-Mart's that I know of, plus 2 Metros (from Germany) and 3 Carrefore's (from France). I like shopping at Wal-Mart because it has many western items not easily found in regular Chinese shops/ grocery stores.

Shenyang- The City that can
By GARYWZINN | 3/4/2007 11:46:08 PM

As I sit in my Hotel Room at the 5 star Marriott Hotel, I can’t believe the efficiency of this City. We have just endured the largest snowstorm in the region since 1951. As I look out my window Snow plows are cleaning the streets at record pace. My wife who is From the North, Harbin and I are on our way to Beijing just 24 hours after the storm. In all my travels you can not judge a City by the good times but can only judge them under adversity. This will tell the tale of how the city operates. I can assure you that there are thousands of volunteers with shovels in hand and everyone is working together to get this City back in operation The city has such a charm that Shaoping and I will be back. As you exit the Airport you get the feeling that you have entered a dream land. Our trips included a day trip to the Yujing Mountain Water Caves. The most spectacular sight I have encountered in all my travels. The Hun River that runs through the center of the city is so beautiful. There are all amenities in the city that includes stores such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Beverly Hills Polo Club. The prices in this city are truly amazing that you can afford to shop in the high end stores and feel like you have just taken advantage of somebody. I would recommend this city and this hotel in particular to any traveler in any budget range. Believe me I am a seasoned traveler with millions of miles of experience, And I have just experienced the jewel of China, Shenyang

Hotel spas and saunas
By DICKNKY | 2/18/2007 11:40:55 PM

No matter how many stars your hotel has if you use the sauna/spa you will be offered a massage, which is later redifined as sex massage. 3 or 4 firm "no thank yous" are required to make your lack of interest clear, but the next day you will be asked again.

They blow the language barrier up!
By JIANSI | 2/1/2007 10:48:21 PM

I am sure most of you have had the same experience in China when it comes to communication with the locals! Of course, the language barrier is part of the fun of travelling. But when it constantly consume your time and energy you quickly feel exhausted and start to wonder where the fun is!
So I think the following tip should be pretty useful: I tested an interpretation hotline, and I must say: it works! They saved me a lot of time and energy. The one I tried is called HiWei (a quick search should get you their website). They are new comers and I have to say that they could improve a bit. But they have always been really dedicated in solving my problems and very kind. They helped me with taxi drivers, train station employees, restaurant waiters and even a tailor. I've heard of other such hotlines has anyone tried them?

What to Bring
By EEUREKA | 1/5/2007 11:18:41 PM

I found that besides clothes, tampons, and deodorant I could find most anything I needed while I was in China. You can get things tailor made if you want, and that is always fun. Just be aware that you may have to get the tailor to make a few changes because they aren't use to westerners body type.

Bus travel
By APAULT | 12/17/2006 1:02:47 AM

Buses are often more flexible than trains and you can often get seats when booking trains is more difficult.
1. Most cities have multiple bus stations (identified on maps by the Mercedes logo) which often overlap the destinations they serve.
2. At peak times there are extra buses but once you have bought your ticket get to the barrier as they may leave early these days.
3. If you are inclined to feel the cold, carry extra clothing as the aircon can be strong.
4. If you have bags that will go on the bus with you, make sure they are loaded onto the bus.
5. All the major buses provide you with a bottle of water and if the journey spans lunch they may provide a small meal.
6. Smaller non-aircon buses are cheaper but can get very crowded when they bring out standby seating. Also they often detour from the amin road to pick up pasengers.
7. Many long distance buses have two decks and reclining seat/beds, but they are not comfortable if you want to sit upright.

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