Need opinions of what I have built as a trip

Need opinions of what I have built as a trip
Aug 30, 2005 10:46
OHIOSTACEE Points: Join Date: Aug 30, 2005 Status: offline	I am planning a family trip, and after much research I think I finally have something but I would love to hear others opinion before I book it. I'm meeting my family in London, then we are travelling to Taiwan for 3 nights. No choice on this, family friends are there. But is 3 nights too much? Off to Beijing for 3 nights, Xian for 2 nights, Shanghai for 3 nights, then Hong Kong for 2 nights. We are doing this in the beginning of Nov. and that is why I've left out Lhasa (I think the weather will be too if'y for the family in Nov). Please let me know your opinions or any advice!! Thanks!

Aug 30, 2005 10:46

OHIOSTACEE
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I am planning a family trip, and after much research I think I finally have something but I would love to hear others opinion before I book it.
I'm meeting my family in London, then we are travelling to Taiwan for 3 nights. No choice on this, family friends are there. But is 3 nights too much? Off to Beijing for 3 nights, Xian for 2 nights, Shanghai for 3 nights, then Hong Kong for 2 nights.
We are doing this in the beginning of Nov. and that is why I've left out Lhasa (I think the weather will be too if'y for the family in Nov).
Please let me know your opinions or any advice!!
Thanks!

Aug 30, 2005 13:35

GAZ07
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The plan is ok if your flying between each destination. You'll have long enough to visit the tourist attractions, but not long enough to really appreciate each place (in my opinion).

Some pretty obvious advice:-

In Beijing, don't miss the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. The Temple of Heaven was ok, but overrated (IMO).

Xi'an, enjoy the city itself around the bell tower in the centre. And obviously the Terracotta warriors.

Shanghai is stunning to look at but light on any major attractions. The view from Jinmao tower is excellent (on a clear day), Walking along The Bund is nice (excellent architecture), shopping at the "fake market" was fun. There are museums/art/theatre/live bands(jazz/rock) and lots of entertainment.

Hong Kong, i just love this place. Make sure to see the lazer show from Kowloon pier at approx 7:30/8:00, go up to the Peak on the first clear day u have (there arent many), depending on the age of your family there are theme parks/nightlife etc. Great shopping. Hiking. Beaches. Anything you want really.

I hope i've been of help.
Enjoy your trip.
Gaz

Aug 30, 2005 19:49	#2
CALIFORNIA Points: Join Date: Jul 22, 2005 Status: Offline	As the complementarity of Gaz: 1.BeiJing:I think you should choose Si Ma Tai Great Wall,if you have free time!After visiting the Forbidden City,you can go to the Beihai Park. 2.Xi'an:I think the Shaan Xi Museum is amazing!One day you can travel in the downtown(Bell Tower,Drum Tower,Epigraphic Forest---Bei Lin,Mosque),the Mosque is my favorite! I have never been to HongKong:-(

Aug 31, 2005 09:51	#3
GAZ07 Points: Join Date: Apr 27, 2005 Status: Offline	Good advice from CALI, Regarding downtown Xi'an, try some of the Muslim food downtown. It's great. And there are more traditional looking mosques deeper into the muslim quarter, should you be interested. Have a good trip.

Aug 31, 2005 10:10	#4
CALIFORNIA Points: Join Date: Jul 22, 2005 Status: Offline	Yes,near the Drum Tower,there was a stree,wow,so many kinds of local food!

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