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Respite from Heat
Feb 21, 2005 02:59
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I will be in Beijing for 6 days early July and am looking for a side trip (2-3 days) to someplace cooler accessible by train (overnite train fine). Have seen several offered by various tour companies but would like some opinions from others who have done something similar.
Feb 21, 2005 11:21
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Which kind of spots are you interested in ?
The scenic spot or some places revealing the history and architecture?

Personally, Datong in Shanxi Province is definitely the best recommendation. very near from Beijing, about 6 hours by train, spots can not be missed: Hanging Monastery and Yungang Caves.


Feb 21, 2005 20:54
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Thank you for reply. I am interested in scenery, architecture and people. I prefer to spend an hour admiring the outside of a great museum building, than an hour inside. I will research Datong. I must get an itinerary together soon as I must purchase airline tickets and want to be sure than my flights fit my plan for each stop on my short (17 days around the world) trip (6 days Beijing, 5 days Delhi,and the remaining days getting there).
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