China/Hong Kong Dec to Jan

China/Hong Kong Dec to Jan
Jul 23, 2005 18:44
COCO213 Points: Join Date: Jul 23, 2005 Status: offline	Booked on a tour through China, departing Hong Kong mid Dec 2005 (3 Gorges, Xian etc) through to Beijing and Shanghai in early Jan.... Understand it will be very cold. Someone has mentioned that it is easy to buy good quality jackets (polar fleece, snow jackets etc) in Hong Kong much cheaper than in Australia... And to pack very light as its easy to buy warm clothes over in China. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions Thanks

Jul 23, 2005 18:44

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Booked on a tour through China, departing Hong Kong mid Dec 2005 (3 Gorges, Xian etc) through to Beijing and Shanghai in early Jan.... Understand it will be very cold.

Someone has mentioned that it is easy to buy good quality jackets (polar fleece, snow jackets etc) in Hong Kong much cheaper than in Australia... And to pack very light as its easy to buy warm clothes over in China.

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions

Thanks

Jul 24, 2005 04:03	#1
JEFFREYMAO Points: Join Date: Jul 24, 2005 Status: Offline	i am in hongkong right now.i work in hongkong.and i have worked in beijing also for 2 years. as i know, hongkong is known as shopping heaven.you sure can buy cheap but quality-good jacket. be prepared before you get to beijing when it will be very cold. beijing is most beautiful in autumn,by the way.

Jul 25, 2005 12:18	#2
CONNY129 Points: Join Date: May 25, 2005 Status: Offline	Yes ,it is quite easy to buy warm and cheap clothes in Xi'an ,and Dec. & Jan.are coldest monthes in Xi'an.Prepare enough for your trip.

Jul 25, 2005 17:13	#3
BACKPACKER Points: Join Date: Apr 9, 2005 Status: Offline	There are many factory outlets in Fa Yuen Street, Prince Edward. When you are in HK, you can go there to take a look.

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