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[quote=ELLYSE,258857]My pet recommendation for Beijing is Downtown Backpackers: http://www.backpackingchina.com/nr/greatwall.html
Another one I like in Xi'an is the Bell Tower IYH: http://www.xianhostel.cn
Where else you can go apart from Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an would depend on: your sightseeing interests/preferences, amount of time you have and your expected daily budget. Since I have no information whatsoever about these, it's impossible for me to make any really useful recommendations to you.
The Chengdu panda reserve (http://www.panda.org.cn) isn't difficult to reach on your own steam. Taxi, public bus (involving a change of buses enroute) or even cycle there if you're keen on cycling.
Sleeper and seat carriages on Chinese trains are not segregated according to gender. However I hardly think you have to worry for your safety or modesty. Travelled alone for the 1st 2 years of my stay in China without major problems. Valuables should be in a moneybelt hidden on your person, not in your luggage.
You won't be cold when going on the Wall, exercise will make you warm. Down coat probably not necessary, windbreaker a must.
Look on Weather Underground (Beijing) for historical weather data: http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/54511.html
Also, get a good guidebook and read through the "basics" section. That would answer a lot of your rudimentary questions![/quote]

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