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[quote=BARONTWANGLE,271816]I would disagree that Dali is better than Lijiang.  However, 2 nights is enough in either place.  I would avoid travelling with 2 suitcases at all costs (unless you mean 1 each?).  I have been on 12 month trips to multi climates, and got by with a small backpack.  Looking at your plan, I don't understand why you need so much?  You are going nowhere seriously cold or at altitude.  Too much luggage will seriously weigh you down, and ruin your trip.  Remember, it is easy to buy extra clothes if needed, but not so easy to throw nice ones away!  You can also do laundry at many of the places.  I would bring 7 days worth of clothes, and nothing more.

Don't stay in Guilin city (boring) - go directly to Yangshuo.  I would try to stay there at least 3 nights (maybe one of those nights in Xingping), as there is lots to do.  I wouldn't stay for 3 nights in Shanghai - not that much to see compared to other places on your itinerary.

My main advice to you (other than not having 2 suitcases) is to not try to cram too much in.  You will end up too tired to have any enthusiasm to visit any places.  It is better to visit a few places and see them properly, than visit many places and only see the obvious things.

Why would you want to travel soft seater on an overnight train?  Go hard bed class - it is by far the best way to travel in China.  Soft bed is too expensive and boring.  Hard bed is great value and people actually talk to you!  Never take a seat on an overnight train.  Apart from the lack of comfort, you stand a higher risk of getting something stolen.  The thought of you getting on an overnight train without a bed, but with 2 suitcases is comical.  Thieves will be round you like bees around honey.

1.  Travel light
2.  Don't be too optomistic with your schedule
3. Don't book too much in advance.  This allows you to be more spontaneous.

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