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[quote=APAULT,279860]I recommend Xi'an as it has plenty of character and is touristy enough to have facilities, but not over the top.  The opposite is true of Yangshuo that The Baron recommends - to me it has been totally spoilt by tourism.  Accommodation is cheap but all the backpacker activities are extremely expensive (180 rmb is a common price) by Chinese standards.  It's like going to the Spannish coastal resorts (tho smaller) - but then, I am an old man so tastes differ.  However, relatively close to Guilin, a few hours onthe bus to the NW are some very interesting ethnic villages.  If you go to Chengdu, allow a few days to get to the villages from there.  I strongly recommend the youth hostels in Chengdu (except 1 which is just rooms in a hotel), Xi'an, Guilin and indeed most cities as you can find out info so much more easily there.  Your first priority after finding your accommodation is to organise getting to your next destination!   It is hard to get train tickets at short notice as they sell out quickly, buses are easier in this respect, but there are usually multiple bus stations and nowhere to get info except by visiting each one.

The biggest mistake, I feel is to try to do too much.  Either of your routes is fine, and give you enough time to vary your plans and for delays.  Do consult Lonely Planet.[/quote]

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