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[quote=CROSIS,388957]I have traveled around China in November and December, including as far north as Qinhuangdao. Some days were colder than others but it depends on what you are used to. Personally i preferred Nov/Dec over July in the same area as 40 degrees was so hot you didnt do anything other than sweat! Next year I want to do the Harbin Ice Festival in January. Temps can be as low as -30 as I understand.

Horse trekking to remote parts of the wall was great. Normally we use travelchinaguide.com for all our guides and tours and they are brilliant.

One place not on your list is Datong. They have the grottoes, hanging monastery and nearby at Taiyuan the old wooden pagoda. I really liked Datong. At night in a park there were locals gathered together learning folk songs and doing an impromptu concert for other locals. We were made welcome and the young girl and her dad who spoke a little english translated for us. It was a great night.

Also a must see for me would be Dafo at Leshan (see pic). If you go here make sure you go down the steps at the side. We had a guide on this particular day who was useless. He insisted foreigners dont do this, so we ignored him and went anyway. BRILLIANT!! Also explore the temple and gardens behind too. A day here is easy. I only did 4 hours and it wasnt enough. hence its on my return to lost.

Happy to offer other ideas if you are interested.[/quote]

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