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[quote=ZEROCOOL749,228260]Hello, I am a new member and I was looking for some advice on my upcoming trip.

I am going to China July 20 - August 27. The first three weeks are part of a Study Abroad program with my University. I will be spending those three weeks in the countryside of China aided by Chinese University Students. The last two weeks (August 13-27) will be used for personal travel. This is what I need help with.

I am currently taking Mandarian, but I do not expect to have anything more than a basic travel knowledge.

I am looking for advice on where to go and what to see during these two weeks of travel. I will begin the two weeks at Beijing. I prefer to see the natural side of China and I am more interested in historical, cultural, and the geography of China rather than Cities, shows, operas, and popular tourist sites. (For example, I would rather go for a week backpacking trip in the Yellowstone park than a week in L.A.) Some of things I was considering was a traditional Buddhist monastery, a protected wilderness area of China, and natural features like mountains and rivers of interest.

I know there are alot of Buddhist monastaries, but I was looking for one or two that has survived most of the carnage and fires of the past and hasnt been renovated beyond its historical appearance.

My beginning ideas was from Beijing ---> Xian ----> Shanghai.

I have tons of specific and smaller questions, but the general route and direction of my trip is the most crucial part before I plan everything else.

Thanks alot for any help :)[/quote]

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