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[quote=BLIZZARD,388849]Hi all
I am coming to China in April for about 4 weeks. I will arrive in Shanghai and stay there 3-4 days. I leave China from HK. I have read everything I can find about travel in China in this and other forums. Also read LP guidebook etc. What I have found is a lot of information and sometimes conflicting advice that has left me confused and so I am looking for help.
I am interested in Chinese culture, history, good food and people. I am not the kind of traveller that "power visits" a city with a checklist and timetable. I am travelling alone and speak only English. I am male over 55. I lean towards more urban than rural landscapes. I know it's difficult alone but I am prepared for some mistakes and glitches. I expect to hire local guides along the way. 
My tentative plan is SH-BJ-Xian-Chengdu-Kunming (Dali, Lijiang etc) then Guilin'/Yangshio and finally Shenzhen and HK. I am very flexible and my plan is "carved in butter" and if I like a place I will stay longer and adjust my plans accordingly. I hope to travel mostly by train. Any thoughts, advice or tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.[/quote]

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