I am travelling to China from Canada in the near future. I have hundreds of questions and concerns but mostly just need reassurance that I'm not forgetting anything. Bonus, what should I do for carry-on?
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posted by sarae
on Mar 13, 2013 -
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I leave for a two week stay in China (Beijing), on Friday. I would like to take a laptop with me. I have heard however, that there is a significant risk of becoming infected with malware or spyware. Is this true? I will not have the laptop on me at all times.
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posted by oddman
on Feb 25, 2013 -
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Why do all (or at least, the vast majority) of flights between Sydney and the U.S. this July/August have layovers in China or Korea? How can I best go about finding a budget ticket that takes a more direct route?
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posted by jrobin276
on Jan 7, 2013 -
15 answers
Going to Shanghai for the first time for three weeks in Jan/Feb. Where should I go/eat/do?
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posted by bluelight
on Dec 19, 2012 -
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You're in Hong Kong on 12/13 January. You want to take someone out for a fun night. Where do you go and what do you do? Definitions of fun and budget are inside.
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posted by girlgenius
on Nov 30, 2011 -
11 answers
Visasfilter: for which countries can I obtain a visa for while traveling, as opposed to in my own country? Difficulty: Canadian.
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posted by StoneSpace
on Sep 9, 2011 -
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WeatherFilter: Help us time our trip! Online resources I've seen haven't been consistent about the weather in Beijing, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Phuket in late October/early November. Will we be OK?
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posted by unionsquarepark
on Jul 4, 2011 -
5 answers
Travel tips/hacks for long international flights to China? Travel pillow and video recorder recommendations?
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posted by cycleback
on May 24, 2011 -
20 answers
I am traveling solo around northeast and central China for the next two months and would love your advice and sightseeing suggestions!
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posted by dustyasymptotes
on May 3, 2011 -
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I have a short weekend (Fri night to Sun morning) off in Shanghai during a work trip, and I'm looking for an activity - even a day trip to Beijing or the Great Wall. I'd appreciate suggestions and/or advice.
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posted by jonobarel
on Apr 21, 2011 -
12 answers
Hi Mefis,
This is an open-ended question about taking a long trip to China. My boyfriend and I will be spending about six weeks traveling throughout China from early March through mid April...
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posted by infinityjinx
on Feb 17, 2011 -
13 answers
Do my visa plans for Asia make sense? Thoughts and advice greatly appreciated.
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posted by Kirn
on Dec 12, 2010 -
11 answers
what does this mean - its a flight from ewr (newark) to pek (beijing). I'lll be taking this flight in a few weeks and want to know where I"m going.
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posted by esemay
on Nov 17, 2010 -
12 answers
We're now on our China trip (thanks for the tips in our last question,
), and are looking for specific suggestions on things to do in the Guilin area that weren't covered there. Extra points for off-the-beaten-path suggestions. We're definitely interested in beginner to intermediate hikes, bike rides, and boating. We also would love to see more rural sites, and the most spectacular scenery possible, but have been having trouble finding specific info on the area.
posted by odayoday
on Oct 26, 2010 -
6 answers
My boyfriend and I will be visiting my dad in China for two weeks at the end of October, beginning of November. I've been twice before (my dad has lived there for the past 12 years), but this will be my boyfriend's first time. We'd like a good mix of city and rural areas, and are tentatively planning four days in Shanghai, four in Beijing, four in Guilin, and four in Yunnan. However, we're open to other suggestions, so what do you think? Too much time in one place, not enough in another? Is there another must-see area? What should we do while we're in those places? Any ideas are welcome!
posted by odayoday
on Sep 28, 2010 -
7 answers
Where should I travel in Asia and the wider world between February and August 2011? Should I travel there and then at all? I'm trying to plan a round-the-world trip and am finding it very difficult. Apologies for my rambling question - I could really do with your help.
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posted by Kirn
on Aug 14, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm studying abroad in Beijing in a month! What do I need to bring, and what do I need to know? (I've never even left the US before!)
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Aug 6, 2010 -
30 answers
My husband and I really want to go to China, this fall or next fall. All of our Chinese friends strongly recommend that we take a tour, rather than just do it on our own as we normally do. But -- which tour company should we use? Who is reputable, affordable, and won't pack us in with a mob of 40-50?
posted by bearwife
on Jul 28, 2010 -
21 answers
Oh, hive mind. I am very soon going to go join my boyfriend in Macau, China for an indefinite amount of time. I am an insulin-dependent diabetic. I am quitting my job and therefore, losing my insurance... is this going to cause problems?
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posted by the_royal_we
on Jul 2, 2010 -
24 answers
TravelFilter: I will be traveling to China for the first time this December. Given that it will be fairly cold in well-known cities like Beijing and Shanghai, where do you suggest that we go?
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posted by bluelight
on Jun 26, 2010 -
12 answers
I might possibly be going to Nanjing in July of this year and would love to stay with a family instead of a hotel. I will be there for two weeks and would be fine with paying or trading a service (perhaps teaching English or Spanish) for the stay. Does a site exist that might have listings like this or is there another way to seek this out?
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posted by yfatah
on May 8, 2010 -
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I'm an American who is thinking about moving abroad. Most likely to Mainland China, although Taiwan and Singapore are potential options. What's the best way to go about doing some research for a move overseas?
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posted by jasondbarr
on Feb 24, 2010 -
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I want to spend a while (1-4 months?) wandering around China-- specifically, central/western China.. I speak Mandarin, and I've lived in Beijing before. Where should I go?
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posted by acidic
on Dec 28, 2009 -
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Single female traveling alone and staying in a youth hostel in Shanghai: fun adventure or catastrophically bad idea?
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posted by aquafortis
on Jul 29, 2009 -
14 answers
I've got a six week sabbatical break from my job coming up, beginning in mid September. My plan is to fly to Hong Kong, and then spend some time travelling around Yunnan and Sichuan. I will be in China during the National Week holiday, which I gather is kind of a big deal in terms of hotels, planes, trains etc. Does anyone have any advice/tips on how to deal with it? Is it even going to be a problem, or will I just notice touristy places getting a little busier?
posted by Sifter
on Jul 15, 2009 -
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TravelFilter: I have 36 hours in Beijing. What should I see (serious amateur photog) and where should I eat (dim-sum preferable.) Bonus: Good hotels with Internet access.
Any help or suggestions appreciated!
posted by damiano99
on Jul 4, 2009 -
9 answers
Next thursday, I have a trip to China planned. Will the Chinese give us trouble out of swine flu fears?
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posted by ooklala
on Jun 2, 2009 -
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Things to do/see/eat/avoid/meet in these countries, on my first RTW trip? Finally heading out on a very unplanned RTW trip with one of those Star Alliance tickets. These are the flight routes I have set at the moment (three weeks before heading out, so still malleable)
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posted by avocade
on May 17, 2009 -
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I have a U.S. passport. Same-day and rush processing for Chinese visas in the U.S. has been suspended as of 4 May 2009, likely because of swine flu fears, leaving everyone with a 6-business-day wait. But I leave sooner than that.
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posted by SpringAquifer
on May 16, 2009 -
4 answers
US Citizen traveling to China for business - how do I get my wife an appropriate visa?
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posted by bkhahn
on May 13, 2009 -
12 answers
This is something of a follow up to
this question earlier this year.
I've spent most of the last year working in China but haven't moved yet. Question is, Shanghai or Beijing? It's basically my option. I've spent a lot of time in both cities and both have qualities I can appreciate.
What are your opinions, which city is more livable, and why.
posted by michswiss
on Sep 26, 2008 -
11 answers
Traveling to China in November. I've seen some of the famous tourist spots (Great Wall, terra cotta soldiers in Xian, gardens in Suzhou, etc.), but I would like to visit some places that are not as well known. Any advice?
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posted by extramundane
on Aug 9, 2008 -
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I am trying to plan a 4 week trip back westbound on the Trans Siberian railway. I'm planning to travel through China via Shanghai from Osaka and then take the trans Siberian from Beijing. I'd love some advice on where I should stop over (I'm thinking maybe Mongolia, Irkutsk, Moscow and a stop in Eastern Europe) and what I should try and see and do in these places on my way back to London. Also, I'm on a budget of about $2000 is this enough?. I am arranging it all myself so any general advice/ experience would be very much appreciated.
posted by aikidoka
on Mar 11, 2008 -
5 answers
