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Farore says:
Well there is plenty to see in (and around) Beijing. You really have to see the Great Wall (and climb it too ;), Tienanmen Square (and everything around it) and The Forbidden Palace. If you have the patience you can stand in line on Tienanmen square and visit Mao's Mausoleum.
The Summer Palace is …
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Bennyong says:
The cheapest & fastest way to travel around in Beijing will definitely be by bus or underground train. These public tramsportation is surprisingly punctual & efficient. A cab service will cost about 10 times more expensive. Unless you dont mind spending that kind of money & Unless you are travelling…
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Buy fake DVDs
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#18 of 35 general tips & advice in Beijing
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ophirh says:
Well this one ain't really legal advice, but in China it is still legal :)
If you want to buy very cheap DVD movies, then you got to the right place. In general all around China you can find places to buy DVDs. The sellers are in lots of street corners, opening a suitcase and sell you DVDs. The pri…
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Friendly
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#19 of 35 general tips & advice in Beijing
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travelallover15 says:
Poeple there are friendly.When u shop you must bargain for your price .
I have never had so much fun shopping in my life.Take a warm jacket with you because when i was there there was a couple of days i needed it .If you don't want to take one you can buy one there cheap.
A friend that was with me…
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o_mendfornd says:
Haggling is not one of my favourite pass-times (some would say that doesn't make me a proper traveller). However, I can handle it better in some countries than others, for different reasons.
In China I found the style moderately aggressive at times, but in some ways that makes it easier because y…
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LeighTravelClub says:
During our stay in Beijing in May/June 2007, we were absolutely astounded at the level of smog. Yes, it was very bad. On our last day and travelling to the airport, as I looked from the coach window, I realised that it was not possible to see the end of any roads....everything just disappears into t…
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Tea ceremony
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#22 of 35 general tips & advice in Beijing
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Liselore_Verschuren says:
Walking around Beijing (or Shanghai!) as a western tourist attracts all sorts of curious Chinese people. Also younger people who say they want to practice their English.
When my husband and I had just left the Forbidden City and crossed the Tiananman square, when we were approached by a young Chin…
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larissa7 says:
Xi´an - Chongking 2008
Bad weather flight, we had to return halfway and redo the flight after an hour
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People Pee
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#24 of 35 general tips & advice in Beijing
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imanironchef says:
Well what can I say about Beijing, other than the fact I hated it!!!! People pee everywhere, they have no respect for anybody or anything! Other than the great wall and the forbidden temple, i would not reccomend it for more than 2 days! Unless your a bogan and your into that sort of stuff. Oh and t…
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alexchan says:
Basic safety practices were absent on our China Southern (CZ3832) from Hangzhou to Xiamen:
* One cabin crew sitting at the boarding door did not fasten her seat belt for takeoff and landing.
* The passengering pilots placed three large pilot cases unrestrained on the three seats opposite th…
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Beijing
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#26 of 35 general tips & advice in Beijing
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alicesmorrison says:
My trips to China have always been a wild experience mixed with excitement and confusion. Beijing, with its different foods, exciting culture, and sights such as the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace is just breathtaking. I highly recommend to be adventurous and do you…
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Chinese Visa
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#27 of 35 general tips & advice in Beijing
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Purdy says:
Now l can only speak from Ireland - we applied for our visa (£30 moreorless $50) submitted application form and supporting documents (the Chinese Embassy Website should provide you with downloadable form & details of documents needed) fill in it - you have to apply in person to take it to your near…
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Alyona says:
I was in Beijing the first time. When I with my friends went to the Restaurant,we found during our dinner that we can leave underdrunk wine, e.g., come some other day and take it (without any additional charge). It was a surpise and bolt from the blue for us as we have no such a tradition in Ru…
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tparker says:
In English, you can check timetables for Chinese trains on http://www.china-train-ticket.com/ - but I wouldn't recommend buying the ticket there, since the prices are much higher than they should be. Unfortunately most ticket outlets throughout Beijing do not speak English - however, the major …
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portia says:
You should check out the official Chinese embassy web site (in the USA), the following link has the information on (tourist) Visa requirements
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/zgqz/t84246.htm
and you can navigate to find out about other visa types (which doesn't sound like you would need)…
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