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Africancrab says:
Chinese paper money comes in different denominations beginning with 1 fen which I must confess I did see when I visited China. I was told it is rare to find it, but it seems in 1999 when I visited the government had just put out new 1 fen bills and 100 yuan bills. So the currency collector in me kep…
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rositachen says:
We play paragiling in all kinds of ways, last time we try fixed-point landing! a competition !!! we make a big(a little big) landing stage in the center of the lake. To see who landed on the stage--that's the winner! But b/c all kinds of reasons someone just take a bath :) I only want to mention: wh…
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Learning...
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#108 of 134 general tips & advice in China
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pacovera says:
As I commented, a trip to another country is many material things,
experiences, to see things done by the man, others of nature and those
that I value more, the related ones to the culture, the beliefs. The
concept of the life and the death in East differ enough from our
Western philosophy. A sa…
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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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cynthiagao says:
the first thing you should bring is sun block ,sun glasses and hat, because you will find the day time is very long, almost from 4:00 to 10:00, the second thing is thick jacket even though you will go there in summer, you would still feel some place is very cold. others you should bring some s…
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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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SICHUAN NGOs
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#112 of 134 general tips & advice in China
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WarrenRodwell says:
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Task-oriented and driven by people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to govern…
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pacovera says:
As I already commented in other parts of this trip, of the things that surprise in China it is the participation of people in the popular acts. Either seeing their monuments, doing their exercises or dancing, as it is this case in Xian, where thousands of people, happy, invite to participate…
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shirleysim says:
Buy your bus tickets at Chengdu, Xin Nan Men Bus Station, tel: 028-85433609. Besides JZG, from here you can also catch buses heading to Leshan Giant Buddha, Mt. Emei Shan, Mt. Qing Cheng Shan, Qing Cheng Back Mountain, Kangding, Guilin, Hailuogou Glacier Park, Daocheng, Ganzi and Batang. Bus No. 307…
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wonderwander says:
The following are the websites which you can check out before you plan Huang Ahan trip:
www.uhuangshan.com
www.huangshantour.com
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bigbluemonster says:
Bus 503 -- Use to go between the train station to Chaotianman Square (near the bus station) (Y1)
Bus 120 -- Use to get from the Chaotianman Square (near the bus station) to the train station. (Y1.05) its a little confusing since the bus doesn't stop in front of the train station, but within walki…
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WarrenRodwell says:
There’s more than a mere twinkle in the eye of contented newly-weds Vincenzo and Tippawan Montenero because the Chinese Year of the Pig commenced with Vince having placed a golden ring on his lovely wife’s hand for a second time within just a few months. The first time was in Tippi’s hometown …
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cabs
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#119 of 134 general tips & advice in China
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Ashtonmd says:
Just to let you know, cabs in Shanghai charge different rates depending on the time of day. Something like after 7 pm they are more expensive. The subway is a really cheap and easy way to get around.
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alexchan says:
Here's a story of dodgy attitude to safety our Malaysia Airlines flight MH391 from Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur, one of the airline's longest 737 services (about 4.5 hours).
While we were taxiing out of Xiamen, there was knocking noise coming from the wheel compartment ... we were sitting overwing. …
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