Well if only I could manage that. Only problem is it would take 60 years just to warm up. Plus lose a few kilo's first. OMG I hope she never has a bulging disk in her frame.
We are going to China to a show that has some of that stuff. Very talented indeed.
We are basing ourselves in Shanghai for the first 8 days and traveling by fast trains to see various bits the wife and daughter doing thing.
Then the Bullet train to Beijing (4 Hours each way) for another six days. Again day trips. The Great Wall, etc. Cheaper to fly direct to Shanghai first. We were going to fly to a lot of places initially. However the time getting to and from the airports users up to much time. We are staying five minutes walk from the main Station in Shanghai.
We fly back out of Shanghai with Qantas return for $875 each. Top price for Qantas. Two weeks only as our daughter's in her Uni break.The trains are cheap and we will also see some of the country side this way as well.
We could not get a direct flight to Beijing, There is a one stop along the way, doing that way.
Me im itching to hit the road on our return. Its horses for causers.
Hey Jim, Shanghai is great. Make sure you visit Yu Yuan Gardens. Take Metro Line 10 to Yu Garden Station and follow the crowds. It is only a couple of blocks walk. Fabulous place and hard to imagine you are in the middle of a city.
Visit the Shanghai World Finance Tower. You can go to the top (costs little), one of the highest buildings in Shanghai and great views. A short walk from there is the oriental Pearl tower. Worth a visit but sometimes a long queue to get in. Get a photo of the sign outside the entry about the rules for entry. No political correctness there.
Make sure you visit Nanjing Lu (Road) Shopping Street. Up to a million people a day visit there. It is incredible but watch for the hawkers, they pounce on "lowei's" (foreigners). Just tell them the f**k off.
The fast train to Beijing is great. Have your camera ready at Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai. It is unbelievable.
When you go to the Wall, choose Mutianyu rather than Badaling to visit. I think it is a far better experience. Badaling is much too commercialised.
Make sure you get to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors. They are the most amazing thing I have ever seen.
Have a ball. China is the most amazing place, the people are friendly, the food is great and the scenery, breathtaking
Hey Jim, Shanghai is great. Make sure you visit Yu Yuan Gardens. Take Metro Line 10 to Yu Garden Station and follow the crowds. It is only a couple of blocks walk. Fabulous place and hard to imagine you are in the middle of a city.
Visit the Shanghai World Finance Tower. You can go to the top (costs little), one of the highest buildings in Shanghai and great views. A short walk from there is the oriental Pearl tower. Worth a visit but sometimes a long queue to get in. Get a photo of the sign outside the entry about the rules for entry. No political correctness there.
Make sure you visit Nanjing Lu (Road) Shopping Street. Up to a million people a day visit there. It is incredible but watch for the hawkers, they pounce on "lowei's" (foreigners). Just tell them the f**k off.
The fast train to Beijing is great. Have your camera ready at Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai. It is unbelievable.
When you go to the Wall, choose Mutianyu rather than Badaling to visit. I think it is a far better experience. Badaling is much too commercialised.
Make sure you get to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors. They are the most amazing thing I have ever seen.
Have a ball. China is the most amazing place, the people are friendly, the food is great and the scenery, breathtaking
The Phantom
Hi Peter,
Thanks very much for all your help with your knowledge.
From Beijing we will be flying early morning to Xi'an to see The Terracotta Warriors. Our son has been there, says its a two hour flight each way. That will be a long dayyyy.
I will print this info off and give it to our tour director. ( Our daughter.)
We were told they Don't like the Pom's and Yank's. Should I wear/ get a Tee Shirt with Australia Down Under, or simular on it from the markets here before we go.
Hey Jim, they will often say "You ess ay?" with a Chinese accent. Just answer "Ow-dah-lia" which is Australian in Chinese. You will generally get a kangaroo hop or two to show they understand.
I don't think they have any problems with Poms or Yanks, or it never seemed that way to me.
Just remember, the Chinese are immensely proud of their country, its history and its food. Always say "Nihao" (nee-how, hello) with a smile and you will be a friend forever.
China is a very safe country for foreigners and there is no need to feel scared but you still need to take the normal precautions. I have walked the streets and back streets of Shanghai at midnight and felt perfectly safe. Don't give money to beggars and don't go with someone trying to sell you something. There are people posing as students wanting you to buy paintings, etc, that are parts of gangs. Just keep your wits about you.
When you go to see the Terracotta Warriors, hire at guide. They will be at the entry and cost about 200 rmb ($40) but they can tell and show you things that you would otherwise miss. There is one exhibit in the Museum attached to the display that has evidence of a type of welding. 2000 years ago!!. Even the Chinese want to know how it was done. That place is stunning.
If you haven't booked flights within China yet, use an online booking company called Ctrip - http://english.ctrip.com/ I used them often without any problems. Remember at airports they are strict about the 100 ml of liquids in your hand luggage. I once saw an American woman arguing with an official at Hongqaio Airport over a tube of toothpaste. She lost and was made to look foolish. Chinese officials don't like to be shown up as fools. If you get into a dispute over something like that, quickly weigh up the cost of replacement and figure whether it is worth your trip being delayed.
If you have time, I would recommend a visit to Jiuzhaigou and Huanlong National Park. Foreigners haven't really caught on to it yet but it is the most stunning place. Absolutely pristine with lakes 100 feet deep that you can see tree branches on the bottom, waterfalls, creeks and one lake that, from creeks running into the lake laden with natural chemicals from surrounding rocks, has five different colours. Just stunning. Click on this for some photos www.google.com.au/search?q=jiuzhaigou&espv=2&biw=1430&bih=769&site=webhp&tbm=isch&imgil=MXBwAhfWGehOTM%253A%253BlLg8ahH7HAikIM%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fen.wikipedia.org%25252Fwiki%25252FJiuzhaigou&source=iu&pf=m&fir=MXBwAhfWGehOTM%253A%252ClLg8ahH7HAikIM%252C_&usg=__3uEVgTqaBchfU_kanbws6l6CRZ8%3D&ved=0ahUKEwjWh9bo2oDNAhXFnpQKHX6QB28QyjcIPQ&ei=qp9LV9aKN8W90gT-oJ74Bg#imgrc=MXBwAhfWGehOTM%3A
.......and be extra careful how/where you park your Rickshaw, Jim....their Parking Inspectors may not be as lenient as your local ones....lol... and don't complain to the Chinese Café owner that his chicken was bloody rubbery.....he may reply...'Thank you plerry much".......
Safe trip to you all....Hoo Roo
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Remember at airports they are strict about the 100 ml of liquids in your hand luggage. I once saw an American woman arguing with an official at Hongqaio Airport over a tube of toothpaste. She lost and was made to look foolish. Chinese officials don't like to be shown up as fools. If you get into a dispute over something like that, quickly weigh up the cost of replacement and figure whether it is worth your trip being delayed.
The Phantom
The chinese don't mind trying it on at Australian Airports, bringing in their food & playing the "I no understand" card. I watch Border Patroll!
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Plus lose a few kilo's first.
OMG I hope she never has a bulging disk in her frame.
