Originally Posted by MapleLeaf
Oh yeah, one other question. The cost of my room and this flight is about equal to the cost of the train one way. Would you recommend flying or train in this case?
I love the train, but by my math, you must be paying around y300 for your plane ticket, which is a very good deal. Plus, Beijing is fun.
Unless you know someone in China that can front you cash, you'll probably have to wait till you get there to buy it. (I know elong takes credit cards, but I've never gotten competitive prices from them.) The process is pretty easy; all TAs deliver free of charge.