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Oct 29, 2006, 7:22 am

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China ideas

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Originally Posted by MileageAddict

I'm planning a trip using miles via Cathay Pacific. A stopover in Hong Kong on the way to Beijing is planned and then arrival in Beijing.

Based on other information read on FT, I'm thinking side trips to Xian and/or Shanghai are of interest to me.

Is this too much for 10 days? If too much, which city should I eliminate? Is there a recommended way to get from one place to another? Any other suggestions? Three of us are going so trying to keep within a reasonable budget too.

There is much to see. I have visited China for 15 years and recommend: min 3 full days in Beijing, full day in Xian, full day in Chengde (often missed but a great location, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengde ); 2 days Shanghai and possibly a visit to Hangzhou (3 hrs from Shanghai is also nice). Xian is obviously off beat but well worth the trip and I guess will need 3 days (1 to get there and back).

Good luck, email me if you want other comments

Richard

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