The Official Fall 2011 China DO Thread
Nov 9, 2011 | 8:45 pm
#287
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In the past, I've always bought SIMs on the street... cheaper, no ID requirement, no waiting, but I haven't noticed many street vendors blatantly (i.e. with long lists of phone numbers and corresponding prices) selling SIMs recently.
Nov 9, 2011 | 8:48 pm
#288
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If you go that route, bring your passport and some reading material.
In the past, I've always bought SIMs on the street... cheaper, no ID requirement, no waiting, but I haven't noticed many street vendors blatantly (i.e. with long lists of phone numbers and corresponding prices) selling SIMs recently.
In the past, I've always bought SIMs on the street... cheaper, no ID requirement, no waiting, but I haven't noticed many street vendors blatantly (i.e. with long lists of phone numbers and corresponding prices) selling SIMs recently.
Nov 10, 2011 | 2:07 am
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Nov 10, 2011 | 5:58 am
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I'm assuming it doesn't matter which hotel we show up at tomorrow? If so, we'll be heading to Le Royal Meridien as the most convenient option.
Unexpectedly, my SPTC had enough residual value to get me in from the airport.
Nov 10, 2011 | 5:21 pm
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Can someone confirm for me that LeMeridien and Westin are two different hotels?
I see people keep referring to both as if they are the same (e.g. "Le Royal Meridien/Westin at 1000"), but from what I can tell, they are different hotels.
I stay near the Westin Bund Center, and I need to know if I have to walk to LeMeridien to be picked up by the van.
I see people keep referring to both as if they are the same (e.g. "Le Royal Meridien/Westin at 1000"), but from what I can tell, they are different hotels.
I stay near the Westin Bund Center, and I need to know if I have to walk to LeMeridien to be picked up by the van.
Nov 10, 2011 | 5:56 pm
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Can someone confirm for me that LeMeridien and Westin are two different hotels?
I see people keep referring to both as if they are the same (e.g. "Le Royal Meridien/Westin at 1000"), but from what I can tell, they are different hotels.
I stay near the Westin Bund Center, and I need to know if I have to walk to LeMeridien to be picked up by the van.
I see people keep referring to both as if they are the same (e.g. "Le Royal Meridien/Westin at 1000"), but from what I can tell, they are different hotels.
I stay near the Westin Bund Center, and I need to know if I have to walk to LeMeridien to be picked up by the van.
Nov 10, 2011 | 7:11 pm
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IMPORTANT: for anyone looking to contact James / TravellerOnline, please note that his number is +86 136 41867888 (in the post body). His subject line number is wrong (I got an angry Chinese callee on that one).
Nov 11, 2011 | 3:48 am
#295
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Due to traffic being rather terrifying during "rush hour", and the fact we just spent 15 hrs in Economy, FriendlySkies and I are going to just hang at the Grand Hyatt tonight so will not be at dinner. But we will see you all at the Westin(?) for 1300(?) pickup tomorrow for China Eastern.
(If our non-presence tonight impacts anyone financially please let us know. I don't think it was a prepaid thing but could be wrong!)
(If our non-presence tonight impacts anyone financially please let us know. I don't think it was a prepaid thing but could be wrong!)
Nov 11, 2011 | 3:50 am
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Nov 11, 2011 | 8:20 am
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(If our non-presence tonight impacts anyone financially please let us know. I don't think it was a prepaid thing but could be wrong!)
Nov 11, 2011 | 8:23 am
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