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Feb 22, 2011, 9:18 am

#76

NYC101

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Quote:

Originally Posted by christinasc

Definitely interested
# attendees: 1
hotel: SPG

I can also speak shanghainese if it matters to anyone

have not been here in 10+ years, it's about stinking time!!

Wow^, been back only once in the last 14+ years. But heading out there in April with Mom and November for the DO. Both tickets booked.

P.S: My Shanghainese get laughed at so much I'm afraid to speak it anymore.

Feb 24, 2011, 5:56 pm

#77

bennos

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC101

- Optional 1-2 days trip to other cities using the fast train. We’ll see how many people will want to do that and what city. I certainly want to

I was thinking an HSR trip might be interesting, possibly originating and/or terminating elsewhere with the DO in the middle or at one end. If others are interested I'd be happy to help plan that.

Feb 25, 2011, 1:24 am

#78

ellyse

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I think Nanjing would be a good destination if you really want to feel the speed of the HSR. If you go for a nearby destination like Suzhou, the train doesn't really have the time to get up to speed before it has to slow down again, and it's not really value-for-money.
Round-trip 2nd-class tickets for Nanjing (about 1+ hour each way) will cost around 300 RMB/pax.

Feb 25, 2011, 9:17 am

#79

zInSocal

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Attendance: Interested
Date Choice: November
# of attendees: 1
Hotel Preference: Marriott / SPG
Other suggested activities: Flexible

Feb 25, 2011, 11:57 pm

#80

yang1980

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Attendance: Interested
# of attendees:1
Hotel Preference:SPG

Mar 3, 2011, 9:55 am

#81

mackenzie77

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Some people might be interested in checking out the new high-speed rail that will connect Shanghai with Beijing in FOUR hours. That's basically NYC to ATL....

Mar 3, 2011, 11:39 am

#82

thyeri

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Attendance: Interested
# of attendees: 1
Hotel Preference: @ Home
Other suggested activities: Flexible

By the way, when will the G-train start service between Beijing and Shanghai??

Mar 3, 2011, 6:34 pm

#83

meremale

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mackenzie77

Some people might be interested in checking out the new high-speed rail that will connect Shanghai with Beijing in FOUR hours. That's basically NYC to ATL....

That sounds amazing. Start the DO in Shanghai, end in Beijing.

Mar 4, 2011, 7:35 am

#84

NYC101

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Would love to find out the launch date of the new high-speed rail between BJ and SH. I have an open-jaw ticket booked into PEK and out of PVG for this DO. A 4 hour ride on the G-train definitely beats out sitting in Y on MU or CZ.

Mar 5, 2011, 3:11 pm

#85

bennos

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC101

According to Wikipedia, 20 June 2011.

Mar 19, 2011, 6:44 pm

#86

spaceman

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bump

Mar 19, 2011, 10:09 pm

#87

lili

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thanks for the bump, spaceman.

am interested, but not finding airfare in my range.

still on the radar.

Mar 21, 2011, 6:05 pm

#88

yul36

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC101

Nov 11-14 it is, folks who expressed interest, please update us if you become definite.

Attendance & Preference

Booked:

Definitely:
Spaceman +1 - Hilton & SPG
NYC101
UpgradedFirst
TravellerOnline
sstcobra - Hilton
wpyeh - IC
Ellyse (local)
Mackenzie77 +1 - SPG & IC
bschaff1 - Hyatt

Interested:
gvdIAD - Hilton
Condition One - SPG
uchuuace - Hilton
perthite - Hilton & IC
upup&away - Starwood & Hilton
karung99
FriendlySkies - Hyatt
tmartazu - Hyatt & SPG & IC
dedehans
jan_az - Hilton & Marriott
fsfguy - Local hotel over western chain for value
worldtraveller2
awc4 - Hyatt & SPG & Marriott
3LeftTurns
Lori_Q
bseller - SPG
falconea
chchkiwi
lili
aanswer - SPG
bennos - Marriott & Hilton
seacarl - SPG & Hilton
Jerseygirl17 - Marriott
restlessinRNO - Hilton
yul36 - SPG
cawhite
mrbrad
usa18dca +1 - SPG & Hyatt
8dimsum - SPG & Hyatt & Marriott
mnredfox
taiwaned +1 - SPG
UA_Flyer - Hyatt
JenGal +1 - SPG
meremale - SPG
ckpeter
CaseyN2 - SPG & Marriott
christinasc - SPG
zInSocal - SPG & Marriott
yang1980 - SPG
thyeri (home)

Please Confirm me, Looks like I will be in the region after all.

Mar 25, 2011, 6:49 pm

#89

mnmag

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Attendance: Interested!
Date Choice: Nov 11-14 (but it's too early to know for sure
# of attendees: 1
Hotel Preference: SPG; Hyatt
Other Suggested activities: Whatever the group decides

Apr 4, 2011, 12:38 pm

#90

NYC101

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