Osaka or Shaghai?
Sep 12, 2004, 2:34 pm
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Osaka or Shaghai?
I have a birthday coming up and these are two places I've wanted to visit. I've been to HKG a couple of times but never to Japan, so that makes me think Osaka, Koyoto, and Nara. But I've also read a couple of great books about the history of Shaghai (and I love HKG). Of course visiting both would be ideal, but if you had to pick one, which would you recommend? Thanks.
Sep 12, 2004, 3:36 pm
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Osaka is absolutely wonderful! I had a great stay at the Hilton.
You can get to Kyoto and Nara fast also. Don't miss riding the big red Ferris wheel that's about a 10 minute walk from the Hilton. It's on top of a dept. store. The Hilton is connected via underground shopping to all sorts of transportation. I had a fine time!
Sep 13, 2004, 1:53 am
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Been to both
If you haven't been to Japan, go there. Just the high tech stuff alone is facinating. Food is good (though Shanghai is no slouch and cheaper too). Hygine is much better. Travel efficency, Japan hands down. There are subways in Osaka and Kyoto. Cabs though in China are cheap and at least when I'm there they don't try to cheat me.
Sep 13, 2004, 9:49 am
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I have been to both.
As you know that Shanghai is one of the growing city in ASIA. I've enjoyed eating and shopping like Hong Kong.
Kyoto is an ancient city. You could see some temples whice are designated as World Heritage by Unesco.
I agree with Lawnboy. I would recommend Japan too.
As you know that Shanghai is one of the growing city in ASIA. I've enjoyed eating and shopping like Hong Kong.
Kyoto is an ancient city. You could see some temples whice are designated as World Heritage by Unesco.
I agree with Lawnboy. I would recommend Japan too.
Sep 16, 2004, 11:33 am
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Shaghai is shagalicious, baby! But perhaps you meant Shanghai? 
Anyway, Osaka lacks some of the sheer variety of Tokyo, although admittedly there are plenty of interesting places to explore nearby (not just the usual suspects of Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji, but also Mt. Koya, Mt. Hiei, Kobe, even Ise).
Having returned from my first visit Shanghai last weekend, it didn't feel to be quite up to Japanese or Hong Kong levels of energy quite yet, but is growing at an insane speed and will certainly be a world-class city in another 10 years or so. But for time being, I'd go for Japan.
Anyway, Osaka lacks some of the sheer variety of Tokyo, although admittedly there are plenty of interesting places to explore nearby (not just the usual suspects of Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji, but also Mt. Koya, Mt. Hiei, Kobe, even Ise).
Having returned from my first visit Shanghai last weekend, it didn't feel to be quite up to Japanese or Hong Kong levels of energy quite yet, but is growing at an insane speed and will certainly be a world-class city in another 10 years or so. But for time being, I'd go for Japan.