[Chat] inquiry about travel in China
Hi all: My husband and I are going to China in the fall to visit our son who will be studying in Bejing. We want to explore other cities, too and wonder how easy it is to do on your own. We are open to taking a tour if it is small and involves walking, hiking, biking, etc. If you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks! Dawna ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] inquiry about travel in China
Emil and I went 4-5 years ago and did it on our own after a conference in Beijing. We used a company called Travel China Guide. They planned our itinerary and had a private guide and driver meet us in each city. Sounds expensive but it was surprisingly affordable. We went to Xian (home of the terracotta warriors) Loyang (near the Sholin temple) and the Longman grotto (Giant buddah's carved into the limestone clifts), then a boat ride down the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/guangxi/guilin/li_river.htm We had a really great time. I can dig up our whole itinerary if you're interested. Also, we have some Pimsler Mandarin language CDs that were really helpful. We listened to them in the car and just knowing that little bit made a real difference. We'd be happy to loan them to you. -Kathleen On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:11 AM, Dawna Cobb dawnac...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all: My husband and I are going to China in the fall to visit our son who will be studying in Bejing. We want to explore other cities, too and wonder how easy it is to do on your own. We are open to taking a tour if it is small and involves walking, hiking, biking, etc. If you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks! Dawna ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/ ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
Re: [Chat] inquiry about travel in China
I took my niece to Beijing last May for a few weeks, and it is very easy to get around. We stayed at the Raffles Hotel (great location - walk to almost anything) with subway close by and easy to learn and use to get you around the city. The hotel hooked us up with a private car and driver to get to a more remote part of the Great wall that is not so busy...about a 2 hour car ride each way. That way, you can stop when you see something you want to visit, and the driver was so impressive, we hired him several times again to visit places we wanted to see, or even for a day around the city (traffic is very crowded, but nobody ever honks a horn). I think the 9 hour car rental with driver cost something like $120! The super high speed trains will wisp you to Shangri in no time: make sure you reserve them in advance. I wish we had them here in the States (they were written up in Vanity Fair about 6 months ago). Also, I've learned to pack clothes you are tired of, and leave them for the maids. You'll buy so many clothes, its not worth bringing back your older clothes to the States. I also buy a suitcase there (or two) or pack one inside the other going over. The Zoo market opposite the zoo (also worth visiting) is a blast. Crowded, but bargains galore. Also try the silk market, and by all means have lots and lots of clothes made for yourself! Paul K. Williams Kelsey Associates, Inc. http://washingtonhistory.com/ WashingtonHistory.com 202-213-9796 Visit our daily history blog at http://www.househistoryman.blogspot.com/ HouseHistoryMan From: chat-boun...@charlesvillage.info [mailto:chat-boun...@charlesvillage.info] On Behalf Of Dawna Cobb Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 7:11 AM To: The Charles Village Chat List Subject: [Chat] inquiry about travel in China Hi all: My husband and I are going to China in the fall to visit our son who will be studying in Bejing. We want to explore other cities, too and wonder how easy it is to do on your own. We are open to taking a tour if it is small and involves walking, hiking, biking, etc. If you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks! Dawna ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/
[Chat] Looking for a garage to rent
Hi, Does anyone know of a garage for rent in Charles Village? It only need enough space to park my car. Thanks! DK___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/chat@charlesvillage.info/