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Best of China Tour

A trip from October 21, 2006 to November 07, 2006, travelling to Beijing, Nankou, Xi'An, Xian, Shanghai, Wuxi
16 day trip offered by cytstours.com. Was offered as Tour … More  
16 day trip offered by cytstours.com. Was offered as Tour A02 in 2006. Looks like the 2007 schedule shows it as Tour A07.
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Foreword

Our goal is not just to create a journal to share with friends but also provide insight into a CYTS tour. I include a lot of detail with times and information about hotels for anyone who wants to go on a CYTS tour and wants to know what to expect. After 18 days, there is a lot to talk about.

This journal is a work in progress. It will get filled in bit by bit over time. There's so much to be said about such a long trip and so many typos to correct.

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Jean's observations are in black Comic Sans font.
Marco's observations are in blue Comic Sans font.


 
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All in all, we had a good time. Now that the trip is over, I'm certainly remembering all the good things and not the bad.

I would love to hear from anyone who has been on a CYTS trip and can share their experiences. I think it would be very edifying to compare notes.
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This is an amazing trip! Thanks for writing such a detailed journal.
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Wow. such a wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing.
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Its a wonderful journal! Thanks for sharing!
i am from China and i am agree with most of your views on China! I have to say that you have good eyesight!
By the way the small vehicles are not taxi,and its illegal altho its convenient and green.
Have a nice day!
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I took the Li River boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo recently. It was such a disappointment. With a stream of more than 10 boats leaving at the same time, it was like a river carnival filled with smoke (from the boats), steam (from the makeshift kitchens), and smoke (from the cigarettes).
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Thanks to the lady for writing about her trip. Did a great job. Hopefully I will be able to take a similar trip to China in the not-to-distant future with girl friend Marita.
Took a Friendly Planet tour to Thailand a few mos ago. It was great. Really good guide, Miss Patty, and nice folks from USA. Would like to go back to northern Thailand someday... Lovely places.
Joe
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It is a good trip! Our family (6 people) joined a CYTS Tours 14 Days trip two years ago, we also have a very good trip with CYTS.
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Pretty Good!
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Hi, I am local Beijing girl, Beijing has so many interesting places to go , what I want to say is that you only see a small part of it, and I am very sorry about your bad lunch and dinner in Beijing, while ,Beijing has over 10 thousands restaurent, some of them are very very good .and I know the Hongqian Market and Silk Market are very good, I never heard of that bonajadestore!! I strongly suggest if you want to travel to Beijing, try to know some Beijing people frist, they are very nice and friendly, they will tell you a better way of visiting Beijing .
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Thanks, your experience will help me get prepare for my trip, I know i will drop a few pounds in Beijing Iam mentally prepare.
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Sat 10/21/06 (day 1)
Sun 10/22/06 (day 2) - Beijing
Mon 10/23/06 (day 3) - Beijing
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Tue 10/24/06 (day 4) - Nankou, Beijing
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Wed 10/25/06 (day 5) - Xi'An, Xian
Thu 10/26/06 (day 6) - Xi'An, Xian
Fri 10/27/06 (day 7) - Shanghai, Wuxi
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