lynrak

april 3 - april20

thursdaysd

FYI, it's possible to do the show, in Xi'an without also doing the meal. I don't actually remember anything about the show except that the audience seemed to be almost all tour groups. But it was 2004.

cabovacation

The Xi'an show is somewhat interesting....some excellent talent displayed....some history told....the food is not great. Only tourists in the audience, but the actors and musicians gave it their all. You will see some authentic instruments. You won't be missing anything, either, if you find something else to do - but what would that be?

tower

lynrak: I was finally able to retrieve my scanned China pics from my My Favorites File which had gone awry. Now I'm able to share with you. You four are in for a meaningful, exciting visit to this most intriguing country. I still have to post these one at a time. The first is Beijing and vicinity:

http://picasaweb.google.com/stuartto...naBeijing2007#

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http://picasaweb.google.com/stuarttower/ChinaXian2007#

Here is Xian and the terra cotta warriors. On eour first visit in '84, the site was much more primitive...now it's well-organized in comparison. No photos allowed in '84. I made up for it in spades.

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Lynrak:

Now for Guilin/Li River/Yanghshuo/the Sanje light show/ and the notable terraced rice fields...about three hours west of Yangshuo.

http://picasaweb.google.com/stuartto...erAndVicinity#

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and finally, Lynrak, Shanghai.

http://picasaweb.google.com/stuarttower/Shanghai200702#

Hope you've enjoyed my scanned, amateurish photography, and that the China story took shape for you. Bon Voyage..have a great experience.

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sdtravels

I also have some photos that might help you decide:

Shanghai acrobats: http://garyandsusan.shutterfly.com/china/2048
Light show: http://garyandsusan.shutterfly.com/china/2660
Beijing Opera: http://garyandsusan.shutterfly.com/china/4035

All from 2010. We enjoyed them all.

tower

sd...wow..your pics are really pro..as I said, I am an amateur and I so appreciate the pics that people like you can snap. The SanJe show certainly deserved better than I was able to provide..and you captured it beautifully.

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lynrak: Just in case you are still considering YunnanProvince(Kunming), here are some 1984 pics of the city, the Burma Road...and the notable Stone Forest, a few hours away by bus.

https://picasaweb.google.com/stuartt...ndStoneForest#