Hi fellow fodorites,

I would love to meet up with fellow fodorites while in China for some dumplings or noodle soup or any other cheap/delicious meal for dinner. I try to get together with fellow travelers whenever I am on vacation.

Here's my itinerary - check it out and let me know if you're interested in meeting one night:

10 October Friday: Arrive Beijing
11 October Saturday Beijing
12 October Sunday Beijing
13 October Monday Beijing
14 October Tuesday Beijing
15 October: Beijing for the day. Overnight Z Train to Shanghai

16 October Thursday: Arrive Shanghai
17 October Friday: Shanghai
18 October: Day trip to Suzhuo or Tongli or Xitang

19 October: A.M. D train to Hangzhou
20 October Monday: Hangzhou

21 October Tuesday: A.M. flight to Xian
22 October Wednesday: Xian

23 October Thursday: a.m. flight to Chengdu
24 October Friday: Chengdu
25 October Saturday: Chengdu

26 October Sunday: Fly to Guilin; then to Yangshuo
27 October Monday: Yangshuo
28 October Tuesday: Yangshuo
29th October Wednesday: Yangshuo

30th October Thursday: Fly to Hong Kong
31st October Friday: Hong Kong
1 November Saturday: Hong Kong
2 November Sunday: Hong Kong
3 November Monday: Hong Kong - Fly home.

Thanks!

Monica

Our only overlap is Beijing.Checking into the Park Plaza Wangfujing on the 11th & checking out on the 15th.

Hi Syl,

That's one hotel I'm considering, so it would be great to meet up with you. Are you booking your hotel directly or via another web site? I've been looking on sinohotel.com to compare prices.

Monica

I booked directly through their toll free ph# & got a rate of 3150 RMB (total without 15% tax for 4 nights).I asked for the senior or AAA rate.

Which room category did you book? Just want to compare when I do my booking.

Thanks!

Monica

Hi Syl,

I just booked the Park Plaza. I'll be checking prices in September to see if they have changed. Booked the deluxe with city views.

One down and 3 to go. Yangshuo and HK hotels are booked.

Monica

How much is your rate? Our 3150 (4 nights) is for the superior rm.I'll be checking also in Sept.By the way, our group of 6 will be meeting with JPdeM from Trip Advisor on Monday.He's a local fellow who posts answers often on TA.

Hi Syl,

I booked their deluxe-city view room for 765/night and with taxes it comes to 3,825 for 5 nights ($111/night).
I booked using their government rates.

Monica

Please give me the website you booked from.Your price & room type are better than what I reserved.Thanks.

Hi Syl,

I just booked via their web site and clicked on "government rate," as I can get a discount that way.

http://www.parkplaza.com/beijingcn

Monica

PS: I've seen JPdeM on trip advisor. You are talking about meeting him on the 13th? Are you all planning to get together for dinner? If so, could we join you?

Monica

PPS: I was not correct in my message. I just re-checked my confirmation email: My room is 765/night = 3,825 BEFORE taxes. So, the only big difference is the type of room.

Monica

Meeting JPdeM this afternoon.Re gov't rate, can anyone get it?

Syl, I work for the government, so I can get their gov't discount. I have to bring my ID.

Monica