HappyTrvlr

I was thinking of ending our fall trip to China with a three day visit to Guilin. I've learned that it will be during National Day and the Golden Week that follows. Should we still go to Guilin or fly to Hanoi a few days earlier than planned and spend more time there?
If Guilin and Yangshou will be a mob scene, it won't be good experience for us even if we are able to book flights and good hotels.

thursdaysd

Hanoi. No question. I was in Hangzhou for National Day 2004 and it was wall-to-wall people, as was Beijing station the night before!

HappyTrvlr

Thanks Thursdaysd..This is what I fear.
And more time in Hanoi sounds like a good choice too.
I guess the reson I have been having trouble booking flights is due to the holiday too.

susiesan

I planned my upcoming trip to China in October to arrive at the end of National day week so as to avoid the crowds after getting advice here to do so.

HappyTrvlr

I have decided to skip Guilin this trip. Now I have to decide whether to leave China(Shanghai) on 9/29 or 9/30 for Hanoi. I prefer 9/30 but do worry about the extra crowds at the airport.