Well I just registered on that web site but can't figure out how to get to the forum! Frustrating.

Monica ((F))

It was a while ago but I think they have to send you an invite via email telling you how to enter their forums.

Aloha!

Thanks, hopefully I'll hear from them soon. I am starting to get other people's messages via email.

Monica ((F))

Just as an FYI, I've decided on October 2008!

Monica ((F))

Congratulations Monica - I have seen that that was a tough decision for you!

I'm off to the Chinese consulate to get my visa. I'll be sure to keep posting, as you mentioned.

:) ggreen

Not too tough. ;) Lots of good advise on Fodors! I've even come up with a tentative itinerary, although I want to do more research before I post it with my questions.

Monica ((F))

Sign me up for the Pre-Olympics club! Actually, the Olympics played little to no part in my decision, I've been wanted to go to China ever since I was a little kid trying to dig a hole in the yard deep enough to get there :) For the longest time, Italy ruined my hopes of ever traveling anywhere else in the world - I kept on returning there year after year. But I finally took the plunge and bought my plane ticket to China - October 2007 - I'm so excited!!!

Nutella! Would you share your itinerary?

Hi Shanghainese, I've just begun my planning, so I don't yet have much of an itinerary except arrive in Beijing and depart from Shanghai, a total of 17 nights in China. At this point I'm thinking of two intermediate stops, one a relatively small characteristic village, maybe one of the world heritage sights or places that come up in lists of "China's most charming towns." And also someplace with stunning landscapes. But... I have a ton of reading and researching to do, so we'll see! Looking forward to frequenting this forum as the planning continues :)

Happy planning, Nutella!