Travel to China: 3 Guys / 2 Weeks
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Travel to China: 3 Guys / 2 Weeks
We (3 friends) are thinking of going to China. I studied Chinese and Chinese History (years ago) and spent time there in the 1970s, but I guess it's changed a little since then.
I do large format photography which is one big reason I want to do.
We are thinking of the following cities:
Beijing, Xi-an, Dunhuang, Lhasa, Shanghai.
Does this make sense in terms of a good trip? I've never been to Dunhuang, Xi-an or Lhasa. We've looked at some tours, but have no idea of they are bogus or not.
Any comments are appreciated.
We are thinking of this fall or next spring (2007).
I do large format photography which is one big reason I want to do.
We are thinking of the following cities:
Beijing, Xi-an, Dunhuang, Lhasa, Shanghai.
Does this make sense in terms of a good trip? I've never been to Dunhuang, Xi-an or Lhasa. We've looked at some tours, but have no idea of they are bogus or not.
Any comments are appreciated.
We are thinking of this fall or next spring (2007).
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I think you should forget the tour idea. They rarely give you enough time to do serious photography.
Now, you listed 5 places. That's too many for 2 weeks. I'd suggest only 3. 4 at the most. With a little planning, you can do all those places on your own.
Now, you listed 5 places. That's too many for 2 weeks. I'd suggest only 3. 4 at the most. With a little planning, you can do all those places on your own.
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Thanks to you all. Very helpful.
Probably, five is too many.
I've written to find out about photography policy in various areas. It might be 4 guys and one woman (trip is growing).
Someone asked why Shanghai? As I recall, the French and Japanese quarters were very interesting. I used to stay at the Peace Hotel and miss it.
Probably, five is too many.
I've written to find out about photography policy in various areas. It might be 4 guys and one woman (trip is growing).
Someone asked why Shanghai? As I recall, the French and Japanese quarters were very interesting. I used to stay at the Peace Hotel and miss it.
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So you'd probably want to budget 7 days, possibly 8 for Beijing and Xi'an. I mean if you were just sight seeing then 6 is also fine but since you'll want to take time to appreciate and photograhp things then maybe that extra time is needed.
Maybe 4 days for shanghai even though you could get away with 3 I predict that you'll appreciate 4 (based on massive assumptions about you). That gives you enough time for one of those two locations. If you held Beijing and Xi'an to 6 days (4 + 2 incl travel which is doable) then possibly you can fit in two extra locations IF you were out to photgraph rather than indulge and experience......if you know what I mean
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Maybe 4 days for shanghai even though you could get away with 3 I predict that you'll appreciate 4 (based on massive assumptions about you). That gives you enough time for one of those two locations. If you held Beijing and Xi'an to 6 days (4 + 2 incl travel which is doable) then possibly you can fit in two extra locations IF you were out to photgraph rather than indulge and experience......if you know what I mean
just an opinion
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