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Reviewed by Piers Stobbs on 1/31/00
Where did you go?
China
What did you do?
Cultural Exploration
How would you describe this trip to a friend?
Travelling in China seeing the sites
What did you enjoy most about China?
The river at Guilin with the amazing limestone outcrops; the sheer size of Tianamen Square; the terracota warriers at Xian
Before going on this trip, I wish I had known that...
Learning a bit of the local language goes a long way
Age Range: 25_29
Fitness Level: 5 - Marathon Runner
How do you like to travel? With significant other

Reviewed by Tracy Carruth on 1/13/00
Where did you go?
China
What did you do?
Expedition Cruises
How would you describe this trip to a friend?
China is an amazing place and definitely worth a trip, but it isn't an easy place to visit. The sights were fabulous, however customer service is non-existent and it can take many frustrating hours to figure things out on your own--especially travel arrangments.
What did you enjoy most about China?
The Great Wall of China--we saw it at Simati which is a much more rugged and less visited area of the wall. However, I wouldn't reccomend this site if you aren't in decent physical shape as the wall is crumbling in some places and it is a very steep hike. If you want flat and smooth, visit the wall at Badaling.
Before going on this trip, I wish I had known that...
China is much more expensive than most of the other countries in Asia (with the obvious exception of Japan). It is nearly impossible to arrange your own travel and it is worth the time and frustration to pay someone (a local tour operator for instance) to book train/plane tickets for you. Always ask for a discount if booking your own tickets---we got a fair discount on a plane ticket just by asking for one!
Age Range: 21_24
Fitness Level: 4 - Gym Regular
How do you like to travel? With a Friend

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