Beijing Travel Forum

Hi Everyone.

I am going to Beijing in the middle of November with my Husband and 17 year old daughter (can't wait), and then to X'ian, Guangzhou (Canton), and then Hong Kong.

1) I have read that it gets cold there at that time of year can any advise me just how cold it may be.

2) My daughter was hoping to have her photo taking with a panda. Does anyone know if and where this is possible???

3) Some suggestions on the best places to eat the local food expecially Peeking Duck???

4) Where is the best place to shop Beijing, Guangzhou (Canton) or Hong Kong, we are interested in clothes for all ages, souvenires, and electronic gadgets ?

5) Also any other local attractions that are not listed in travel guides?

all your help will be much appreciated.

I was there around Halloween last year. Beijing weather was similar to Denver- cool in the morning, dry, 50's and 60's during the day.
I've been reading about pandas because I'm going back this spring. The places to go for panda pictures are Panda Research Base just outside of Chengdu and Wolong Panda Preserve (2-4hrs from Chengdu depending on the 2-lane highway traffic). The photos are a $150 donation, which helps the preserve's operations.
The 'silk' and 'pearl' markets in Beijing are great for bargains like Chi-pods,hairclips, fake designer purses, the YuanLong silk factory in Beijing is great for silk comforters, little silk purses, silk tops and robes, the Women's Market in Hong Kong is great for knock-off watches, the vendors everywhere have Olympic gear, even at the Great Wall. Of all the electronics shops we visited - such as Wanchai Computer Center in H.K., I can't say they have anything better or cheaper than stores like Best Buy in the USA.

1) Look on http://weather.msn.com/region.aspx?wealocations=China and http://www.wunderground.com/global/CI.html for weather information.
2) I would suggest that you try Ocean Park in Hong Kong.
3) How about a Peeping Tom? ... It's Peking duck, not Peeking duck. Da Dong is one place that's popular and yet not as touristy as Quanjude.

Trying to predict the weather can be difficult because of local on the day variations.
This information should be used as a guide only.
Here is the average weather for Beijing for this time of year.
Enjoy your holiday.

November.
High 50f / 10c
Low 31f / 0c
Rain 0.24in / 6.0mm
Sun % 27

Overall, cool but fairly dry.