Sichuan Sheng Travel Forum

Good thermal wear
Posted: Sat October 3, 2009 04:22 PM UTC

Does anyone know if shops in Chengdu sell international brands for thermal wear (base layer)? I read that most international companies have their products made in China.

If yes, what brands and where are the shops?

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Booking Emei Monastary
Posted: Sat September 26, 2009 01:41 PM UTC

Hello,
I read that you could book a night at the monasteries on your way up Mnt. Emei. Is there some way to go about doing this? I really want to see the sunrise, so which one should I stay at? Most of all, I am just curious how you go about booking space :)

Thanks for your help

jen19lyn

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June or October/November to visit?
Posted: Sun September 20, 2009 02:41 PM UTC

I know that October is probably the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou the autumn foliage making it even more beautiful but the thoughts of the crowds is rather intimidating and i want to take photographs can be hard with people pushing around.

So i thought of compromising maybe in June or Early November (is that still the super peak?)

Any opinions 1 way or the other? Appreciate the inputs.

Thank you.

happyshirt

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When best to visit Jiuzhaigou, weekend or weekday?
Posted: Sat September 19, 2009 04:43 PM UTC

I shall be in Chengdu on a Saturday, in early Dec. I am thinking of buying tickets to Jiuzhaigou from Ctrip at the airport, hopefully tickets for the next day, that is Sunday.

My question is, is it better that I fly to Jiuzhaigou on that Sunday or should I only go on Monday etc, that is weekday?

Maybe that are more events held on a Sunday night?

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Rongchag Tibetan village, Garze
Posted: Sun September 13, 2009 01:20 AM UTC

has anyone visited this place?

http://tcmdiscovery.com/Activities/info/20083201_10683.html
http://www.luopan.com/t/en_US/626100L000001.html
http://en.tibettour.com.cn/geography/20041200681694434.htm

hope someone can recommend an operator to set me up with a Tibetan guide, and transport.

Looks like access is from Danba county town (if you can read Chinese, see link below)
http://bbs.chetx.com/post/180_2077043_2077105.htm

also what the best time for red autumn foliage would be (late october? November?)

thanks!

Boy_fromOz

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Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong - scenery in first week November
Posted: Thu September 10, 2009 06:45 AM UTC

has anyone visited Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong in the first week of November?

I am coming down from Gansu in late October but may not reach Jiuzhaigou till November. I'm keen to see the autumn foliage though

Boy_fromOz

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Self-travel-Hailuogou
Posted: Fri August 28, 2009 05:22 PM UTC

Can anyone tell me how to get to Hailuogou, preferably by public transport?

2 replies

Visit Tibetan towns in Sichuan
Posted: Fri August 28, 2009 04:59 PM UTC

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to find Tibetan towns around Chengdu? About how far from that city?

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8 days Chengdu-Lhasa
Posted: Thu August 27, 2009 03:04 AM UTC

I plan to spend 8 days in Chengdu and Lhasa. Will it be a rush? I am not particularly keen on visiting temples so I will only include one at the most. I will also only spend a day at Mt. Emei. But visiting the pandas is a must.

How many days should I spend in Lhasa at least and what is the current group tour price?

Thanks.

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Suggestions/Recommendation of Tour Agent
Posted: Thu August 20, 2009 09:35 AM UTC

Will be in China in September 2009 and intend to book private tour for 2 person. Anyone suggestions/recommendation for following tour agents:

1) China Odyssey Tour
2) TravelChinaGuide and
3) Sinohotel.com

Thanks

VivianChang

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Recommendation/Suggestions of Tour Agents in China
Posted: Thu August 20, 2009 07:35 AM UTC

Two person travelling to China (Jiuzhaigou, Chongqing and Shanghai) and intend to have a private car with tour guide from the tour agents.

Any recommendation/suggestions and with these tour agents in China:

1) China Odyssey Tour
2) Sinohotel
3) Beijing Xinhua International Tour/Tour_Beijing
4) Travelchinaguide

Thank you

VivianChang

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Chengdu/jiuzhaigou/hailougou
Posted: Wed August 19, 2009 04:56 AM UTC

Hi everyone,

will someone please advise if it is worthwhile to visit Hailougou in Sep ? We had seen quite a it of glazier in US and Europe, so thinking of whether to go ?

I hope someone can recommend some reliable
Hi all Vt members,

Will someone plese advise if it is worthwile to visit Hailougou in Sep ? we had seen quite abit of glaziers in Europe.

Can someone please recommend us reliable travel agents.

Thank you and hope to have some advice.

kootong

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Entrance Ticket
Posted: Mon August 10, 2009 09:06 AM UTC

It costs 220yuan for a single entry but with student card you got 50yuan less. Has another used the International Student Card for buying a ticket? I just wonder if they recognize this card. thanks.

Poling

2 replies

Has anyone used this travel agency?
Posted: Tue July 21, 2009 07:55 AM UTC

Hi,

We're thinking of using the Dreams-Travel travel agency for a few different trips, including to Lhasa (still working on that one), Jiuzhaigou, etc.

Has anyone heard anything about them? I haven't been able to find any reviews online.

Thanks,

Susan

greencargirl

2 replies

Bus to Leshan
Posted: Tue July 7, 2009 12:20 AM UTC

What is the earliest bus leaving for LeShan from Chengdu?

kuching_girl

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Catching the snow in Xiling Snow Mountain
Posted: Wed June 10, 2009 11:17 AM UTC

Hi fellow travellers,

For us living within the tropics, experiencing snow falls is exciting. But we were told that it is Nature's calls as weather predictions could be wrong. How true! The last time we visited JZG in late November. The night before there was snow fall but in the morning it was bright and sunny! This time we want to travel to Chengdu and catch the snow in Xiling Snow Mountain.

Can fellow travellers tell us more about Xiling Snow Mountain? Are there tours from the city to the mountain? Can we stay there overnight? Thank you in advance.

Edy8

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Getting From Chengdu to Leshan
Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 04:33 AM UTC

Hello,
I'm trying to go from Chengdu to Leshan. Our Lonely Planet guide is as about 1-2 years old. It suggests taking a 2 hour bus ride, but also says that there is a high speed train that is nearing completion. Does anyone know if this train line is complete?

Thank You

jclark50

4 replies

Computers and electronics
Posted: Fri April 10, 2009 05:21 AM UTC

Hi everyone!
Can any one tell me of some other computer/electronic markets other than Shu Ma Guang Chang and the big name Gome, Suning etc.

With such high sales in Chengdu, surely there are other places to go?

Cheers!

aververka

1 reply

Hakka Village (Luo Dai)
Posted: Mon March 23, 2009 01:44 AM UTC

Hi

I heard that there is a hakka village in Chengdu. How far is it from the city? Is it worth a visit? I'm going to Chengdu with my extended family and we have a group of 10 people. Can anyone recommend me a place where i can rent a minibus with a driver who can ferry us to all the places of interest? Thanks a lot.

kw88

2 replies

Leshan

car hire companies in leshan
Posted: Fri March 20, 2009 02:38 AM UTC

do anyone know any car hire company in leshan city? i hope they can speak some english .i want to be picked up at chengdu airport arriving in leshan. any info is appreciated.

thanks

xiaolaoshu520

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Is Yading nature park in sichuan open?
Posted: Wed March 4, 2009 06:34 PM UTC

Hi There,
My trip to yunnan/sichuan is confirmed in the month of october.
I'm planning to visit daocheng/yading. Is yading open to visitors in october?

What is the best time to go there, early october or mid october? I would like to see the autumn vistas with yellow/red leaves.

My route will be from zhongdian to daocheng to yading and backtrack to kunming.
I'm heading to yuanyang after kunming.

I understand that there's some sights to visit along the route from daocheng to litang/kangding and chengdu but it seems that this route will take up more days.

Any reply is great, tks!

peisia

2 replies

Leshan

marriage proposal
Posted: Sun February 1, 2009 07:38 PM UTC

anybody know a nice quiet romantic place to prospose to someone in Leshan city? some settings in the giant statue has some nice areas inside but there is alot of people unless you go there super early when no one is there yet. any place that is quiet and uninterupted by people looking or curious is great. maybe like a park or some outside scenery areas?? i want it to be private and romantic as it should be when prosposing to someone. any suggesstions is appreciated. Thanks!!

xiao lao shu

xiaolaoshu520

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Leshan

restaurants
Posted: Mon January 19, 2009 12:42 PM UTC

can anyone tell me any fine dining restaurants in Leshan? i have been there before but did not have time to look around. i was there only for family. i seen in youtube but they dont tell the name of that restaurant. any help is appreciated.

From Hawaii

xiaolaoshu520

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Staying with a family in the park?
Posted: Sat October 11, 2008 04:54 AM UTC

Hi there,

We're going to Jiuzhaigou at the end of October and wanted to stay 1-2 nights with a family in the park.

Has anyone tried this recently? I know it's not technically allowed but I heard that the authorities will tolerate it for very small groups (1-2 people).

Also, should we spend 2 or 3 full days in the park?

Thanks in advance for answers!

David

lgldsb1

2 replies

How's the food tastes?
Posted: Fri October 3, 2008 10:41 AM UTC

I forget to ask this in my first question:

how's the food tastes in Jiuzhaigou? Should I bring some 'home flavored' food, just in case I dislike the taste (local food and Chinese restaurants)?

keigo_kanzaki

4 replies

Local Guide
Posted: Fri October 3, 2008 09:31 AM UTC

Is there anyone avaliable for October 4th and/or 5th to be a guide for 6 people to visit the pandas and The Big Buddah in Dafo? We are interested in local transportation and/or a driver.

anorling

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Is it already snowing in October?
Posted: Fri October 3, 2008 04:42 AM UTC

Hi, this is my first post. I'm interested in visiting Jiuzhaigou, particularly in October as many people said it's best to view the scenery during autumn.

However, my father concerns about the weather, and wonders whether it's already snowing in October in Jiuzhaigou?

keigo_kanzaki

5 replies

Where to stay in Chengdu??
Posted: Thu September 18, 2008 10:51 PM UTC

We're flying in from Xi'an to basically see "The Pandas" arrange a Lhasa tour and leave for Lhasa.

Where should we stay. We're definitely 3* hotel bound on this leg - no guesthouses
for now...
Any ideas?

glock1

6 replies

Sichuan Opera, open air theater
Posted: Wed August 6, 2008 10:21 PM UTC

I was recently watching an episode of Samantha Brown's passport to China on the travel channel and while in Chengdu she went to a Sichuan Opera which had an open air theater. I am trying to figure out the name of this theater and where it is located. If anyone can help me please let me know. They were doing the face changing and comedy, puppets, fire blowing, there were people giving massages to the audience and selling drinks and snacks. Any information is welcome! Thanks so much!

AAshleySEG

3 replies

Current earthquake effect?
Posted: Sun August 3, 2008 05:07 PM UTC

We are planning a trip in October. Can someone tell us the current effect on traffic and tours to this area?

Peter.L

6 replies