Hi ya sharon,
Great to hear that you have used just you before, and had a good holiday.I live in london,but am originally from the midlands myself (derbyshire)
Iam getting excited but like you not looking forward to the long flight, and I never seem to pack very wel,usually leaving everything I need at home!
Great you will be celebrating your birthday there, it will be one to remember.
I have met 2 people at the gym who both went with just you to china, and said it was great, they said the quality of the hotels was good, and the whole thing amazing. Look forward to catching up soon melanie x