thelma urquhart
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Hi Fellow Travellers

Anybody like to chat before we

go to China.

Would love to hear from you.

Thelma

deewhite02
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Hi , Ive just come back from this tour. I'd just like to warn you to take a mix of clothes because it was very cold in Chende.Dont take lots of stuff because your so busy,very often you dont get time to change before eating.Toiletries are all provided,robes slippers etc.Leave that room in your case for the gifts etc that your bound to buy. Hotels 1 and 3 are fab. hotel 2 adequete.Enjoy !!
thelma urquhart
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thanks for info, i've been watching weather on text, is layering the answer?

did you take euros as cash? have just got a 0% credit card [recommended]

are sandals ok or are more substantial footwear

necessary.

thelma[excited]

beatie
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Hi Thelma

did this tour in september, you need to take yuans not euros, thomas cook do a good exchange rate, sandals are ok if it is dry but flat shoes if it is wet, I would take both. I had a brilliant holiday and hope you do too, kind regards Beatie.

thelma urquhart
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hi there havn't seen any info about how easy or otherwise it is to charge cameras etc.

do i need special plug?

san2
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Yes you need to take an adaptor that can be used in the far east.

Argos hve a pack of three for £7.00.

Take yuan and sterling . Although travellers chq's did have a better rate in Xian.

Don't take lots of clothes, no time to change for nights out.You will go straight to the theatre from sigh seeing.

If you like a drink take plenty cash.

£5.80 for a gin and tonic in Xian.

just short of £19.00 for a bottle of chinese wine in Bejing.

A glass is around £5 - £6 and is only small. less than a standard measure at home.

Spirits around £5 a shot and n ot large.

On the whole very expensive if you like a drink.

Sandra