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Accommodation - Leeden Hotel Chengdu Review
Cheapest room 3* We stayed in the cheapest room [special room (no windows)] to save money while travelling. Therefore this review is...
Michael
Nov 13, 20193 min read
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Attraction - Wenshu Yuan Monastery Review
Free tea samples a bonus 5* A rare find in Chengdu; this peaceful monastery offers an insight into local culture and also a place to...
Michael
Nov 13, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Tianfu Square Review
No fountain show 3* I don't fully see the appeal of the square, though that may be biased as we went on a damp, cold autumn day. It is a...
Michael
Nov 13, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Jinli Pedestrian Street Review
Busy and Fun 4* Jinli street is packed with cafes, food outlets, restaurants and stools selling touristy market goods/souvenirs. Getting...
rebeccastossler
Nov 8, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Chengdu Renmin Park Review
People's Park - Green and Vibrant 5* Getting to People's Park is really easy via the metro - take line 2 and get off at People's Park...
rebeccastossler
Nov 8, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) Review
Go early, it's worth it! (+ HiPanda Bus) 5* Thanks to the helpful TripAdvisor community, we understood that the earlier you go the better...
Michael
Nov 7, 20193 min read
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Attraction - Muslim Quarter (Xi'an) Review
Lively and Tasty 4* The Muslim Quarter is located in an ideal spot next to the Drum Tower making it a nice experience as part of a day of...
Michael
Nov 6, 20191 min read
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Accommodation - Grand Soluxe International Hotel Review
6 Nights for Travelling 4* We booked this hotel after reading some positive reviews and identifying it as having an ideal location in...
Michael
Nov 6, 20192 min read
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Attraction - Defu Alley Review
Rugby World Cup Final 4* With bars/pubs somewhat limited in Xi'an, we heard about Defu Alley and it was our best bet to watch the 2019...
Michael
Nov 6, 20191 min read
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Attraction - The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Review
306 Bus 4* *Information about the 306 Bus followed by a short review of the Museum; 4-star rating is based purely on the Museum...
Michael
Nov 6, 20192 min read
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Restaurant - Jingzun Peking Duck Restaurant Review
Super Yum 5* Staying at the Holiday Inn just opposite and being stuck for places to eat, we heard some good reviews of a small Peking...
Michael
Nov 5, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Pearl Market Review
Went for the experience 4* We had to visit just for the experience of haggling down prices for products which some want you to believe...
Michael
Nov 5, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Afternoon Mubus to the Mutianyu Great Wall (11:00am Departure) Review
Fred 4* Per the title, we had Fred as our tour guide for the day. We opted for the afternoon excursion as we didn't fancy getting up to...
Michael
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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Accommodation - Holiday Inn Dongzhimen Review
Week stay for tourism 4* Good service straight from arrival; got help with luggage into a nice lobby. Arrived before official check in...
Michael
Nov 1, 20192 min read
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Attraction - Tiananmen Square Review
Sizeable... still crowded 4* There isn't much to say that can't be found among other reviews; one can appreciate the size and importance...
Michael
Nov 1, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) Review
Tranquil Sunday 4* We had a lovely Sunday afternoon walk here after reading many positive reviews about this rather hidden gem in...
Michael
Nov 1, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Forbidden City Review
Crowded 4* Being an iconic landmark in Beijing we of course had to visit. The entrance is impressive after arriving at Tiananmen East...
Michael
Nov 1, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Wangfujing Street Review
Food market closed 3* We visited Wangfujing Street mainly for the food market, however it seems to be (information from varied sources)...
Michael
Nov 1, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) Review
First Experience of China 5* This was the first landmark I visited and despite being somewhat jet lagged it was a great experience hence...
Michael
Nov 1, 20191 min read
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Attraction - Great Wall [Mutianyu] Review
Incredible Views 5* We got here with Mubus from Beijing (see other reviews) arriving at around 2pm. We opted for just the entrance...
Michael
Nov 1, 20192 min read
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Transport - British Airways Review
London to Beijing 4* Flight time was ideal. Check in usually simple however a few glitches/gripes; BA system didn't allow online check in...
Michael
Oct 31, 20191 min read
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