<![CDATA[Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan]]>My hubby & I are bring our 2 kids to Haikou end May ?Any suggestions on where to stay,where to go,what to eat etc???

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floppy\" post_id=\"2119982\" time=\"1696353336\" user_id=\"97579:

I don't have any particular brand / company to recommend.
I will book most of the tours / day trips from Klook or Trip.com. Both are legit and reviews are a fair indicator in what to expect.
Used Klook many times already! Good app to book your trips 😄

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floppy\" post_id=\"2119982\" time=\"1696353336\" user_id=\"97579:

I don't have any particular brand / company to recommend.
I will book most of the tours / day trips from Klook or Trip.com. Both are legit and reviews are a fair indicator in what to expect.
I think Trip.com is better as it's a local company.

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manorway\" post_id=\"2119925\" time=\"1696304570\" user_id=\"9303:

Cannot remember much of my visits to the Beijing or Shanghai nearly 30 years ago so I am thinking of visiting again too.
Any tips for choosing local day tours? Any particular brand/company that are more trustworthy? Some say use personal guides but I have also been warned that it is not always safe. Thanks in advance!
I don't have any particular brand / company to recommend.
I will book most of the tours / day trips from Klook or Trip.com. Both are legit and reviews are a fair indicator in what to expect.

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Estéema\" post_id=\"2119864\" time=\"1696222615\" user_id=\"66413:

Ya, we’re hoping once things are more settled in China after opening fr Covid, we make trips back to see how Tianjin, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Nanjing & Shanghai on our own & visit friends.

We plan to visit Kunming & Lijiang’s old village, hopefully to relive some memories of the beautiful water streams cafe. We don’t expect to be able to meet simple nice folks who had warmly received us yonds ago.
I saw amazing photos of these places too. So many places to visit. We are also toying with the idea of spending a full month, so we can take own sweet time to see place.

The only pity is we do not have any friends left in China. All returned to their own countries in the recent years.

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floppy\" post_id=\"2119897\" time=\"1696263922\" user_id=\"97579:

Is this your first time to China?
You can start with an easy city like Beijing or Shanghai. Enough sights and places of interest within the city to keep you occupy for a few days. Easy to move around and navigate using the public transport, and for further / more difficult to reach places in the region, you can sign up with their local day tours.

The only problem with traveling in China is that self drive is not an option unless you have a China issued driving license. While their public transport options are fairly extensive, joining an organized tour group (at least on day trips) from time to time is unavoidable.
Cannot remember much of my visits to the Beijing or Shanghai nearly 30 years ago so I am thinking of visiting again too.
Any tips for choosing local day tours? Any particular brand/company that are more trustworthy? Some say use personal guides but I have also been warned that it is not always safe. Thanks in advance!

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manorway\" post_id=\"2119861\" time=\"1696218528\" user_id=\"9303:

Thank you Esteema, Floppy and SimKhoo. We are hoping to visit China a few times in the next few years, so we don't mind starting anywhere. I am considering the options because of the weather too.

Also, we are not fans of those tour groups that hop from one city to another and visiting just one or two landmarks in one city. Thanks for the tips! Will check out the routes/cities/themes suggested.
Is this your first time to China?
You can start with an easy city like Beijing or Shanghai. Enough sights and places of interest within the city to keep you occupy for a few days. Easy to move around and navigate using the public transport, and for further / more difficult to reach places in the region, you can sign up with their local day tours.

The only problem with traveling in China is that self drive is not an option unless you have a China issued driving license. While their public transport options are fairly extensive, joining an organized tour group (at least on day trips) from time to time is unavoidable.

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ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2119867\" time=\"1696228339\" user_id=\"3:

:yikes: For a structure that is viewable from space, it might be a challenge even for those who exercise regularly 😆
It’s “only” 8,881km. Surely that’s not too difficult in 10 to 14 days (or maybe 10 to 14 years).

I don’t suggest you literally walk “along” the Great Wall. You can focus on the key sections, or on the key passes. There are several passes accessible and they are all impressive or full of history, Besides 山海关 and 嘉峪关, other noteworthy ones include 居庸关（天下第一雄关）, 雁门关（天下九塞，雁门为首），玉门关（黄河远上白云间，一片孤城万仞山。羌笛何须怨杨柳，春风不度玉门关。）

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119893https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119893Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:53:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:16:52 GMT]]>Actually, Not all sections of the Great Walls are remain intact or open to the public for visits.

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floppy\" post_id=\"2119835\" time=\"1696205397\" user_id=\"97579:

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Alternatively, you can travel “along” the Great Wall, starting from 山海关 in Hebei / Liaoning and ending in 嘉峪关 in Gansu, and visit the cities / sights along the way.
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:yikes: For a structure that is viewable from space, it might be a challenge even for those who exercise regularly 😆

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119867https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119867Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:32:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:56:55 GMT]]>Ya, we’re hoping once things are more settled in China after opening fr Covid, we make trips back to see how Tianjin, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Nanjing & Shanghai on our own & visit friends.


We plan to visit Kunming & Lijiang’s old village, hopefully to relive some memories of the beautiful water streams cafe. We don’t expect to be able to meet simple nice folks who had warmly received us yonds ago.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119864https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119864Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:56:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:48:48 GMT]]>Thank you Esteema, Floppy and SimKhoo. We are hoping to visit China a few times in the next few years, so we don’t mind starting anywhere. I am considering the options because of the weather too.


Also, we are not fans of those tour groups that hop from one city to another and visiting just one or two landmarks in one city. Thanks for the tips! Will check out the routes/cities/themes suggested.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119861https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119861Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:48:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:38:19 GMT]]>

manorway\" post_id=\"2119829\" time=\"1696171472\" user_id=\"9303:

If 2 adults have 10-14 days to travel free and easy around China with no preference of places to visit, what would you recommend? Looking for ideas/itineraries and tips. Thanks!
Look at organised tours for ideas? They will have selected places and sights by distance, theme etc, which can give you a starting point for planning.

Think about temperatures - if you are planning to go in Dec, the far north can be quite cold.

Think about themes - history, architecture, outdoors, beaches, cities/rural etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119838https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119838Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:38:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:09:57 GMT]]>

manorway\" post_id=\"2119829\" time=\"1696171472\" user_id=\"9303:

If 2 adults have 10-14 days to travel free and easy around China with no preference of places to visit, what would you recommend? Looking for ideas/itineraries and tips. Thanks!
Firstly, China is a HUGE place. So, you will probably want to focus on the regions where you want to be, or build on a theme (Three Kingdom, Tang sites, American fake news etc).

You can probably travel up and down the coastal cities and provinces on the east coast. These tend to be modern, well developed and if you are feeling less adventurous, probably a good thing to do. I’ll be spending about 4 days in Xiamen this December holiday.

Alternatively, you can travel “along” the Great Wall, starting from 山海关 in Hebei / Liaoning and ending in 嘉峪关 in Gansu, and visit the cities / sights along the way.

If you want something really memorable and see a different China, you can spend all your time in Xinjiang and Gansu, or spend some time on a cruise along the Three Gorges from Chongqing to Yichang.

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manorway\" post_id=\"2119829\" time=\"1696171472\" user_id=\"9303:

If 2 adults have 10-14 days to travel free and easy around China with no preference of places to visit, what would you recommend? Looking for ideas/itineraries and tips. Thanks!
Depends on what kind of experience u’re looking for.

Those not very adventurous might try places like Shanghai, SuZhou, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu for the similar cleaner environment than most other 2nd & 3rd tier cities. If you’re flying in fr Shanghai, you must try the maglev train. Beijing is also a pretty safe place to visit being the capital & Chinese wld nvr try anything in the daylight. Though, we can nvr negate those who trade or offers ‘traditional Chinese medicine’. There’re just as many false claims & hard sell if all kinds of TCM products & services which are not substantiated.

For those more adventurous, can try Wenzhou, YiWu, Huangshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guizou, Yunnan, Kunming, just to name a few. You shld go with organized tour groups to avoid getting into difficult situations.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119833https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119833Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:50:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Sun, 01 Oct 2023 14:44:32 GMT]]>If 2 adults have 10-14 days to travel free and easy around China with no preference of places to visit, what would you recommend? Looking for ideas/itineraries and tips. Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119829https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2119829Sun, 01 Oct 2023 14:44:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Sun, 23 Jul 2023 08:40:17 GMT]]>China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for Singaporeans from July 26

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/china-to-resume-15-day-visa-free-entry-for-singaporeans-from-july-26

Great news for those who would like to visit China

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2114439https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2114439Sun, 23 Jul 2023 08:40:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:23:20 GMT]]>1 Hotel Haitang Bay: Luxury Resort Centred Around Nature & Sustainability

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2015389https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2015389Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:23:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:57:42 GMT]]>hi all,


Anyone has gone on a tour package to Hainan Island ? Thinking of going there during Dec school holidays.

Any experience to share?

Thanks.

Rgds,
Ming

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/568839https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/568839Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:57:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: China - Haikou - Hainan on Tue, 18 May 2010 08:06:40 GMT]]>My sils just came back 2 weeks back. Do check the weather as they said it’s very very hot. Hotter than Singapore that they felt that they are in oven. So you might want to dress appropriately, bring sunblock, hat,etc…


I am not familar with the place but sil mentioned that if you can speak hainanese to the taxi driver,etc… that will help in getting a good price for cab.

But they did caution about going to some seafood restaurant that charge by weight. According to them, they were trying to confuse them and charge exorbitant rate eg. S$100+ for a clam. They will make you "acknowledge" the weight of seafood, etc… My bil was angry and told them that he don’t want already and they said it’s been cooked. He got fedup and told them that is their problem as he didn’t sign anything and he wants to walk off. He is very big sized so probably they are scared of him as well. So just be cautious when you go to such places.

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