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[quote=Anonymous]Are there specific tips you’re looking for?

In Beijing—
—I disagree with pp who said get a driver and guide for Forbidden City, etc.  Visiting these places is just like getting timed tickets for an amusement park or museum in US, and any taxi can get you there, obviously.
—Get a driver to go to one of the less popular places on the wall mentioned above, rather than going with a big tour.
—Do a guided walking tour of the hutongs, one that will take you somewhere great for Peking Duck.
—You can look on TripAdvisor for tours.  We asked at the desk of our hotel and got a driver to take us to the Great Wall, but there are agencies listed in TripAdvisor too.
—It can be really hard to get a cab if you’re out in busy parts of the city between about 5 and 7.

Shanghai
— Stay near the Bund
—Go to a performance at one of the big theaters

I’ve traveled between cities by both train and plane and don’t really recommend one over the other.  Do what works best for your schedule.

Hong Kong—not my favorite place.  The Nan Lian Garden is nice.  [/quote]

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