Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 21:39     Subject: Trip to China
I recommend Xian for the Terra Cotta soldiers (emperor’s tomb), Chengdu for giant pandas and Guilin for spectacular karsts.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 21:31     Subject: Re:Trip to China
Anonymous wrote:Cut 2 of the 4 cities from that itinerary. Pick 2 from this list: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong. Yes, Shenzhen is just across the street from HK, but doesn't offer much you haven't already seen in Beijing or Shanghai.

For the Great Wall, Mutianyu is a good balance of not having to drive too far from Beijing, and not being too crowded. But still, go mid-week when it's less busy, and definitely not during any national holiday.


We also like the Summer Palace, near Beijing.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 13:15     Subject: Re:Trip to China
Anonymous wrote:Did anyone do phone roaming with AT&T while in China?


Yes, not an issue. But you may want to bring a burner phone.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2026 11:17     Subject: Re:Trip to China
Did anyone do phone roaming with AT&T while in China?