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currychook
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Sep 12, 2007 - 02:33 PM |
 
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Any tips on what to do in Hangzhou besides the obvious. Any new developments? Good enough to chill out and not have to deal with dodgy hotels and service points? |
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foodcoma
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Sep 12, 2007 - 04:01 PM |
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what do you mean by "the obvious"? |
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jeannie5
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Sep 12, 2007 - 04:26 PM |
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currychook meant the QianTang Jiang River spring tide on the day of Mooncake festival! they got plenty of pubs/clubbing around the vicinity of the QianTang Jiang....Hangzhou nightlife is pretty active too,lots of bar-hopping to do..luv it there.
By the way,currychook..watch out for the tide,seen a couple being washed down by the sudden tide last year |
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adex360
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Sep 13, 2007 - 01:42 AM |
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We run Hangzhou excursions and even then I'm curious what you mean by "the obvious." Are you referring to all the major sights and attractions? If you're familiar with Hangzhou or speak decent Chinese, you shouldn't have to worry about "dodgy hotels and service points" either. Compared to Shanghai, Hangzhou is appreciably less hustle and bustle but like any major city in China, all the usual creature comforts and debaucheries are available. Give us more info and maybe we can give you better advice. |
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currychook
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Sep 14, 2007 - 12:28 PM |
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It would seem I have the worst luck with expeditions organised in China. I wouldn't dispute it if a) visiting a pond with some greenery b) sitting through a packed train with unwashed masses c) seeing a Chinese pagoda with no resemblance to a genuine historical construct d) braving the onslaught of packed traffic and KTV bars e) interacting with countless touts f) eating from a roadside bench serving up refried unidentifiable bits and calling it 'authentic', is your average tourist's idea of fun, but I guess I'm spoilt for something more sublime and aesthetic.
I also need something to show visitors just in and would like to be able to impress them once in a while, just for a change. |
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adex360
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Sep 14, 2007 - 07:22 PM |
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I reckon your idea of sublime and aesthetic is amply catered to by Western establishments...but then they wouldn't be very Chinese. You know, taking a stroll around that "pond with greenery" can be sublime and aesthetic with the right people and mindset but I suppose that novelty has worn off for you. Impressions West Lake is reasonably impressive for visitors. The Pagodas aren't that bad either if you take an interest in their history. It is still difficult to understand what you mean with your adjectives. Maybe you can give us some examples of experiences or sights you consider sublime and aesthetic (maybe from wherever you're originally from) and we can give you some more suggestions. |
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currychook
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Sep 19, 2007 - 09:52 AM |
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Er... i'm not the only one who wasn't too impressed with that pond. And that 'pond with greenery" was a direct quote from a fellow tourist. And I don't think my idea of sublime can only be directly attributed to my experience with just 'Western' establishments (as if there are even enough of these places to cater to the intl tourist in most 'tourist' spots- and I'm not talking Starbucks) Examples include Japan (various), Taiwan Sun-Moon Lake, Hanoi Central Lake in CNY eve, Halong Bay, MacRichie Reservoir in the morning, canals and locks of Holland countryside, Sydney Harbour...
right, the ball in your court, please do tell me what is available in Hangzhou? |
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currychook
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Sep 19, 2007 - 01:38 PM |
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BTW, is Qian Dao Hu worth visiting? |
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adex360
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Sep 23, 2007 - 12:42 PM |
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In the interest of fairness, I think you implicitly accept that many other people find these things you're bored with to be wonderful. That said, I'm sure you also implicitly accept that there are plenty of people who aren't all that impressed with the other sights/attractions you've listed. That's just reality. Go talk to the Hangzhou tourism board/office and get some of their literature. They certainly contain most of the notable spots to see or visit in case you've missed any. I personally enjoy walking the Qing He Fan old streets when there are plenty of people or trying to capture a panoramic view of the city on a clear dusk. But hey, my idea of fun may not be your's so whatever's clever.
Qian Dao Hu has less "non-dodgy" hotels and service establishments than Hangzhou, which I gathered to be something you're still struggling with in China. The scenery is, however, reasonably impressive. Watching the masses of fish can also be rather amusing or revolting (depending on how you approach it). Some of the islands have really kitschy attractions but the main thing about QDH is just island-hopping for scenic sights. If you want sublime, be sure to be around during dawn or dusk. |
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Sep 23, 2007 - 02:35 PM |
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adex360 --
Can you handle a few serious questions? I am posting this publicly because the questions are relevant to everyone here.
1. Are you a fully licensed and registered travel agent & tour operator, with all of your registered paid up? Or are you a media company?
2. Are your tour guides trained in first aid & cpr? In case of a medical emergency, how would your staff handle the situation?
3. Do you have travel & tour operators insurance? For example, if we are on one of your coaches (or any other vehicle you put us on) and it gets into an accident - lets say it is hit by another vehicle - are you covered for that? Or all of us left without coverage?
Basically, I would like to know if you have the proper insurance coverage with proper limits in case any of us are injured while participating in one of your tours?
Thank you for being professional and understanding. You say you want to be different, so please show us. I hope you are really an authorized and legit travel & tour operator. |
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currychook
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Sep 28, 2007 - 12:41 PM |
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BTW, anyone been to Wuzhen? feedback? |
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amazing
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Oct 05, 2007 - 11:25 PM |
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adex 360---loopkicker asked you a question or rather a few questions. Your earlier posts suggest you are articulate, culturally sensitive and informed (maybe even a little opinionated) but you you did not respond to loopk. I wonder why? |
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