Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top of chapter
Need to Know
ADVANCE PLANNING
»
One Month Before
Get your accommodation sorted and book your hotel
rooms.
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One Week Before
Book your onward train or air tickets to and from the re-
gion through your hotel or a local travel agent.
RESOURCES
»
Xianease
(
www.xianease.com
)
Info-packed Xi'an expat website.
»
My Red Star
(
www.myredstar.com
) Qingdao listings and entertainment
guide.
»
That's Qingdao
(
www.thatsqingdao.com
) Online Qingdao guide with listings
and news clips.
»
Mount Tai Shan
(
www.mount-tai.com.cn
)
Official website of Tai Shan.
GETTING AROUND
»
Train
Your best bet for getting around between towns and cities conveniently
and at speed.
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Air
Good connections within the region and nationwide.
»
Long-Distance Bus
Extensive and reasonably efficient network throughout
the region.
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Taxis
Your primary means of transport within town.
»
Local Bus
Extensive network within town but not foreigner-friendly.
BE FOREWARNED
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Language
English skills are rudimentary in most parts.
