Im going to China! (The Second Thread)

[PaiLumDreamer]

A last attempt at a "real" summer trip is now going through the works, and it looks like China (and maybe Tokyo, too) will be possible. Last time I went it was very guided, and I didnt really get to choose where to visit; this time I am able to plan so its more free form.

I want to re-visit the Shaolin temple, because I was sick when I went. There were lots of monks about in the actual temple-area, and some of my friends actually got to train/drink tea with them in some back room. I just walked around sniffling :P

Where else should I visit? I need to give my agent some names of places I would be interested in. I'm looking for more martial-arts oriented locations, and maybe some out of the way spots "of interest" some of you guys know of.

Thanks in advance.

[BruceSteveRoy]

i always recommend people check out lijiang in the yunnan province. its a really neat place. the ancient city is like taking a step back in time. unesco protects it so they cant build or destroy stuff there. its worth the trip. plus the weather is like spring time all year and the coffee there is some of the best i have ever had.

[BruceSteveRoy]

if you are intereseted i can try to get some of my pics up on the internet and link them to you. let me know.

[Shaolinlueb]

if you dont mind taing train 10-12 hours south, visit hangzhou in the zhijiang province. its beautiful. stay at the hotel on the 10th or 11th floor at ar-ching-da-sha.

[PaiLumDreamer]

It would be cool to see the pics.

Whats on the 10th/11th floor?

[Sword Player]

How about Wudang Shan near Wuhan? If your going to Shaolin, it might be interesting to check out Wudang Shan as well. Wuhan is quite hot at this time of year.