tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post7174306275909770628..comments2023-11-03T20:54:37.227+08:00Comments on Not Just Another Blonde in Beijing: Where Should We Go for Our First Trip in China? Help me decide!MsHarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07023014736812574910noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-3552726977914472242010-04-14T08:31:31.019+08:002010-04-14T08:31:31.019+08:00I say Shanghai! Take me with you! It looks fabulou...I say Shanghai! Take me with you! It looks fabulous!Love the pictures!starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000510269224587285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-61122140186173144562010-04-13T05:28:37.989+08:002010-04-13T05:28:37.989+08:00Ok, sooo you know I used to live in Shanghai and w...Ok, sooo you know I used to live in Shanghai and would recommend it to anyone.. One thing you can see there is an art gallery called Two Cities. It is AWESOME. Meg Ryan stopped by to see it and she loved it. I belonged to a non profit who helped build, start and continue to run it. It showcases undiscovered talent. Also vacationed in Hainan ....Sanya to be exact and it was off the hook. Just sooo beautiful!!! you will LOVE it. We stayed at a resort called the Cactus resort. It is the largest or has the largest pool in China. It certainly does...or did when I was there. It's freaking HUGE!!!. Oh man, wish I could travel with you!!! your going to have a blast!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375476020034466099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-13785317058300524142010-04-10T14:46:11.663+08:002010-04-10T14:46:11.663+08:00I just came across your blog and I am so insanely ...I just came across your blog and I am so insanely jealous of your experience! My husband is also a Marine and we just spent four years in Hawaii, and we're moving to California on Monday. I am dying to move overseas (we're hoping for Japan next!) I'm going to follow your blog and live vicariously through you!Matt and Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652168604500530134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-16339877752639663062010-04-10T10:17:53.686+08:002010-04-10T10:17:53.686+08:00I would do Shangai first. Looks like an amazing pl...I would do Shangai first. Looks like an amazing place. I would do Hainan for a special occasion maybe. Have fun...Merehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450018427454931229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-25342100281952287442010-04-10T10:03:35.520+08:002010-04-10T10:03:35.520+08:00Shanghai! I haven't been out of Australia, so ...Shanghai! I haven't been out of Australia, so I wouldn't know what it's like but it looks amazing!<br />Thanks for the comment<br />XOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-85137561447790710792010-04-10T09:02:25.351+08:002010-04-10T09:02:25.351+08:00These pictures are truly amazing! What an experien...These pictures are truly amazing! What an experience! <br /><br />xx<br />Jessie <br />http://87life.blogspot.comJessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798502532333302987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-76403044214490466432010-04-10T05:26:33.815+08:002010-04-10T05:26:33.815+08:00I would say definitely do the more fast paced plac...I would say definitely do the more fast paced places first and then spend the rest lounging on the beaches. That's what I did when traveling through Eastern Europe..we hit up all the major cities and it was so rewarding to then just spend the next week or two laying on the beaches of Croatia and Greece<br /><br />quite jealous of all your travels and i adore your blog!<br /><br />http://www.heatherinacandyshop.comHeatherClarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386845881971529820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-68344128426146590982010-04-10T04:23:38.941+08:002010-04-10T04:23:38.941+08:00wow, this is so cool, I would LOVE to go to china ...wow, this is so cool, I would LOVE to go to china someday! but unfortunately it's only a dream now. and I would love to go to the expo 2010, it must be an amazing experience...ahhh your post made me want to travel! :D<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://saladofmylife.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://saladofmylife.blogspot.com</a>Zuzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693207122373022264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-49962187571530432422010-04-10T02:31:26.758+08:002010-04-10T02:31:26.758+08:001. Hainan- just imagine laying out on the beach wi...1. Hainan- just imagine laying out on the beach with your hubby! that would be so romantic!<br /><br />2. Shanghai- i bet you would LOVE the shopping!<br /><br />i'm so excited for your trip/move! take TONS of photos! <3<br /><br />http://aberrantmoda.blogspot.com/Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295639959822503904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-89879793065329447832010-04-10T01:21:20.890+08:002010-04-10T01:21:20.890+08:00Hello! Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog....Hello! Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. Your China travels sound amazing (I've heard there is some really great shopping to be done there too). What an adventure!<br /><br />Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.comthe red bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03199688033231960165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-78872255058731384702010-04-10T00:59:14.188+08:002010-04-10T00:59:14.188+08:00I would love to go to Shanghai and Hainin. They l...I would love to go to Shanghai and Hainin. They look amazing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738817582937483284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-58443595282697243922010-04-09T23:48:09.510+08:002010-04-09T23:48:09.510+08:00I know, I think its summer and everyone has the be...I know, I think its summer and everyone has the beach on their minds (myself included!)MsHarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023014736812574910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-66946553003142816292010-04-09T23:46:27.946+08:002010-04-09T23:46:27.946+08:00My vote is for Hainan!! I love beaches though so I...My vote is for Hainan!! I love beaches though so I'm biased that way :)Deahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07833024008883931651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-92112711159493549032010-04-09T22:16:22.480+08:002010-04-09T22:16:22.480+08:00I would go to Hainan if I were you- I love beaches...I would go to Hainan if I were you- I love beaches and it sounds like a wonderful place. Have fun where ever you go!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601125719015936703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-75946007898010796652010-04-09T21:59:20.258+08:002010-04-09T21:59:20.258+08:00April - thats so funny because the Chinese have al...April - thats so funny because the Chinese have all kinds of sayings, and one we learned in Chinese class is "桂林山水甲天下“ which basically means that Guilin is the most beautiful place on earth.<br /> <br />Thank you everyone for the suggestions!!<br /><br />StephMsHarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023014736812574910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-20164743984049585312010-04-09T21:08:27.710+08:002010-04-09T21:08:27.710+08:00Wow this is going to be an amazing experience for ...Wow this is going to be an amazing experience for ya'll! I vote the first place, but I am partial to historical places lol. Second choice would be the last location listed- it'd be a great way to start the trip off with a bang- at a 5 star hotel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-77149088786558953582010-04-09T20:54:13.427+08:002010-04-09T20:54:13.427+08:00I would go for Shanghai, but that's because I ...I would go for Shanghai, but that's because I love cities! The beach always looks gorgeous, the cool thing is that you'll eventually get to go to all of these places, right? How awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675513377877728471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-55814602014721553122010-04-09T20:32:25.657+08:002010-04-09T20:32:25.657+08:00I say that since the World Expo is going on during...I say that since the World Expo is going on during your trip you should go to Shanghai so you can experience that. Everything else will remain there for you to visit eventually. <br /><br />Second choice would be Pingyao (平遥)since your hubby is a history buff and it's his b-day :)<br /><br />Good luck - doesn't really look like you can make a bad decision here!<br /><br />Oh and PS Pingyao looks like it could have been the inspiration if not the setting for the last Mummy movie with Brendan Frasure!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06721175476856184788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-55674000486004245422010-04-09T20:02:55.324+08:002010-04-09T20:02:55.324+08:00Oh my gosh! Impossible to decide!
They all look l...Oh my gosh! Impossible to decide! <br />They all look like amazing places to go! I think it depends on if you're in the mood for relaxing beach, cultural experience or city shopping ;) Yes, please to all! lolMichéllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14613782257418389420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-12127904174580939082010-04-09T18:42:49.149+08:002010-04-09T18:42:49.149+08:00The last one looks amazing! You should go there ;)...The last one looks amazing! You should go there ;)Phuonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519091283792255677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-89156586210012816172010-04-09T14:59:15.638+08:002010-04-09T14:59:15.638+08:00Wow,it really looks amazing!You should definitely ...Wow,it really looks amazing!You should definitely visit it!Milahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375105277340124705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-50678709395165894642010-04-09T14:30:53.958+08:002010-04-09T14:30:53.958+08:00I can see the characters =)
I vote the first one. ...I can see the characters =)<br />I vote the first one. I think it looks just really interesting and unique. Plus being here in Japan I love getting out to see anything old, and part of the culture and tradition.Kimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769436257855070829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-39520465549221946482010-04-09T13:48:24.043+08:002010-04-09T13:48:24.043+08:00i'd SO go to hawaiian china! :)
only b/c of ...i'd SO go to hawaiian china! :) <br /><br />only b/c of a beachey vacation seems like a vacation to relax versus a city whirlwind trip. but if you get to go to all at some point....well all sounds amazing!kathttp://dancingkitchen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-19069436355104401632010-04-09T13:14:15.989+08:002010-04-09T13:14:15.989+08:00You sold me on Hainan. It looks so peaceful and go...You sold me on Hainan. It looks so peaceful and gorgeous! Looks like a perfect place to go after such a big move!The Pretty Pauperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381863556103235775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97848288601006799.post-70457895191662308212010-04-09T13:09:01.955+08:002010-04-09T13:09:01.955+08:00DH went to China a few years ago and toured Beijin...DH went to China a few years ago and toured Beijing, Guillen, Shanghai and Xian.<br />He loved all of them so I don't think you can go wrong. He still talks most about Guillen.<br /><br />I think the beachy one looks amazing though but Shanghai would be an awesome experience.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118156196953785491noreply@blogger.com