China – Chengdu to Shanghai
CHINA CHENGDU TO SHANGHAI VIA CRH HIGH SPEED TRAINS 27 DECEMBER 2015 - 10 JANUARY 2016 This December/January our travels took us from Chengdu in Southwest China 1630km across the country to Shanghai in the East. We achieved this by travelling by China's High Speed Rail network which spans 28 of the 33 provinces and travels at an average speed of 200km/hr. We were the usual brood - two seventy-somethings, two forty-somethings and two teenagers, along with our very flamboyant Chinese interpreter and friend Sissi from Shanghai's BG Interpreters. Visas: Prior to arriving in China, you will need to visit your local Chinese consulate and obtain a visa. These can also be done online. As part of the application you will be required to show hotel confirmations, so be sure to have booked a place to stay before applying. Vaccinations: Check with your GP for the recommended vaccinations and make sure you have them at least a month prior to departure....