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If you’re taking a
cab from the airport (or anywhere in
Shanghai), do ask for the
fapiao
(
receipt).
This way, in case you forget something,
you have a way of tracking it.
shanghaiairport.com
SEE &DO
Glimpse into old Shanghai
by walking around the Former French
Concession or exploring attractions like
Tianzifang and Yu Yuan garden. Have an
authentic Shanghainese dinner at the hole-
in-the-wall Pao luo restaurant on Fumin
Road. After dinner, head to Liujiazui pier for
a view of the Bund while having coffee.
SLEEP
The Puli Hotel in the Jing’An
district has beautifully decorated minimal
interiors and a great location.
thepuli.com
EAT
Mr and Mrs Bund at 18 on the Bund
for great French food. Try their fish in a
bag and lemon tort. Delicious!
SHOP
For ladies, get your very own
qipao
(
Chinese dress) made at the Shanghai
South Bund Fabric Market.
INSIDER TIP
Click on
msittig.wubi/org/
bus/
for bus routes around the city.
Dione
Cotoco
marketing
professional
CHINA
SHANGHAI
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Arrive at the Beijing
Capital International Airport (BCIA). After
clearing customs and claiming baggage,
catch the downtown airport shuttles or
taxis outside the arrival lobby.
en.bcia.
com.cn
SEE &DO
Arrive at the Mutianyu side of
the Great Wall at around 7.30am, and
you can have the wall almost to yourself.
Ride the cable car to go up and take the
toboggan to go down. Stroll along Qian
Men Da Jie, a walking street that is more
beautiful at night with lots of shops. Explore
side streets for local Beijing food.
SLEEP
For a unique experience, check
into Commune by the Great Wall. It's
right at the foot of the Great Wall.
commune.sohochina.com
EAT
Dadong Roast Duck at the Jin Bao
Jie Dong Cheng District branch. Excellent
food, atmosphere and service!
SHOP
Souvenir shirts are cheaper at
the Great Wall than at the city shops and
markets, RMB20–25 (PHP132–165) each.
MUST-TRY
Bings
,
a flatbread with various
fillings (eggs, spring onions, sesame, etc).
Lylah dela
Cruz
preschool teacher
CHINA
BEIJING
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Arrive at the Xiamen
Gaoqi International Airport. Taxis are located
outside the arrival terminal. Flat rate for cabs
is about RMB8 (PHP52) for the first 3km,
and an additional RMB2 (PHP13) per extra
km. There are also public buses.
SEE &DO
Try Guanyinshan Fantasy
Coastal Water World, a water park in Fujian
with a huge pool, spa and hydrotherapy
centers. Riyuegu Hotsprings Resort is a
sanctuary for those seeking tranquility. At
night, hang out at Havana Beach Bar and
The Key in Haiwan Park, which features
Filipino, Cuban and Chinese bands.
SLEEP
The 460-room Kempinski Hotel
on Hubin Middle Road overlooks Yundang
Lake.
hotel-xiamen/welcome/
EAT
Have breakfast at CBD Café located
near Marco Polo Hotel, across the street
from the Bank of China.
SHOP
Gulangyu Island has all the
souvenirs you need. You can get there from
the city by ferry.
MUST-TRY
Kayaking and rock climbing in
Changtai, “the backyard of Xiamen”.
Lynette
Gaurino
musician
CHINA
XIAMEN
The Buddhist temple of Nanputuo in Xiamen was founded during the
Tang Dynasty, which reigned from 618 to 907 AD.
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