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Going on my 2nd trip in 1 month, anyone booked internal flights within China?

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seagull:
Hi Brothers,

I went on my first trip to China last year and visited a lady in Chengdu. Next month, I'll be going to Chengdu again. It will be my second trip to China.

Within China, the only places I've visited are Chengdu and nearby city Leshan. While it will be nice to be back in the 'du (as local expats call it), I am a really keen traveller. I convinced my lady to visit another city, and after some debating over which place to visit (she originally wanted to go to Hainan), she agreed to come to Shanghai with me. Now we are both excited as she has only been to Shanghai once before.

I am really happy as Shanghai is a city I've dreamed of visiting. The amazing skyline, the Bund, just being in a world class city and taking in some of the night life. But I'd like to know, has anyone booked an internal flight before? Are there any good English language web sites? Or what is the best airline to use? Is it generally cheap to travel within China?

I could ask my lady to book this, but to be honest, I'd rather do it myself. I would be worried if she left things to the last minute and that would cause issues about this side trip.

Also, for those who have stayed in Shanghai. Is it true that Suzhou is an easy day trip from Shanghai? Does anyone have any recommendations of places to see there, or nearby cities to visit? I'll probably only be staying for five nights, so won't be able to venture to far away this time.

Sorry, I know this site is meant to be about romance/dating, but with so many people here with lots of experience travelling within China, I

Thank you, or 谢谢！

Neil:
No worries, that's an excellent question and exactly what this forum is meant to help answer.

My wife's nephew helped us buy tickets online - the website was in Chinese so I didn't get much from it over his shoulder.  One thing I did note - that particular website wouldn't accept Visa - how the hell?!? 

The airlines were very much the same as any other domestic flight in the west, as far as I could tell, except for the obvious trouble most Chinese have with standing in lines. 

Scottish_Robbie:
Seagull, I would perhaps suggest contacting some of our chinese ladies or those in china within the forum to see if they can give you the info you need.

Arnold:
Hi Seagull, I flew to Guangzhou and back from Shanghai and it was just like here in the US. Qing's brother had made reservations for us and the Tickets were given to me at the Hotel to my Room. It was China Eastern Airlines and I remember it was 3300rmb for two. I had the pleasure though of him also making all the Hotel reserv. as well. So if you have your Lady just buy the Ticket's.. let her and you take care of the Hotels of your Choice, as you rather do that yourself.

Suzhou IS a good days trip, but I loved it there. Make sure you take the Tea Boat ride ( about one hour ), but do watch where you eat. As I see one place they washed their Fish in the Channel Water's ... yuuuck! Stick with the Noodle Dishes!

Hangzhou ( West Lake ) try the Bicycle roundtrip around the Lake .. cheap and wonderful. If not too cold or windy. Food, try the Shanghai Pork .. Super! Both Cities are very romantic , well my Opinion anyway.

Enjoy, you'll have a great time! Also , do the World Financial Tower and/or the Pearl Tower and Yu Yuan Garden of course, there watch out for those $25 Rolex's .. hahaha

Jason B:
I have also travelled internally in China.  Xia booked the tickets online via chinatravel or cctravel something like that.  Your girl would know, a bit like flight centre online for China.  They loved my visa card and were only too happy to have my money.  You can also book train travel on this site.  We booked flights from Shenzhen to Beijing, Beijhing to Xian and rail Xian to Guangzhou, anyway was all in Chinese including the price, so maybe a currency converter on the screen maybe helpful to get the best deal.  If your girl is travelling you will need to put in her Chinese national card number and for you your passport number.  These will also be needed to pick up the electronic tickets at the airport counter.  Not any different from booking a ticket anywhere in Australia.

The prices are reasonable and you can choose the best time and airline for your travel plans.  Remember the time you are going if it is one of the more popular mass migration of Chinese times you may struggle for a seat.

As for Shanghai, have never been there.  That is for next trip.

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