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Back in Chengdu

Spent the next night in Chengdu to catch a flight to Guilin the next morning, having given up trying to go through China overland. Cheap flights plus 6 days on a train at the start of the trip had killed that idea. Anyway, here is a picture of a Red Panda, which I think looks more like a...

written by

olliejohnson on August 23, 2006 from Chengdu, China

from the travel blog: A man from Cockshutt.

Pandas and hotpot

Having already endured some hardship on a 6 day train journey, it was nice to have the comfort of the aeroplane again for this next trip, despite the 4:30am start it required. Had to barter with the taxi driver to get the proper fare to the airport, and he even asked for another 20 as when we...

written by

olliejohnson on August 19, 2006 from Chengdu, China

from the travel blog: A man from Cockshutt.

Panda Reserve

AM: Visit Panda Breeding Center, way cooler than any zoo. If you love cute fury critters, don't miss the panda reserve, especially the baby nursing area. Go rain or shine, it's not to be missed! Also check out the red Pandas (the lesser panda), they are sometimes overlooked, but you can pay...

written by

Benjamin Satterfield on March 23, 2005 from Chengdu, China

from the travel blog: China Tour Spring 2005