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Travelogue of a 2000 km tour through China in May-June 2012. Due to a business stay I had some days to travel around in China with starting point Dalian. The question arose at the beginning, where to go and what is feasible in which time. Originally the route was supposed to run further west, but was discarded due to lack of time. A detour to inner Mongolia was also rejected, as the return would have to take place on the same route. So I decided for maximum day trips of about 300 – 500 km with the destination Shanghai in nine days. I wanted to avoid Beijing, because I didn’t hope to see anything interesting there. Instead, the route via Tianjin should go further south and then, depending on the time, the best route should be chosen. As always, it is difficult to choose destinations where you have never been before. As it is difficult and expensive to rent a car in China, not to mention the traffic risk, the tour was exclusively by train. The route finally ran from Dalian via Xingcheng, Tianjin, Jinan, Nanjing, Suzhou to Shanghai.

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2012 China – Intro

Travelogue of a 2000 km tour through China in May-June 2012. Due to a business stay I had some days to travel around in China with starting point Dalian. The question arose at the beginning, where to go and what is feasible in which time. Originally the route was supposed to run further west, but was discarded due to lack of time. A detour to inner Mongolia was also rejected, as the return would have to take place on the same route. So I decided for maximum day trips of about 300 – 500 km with the destination Shanghai in nine days.

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2012 China – Day 1 – 31.05.2012 – Xingcheng

Around 0700 got up, surfed and had breakfast (boiled eggs 2x, bamboo shoots, fried rice, which also contained ham). The coffee machine had only hot water, but I took it with me. A slice of white bread with jam for a total of 12Y. Afterwards I took a shower and checked out. There was sun and the temperature was about 24°C. First I got some cigarettes and a lighter down at the hotel. The saleswoman had not understood me first, because I had pointed at the cigarettes and then at the lighter. The whole thing cost 11Y. The lighter for 1Y, the cigarettes for 10Y. The cigarettes had only 0.8mg nicotine, which was once sold as lights 15 years ago, because they had only half as much nicotine as normal cigarettes. The first lighter had lasted only three days until it disintegrated into all parts, long before the gas was gone.

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2012 China – Day 2 – 01.06.2012 – Xingcheng

Risen around 0800. The yelping dog of the night had been replaced by a younger yelping dog. The window didn’t close, but it didn’t disturb. Luckily I had bought cappu before, so there was something like coffee to drink. The shower was in the bathroom without any limitations, so I wet the whole bathroom. Before I had to wait forever until hot water came. In the hotel I heard as good as nobody. I paid downstairs for another day and went towards the station to buy a ticket to Tianjin. Two counters had opened and before it there was a large crowd, which was worked off however quite fast. With the help of the LP I could buy a card without problems.

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2012 China – Day 3 – 02.06.2012 – Tianjin

I got up without any problems around 0430. After the shower I packed my stuff, threw the network cable behind the table and left the room. Outside it was already bright and hardly anything was going on. More was already going on at the station. Numerous travellers waited in the waiting room. Since two trains should depart shortly behind each other I asked one next to me if this is already the boarding procedure. He said no, but shortly afterwards again yes, because both trains arrive at the same time. On the platform I had to wait 10 minutes until the other train left. That was a bit pointless.

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2012 China – Day 4 – 03.06.2012 – Jinan

The AC had worked diligently and quietly during the night. I only notice it early when I open the door to the corridor, how big the difference is between inside and outside. There was almost nothing going on on the streets. I drank some cappu and walked about 30 minutes before the train should leave for the station. As always everything was covered in a loose fog, where you could see about 5km far. The fog was certainly mixed with smog, but I couldn’t tell the difference. After the absolutely senseless scanning of the luggage and the beeping of the metal detector I went into the again gigantic departure hall and sat down to the correct gate.

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2012 China – Day 6 – 05.06.2012 – Nanjing

A street scene in Nanjing, China
A street scene in Nanjing, China
A temple in Nanjing, China
A street scene in Nanjing, China
Inside a park in Nanjing, China
Pictures inside Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, China
A walk along the Yangtze River in Nanjing, China
A walk along the Yangtze River in Nanjing, China
Incense sticks at a temple in Nanjing, China
A temple in Nanjing, China
A temple in Nanjing, China
Pictures inside Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, China
Inside a park in Nanjing, China
Money notes in China with Mao
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, China
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, China
Jade carvings in a temple in Nanjing, China
Jade carvings in a temple in Nanjing, China
Inside a temple in Nanjing, China
A walk along the Yangtze River in Nanjing, China
Inside a park in Nanjing, China
A street scene in Nanjing, China
Inside Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, China
View from Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, China

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Nanjing, also known as Nanking, is a city located in the eastern region of China. It is the capital of Jiangsu Province and one of the most important historical and cultural cities in China. The city has a rich history dating back over 2,500 years and has been the capital of several Chinese dynasties, including the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

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2012 China – Day 7 – 06.06.2012 – Suzhou

Train station under construction in Suzhou, China
Street scene in Suzhou, China
Street scene in Suzhou, China
Street scene in Suzhou, China
Street scene in Suzhou, China
Street scene in Suzhou, China
Street scene in Suzhou, China
Street scene in Suzhou, China

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Suzhou, also known as Suzhou City, is a city located in the eastern region of China, in the province of Jiangsu. It is located approximately 100 kilometers west of Shanghai and is known for its beautiful gardens, canals, and traditional architecture. Suzhou is often referred to as the “Venice of the East” due to its extensive network of canals and waterways.

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