China Travel Forum

[Tim]

Hi,
I am from Canada and wish to plan for a Xi'an trip with my guy friend in around Nov for 1 week stay. I prefer to go for Free & Easy. There are so many places of interests that I would like to visit. So many place, with so little time. I really need help from you girls and guys:
1. If I am travelling from Canada airport, will I need to go Beijing Int'l airport-> Xi'an domestic airport? How long will the journey takes from Beijing->Xi'an?
2. What is the weather like in November?
3. I saw some threads recommanding Shu Yuan Youth Hostel and it's quite cheap. I wish to know the location, price for twin sharing, and for the twin sharing, is the toilet located in the room or common toilet? Is there other hostel/hotel that is cheap and good?
4. If I have 7 days in Xi'an, what are the places that I MUST visit? Is it better to travel on my own, or travel with china tour group?
Hmm.... so far these are the questions that I can think of...Hope there is someone there that can help me with my enquries.
Thank you.. thank you...
Cheers,

[kamal]

1. if you fly from Beijing to Xi'an ,nearly 2 hours ,and the fee is about RMB 1200 ,if there is not any discount .
2. Nov. is winter here in Xi'an , a little cold and you'd better bring some coat with you ,of course you can buy them in Xi'an according to the weather .
3. the hostel you mentioned is located near the South Gate ,downtown in Xian ,traffic is very convenience.
There are really many places of interest here in Xi'an.but I think the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is a must-see place as your tour is in winter , because it is coverd and one of the eight wonders in the world. In addition it is do worthwhile a visit.
have fun