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Xi'an - Liuzhou - Chongqing Flights
16th January 2008 |
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China's Railways are controlled by 16 regional bureaus, one of which has, for the last 56 years, been Liuzhou Railway Bureau. However, no more. On the 26th November, the bureau changed its name to Nanning Railway Bureau and physically moved. The bureau was a major local employer and many of the railway staff have also relocated to Nanning. It is unlikely that this will make any difference to the local rail service. 27th November 2007 |
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Liuzhou - Guilin Expressway Resurfacing Works
The expressway is 10 years old and, despite the fact that it is only used by about six vehicles a day, is badly in need of repairs. No indication had been given as to how long this work will last but if the authorities ever get over their self congratulatory excitement at starting the overdue works and actually do something, then it might be done by Spring Festival (Feb 7th, 2008).
25th November 2007 |
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Kunming - Liuzhou - Wuhan Flights Begin A daily service from Kunming to Wuhan via Liuzhou commenced on the 25th of September. Timetable here. 27th September 2007 |
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Liuzhou Airport Expansion Plans
Liuzhou's local government and Guangxi airport management group have announced that Liuzhou Bailian Airport will be expanded. There are also plans to add new routes to Wuhan, Kunming and possibly Xiamen over the next two years. They also plan to increase the number of flights to Guangzhou and Shenzhen. They even suggest that at an unspecified time flights to Hong Kong will be introduced. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that! The announcement is here (Chinese). 24th August 2007 |
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Beijing Flights Resume - Haikou Added According to Liuzhou Airport website, the long suspended air service has restarted. There is one flight in each direction every day. They have also introduced daily flights to Haikou on Hainan island. Unfortunately, the timetable given is incorrect. The correct times are here. Fares from Liuzhou to Beijing are ¥1,700 one way, and from Liuzhou to Haikou, ¥650 9th February 2007 |
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At the same time they have announced that it is now possible (in Beijing at least) to buy through tickets and return tickets! Welcome to the 19th century, guys! All tickets are still sold by sour faced, rude bitches, however. Some things don't change! 15th July 2006 |
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As of March 1st, all Liuzhou buses have increased the fares. In 99% of cases, this means a rise from ¥1 to ¥1.20. Dig out those pesky coins! March 1st 2006 |
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Cambodia Opens Consulate in Nanning Cambodia opened a consulate in Nanning on Friday 21st October. Full details to follow. It is also reported that Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) are planning to follow suit. The Cambodian consulate is the second consulate to open in Nanning. The consulate general of Vietnam is at 1st Floor, Touzi Dasha, 109 Minzu Avenue, Nanning, Tel: 0771 5510560/1/2, or Fax 0771 5534738. Click here for a printable copy of the address in both Chinese and English. I also have it in Vietnamese! If you really want it, contact me. If all else fails, I have the consul's mobile phone number! 22nd October 2005 |
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NANNING, Aug. 7 (Xinhuanet) -- Shenzhen Airlines has announced it will launch direct flight from Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, and Hong Kong starting from Sept. 10. 7th August 2005
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A new bus service linking Beihai in Guangxi and Ha Long in Vietnam is due to start in March. No details have yet been given on the cost. 12th February 2005
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Route 201 runs from E'shan Park to Bayi Road, passing the railway station, Yufeng Road, Gong Mao, Jia Yong and the north side of the square. Scheduled to run every 6-8 minutes, the route operates between 6:45 and 21:30. The fare is the standard ¥1. 28th January 2005 |
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Budget Flights Nanning - Hong Kong CR Airways, the first Hong Kong-based budget regional carrier, announced yesterday it would launch its maiden flight to Nanning tomorrow, in its first drive to gain a slice in the fast growing mainland market. The carrier will fly between Hong Kong and Nanning three times a week, with a round-trip ticket to be sold at HK$2,000-HK$2,600. The full story is here. 21st January 2005 |
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Guangxi - Guizhou Railway Reconstruction Starts Work has officially begun on the line from Liuzhou to Guiyang in Guizhou Province. The railway will be 608 kilometres long. After the reconstruction project with an estimated cost of 9.4 billion RMB yuan (1.1 billion US dollars), the railway will be shortened to 489 kilometres and passenger trains will run for five hours from Guiyang to Liuzhou, nine hours less than on the previous railway. The reconstructed railway will be put into operation in 2007. 16th December 2004 |
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Currency Rules Changed As of January 1st 2005, the amount of RMB you can take out of China will rise from the current 6,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan. It is also possible to take out up to $5,000 in foreign currency. That said, on my many trips in and out of China over the years, I have never once been asked to declare currency or been searched. 6th December 2004 |
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Trains to Hainan It is now possible to take a train from the mainland to Hainan. A train-ferry service from Guangzhou to Haikou will start on the5th of December. The journey will take 12 hours, including the sea crossing. The price of a hard seat ticket on the train will be ¥138, while a hard sleeper single ticket
is available at up to ¥257. 2nd December 2004 |
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I usually find Chinese tourism guides very predictable and clichéd. In fact, they can be useful for knowing where not go. To my surprise, China Daily have published an article listing 49 sites of interest which are highly unpredictable. A sort of cross between a travel guide and a Guinness book of records, it lists such things as the only river to flow into the Arctic Ocean, the place with the most frequent thunderstorms, etc. (Number 36 is the only one in Guangxi) Despite some lovely Chinglish, I found it quite interesting. The article is here. 26th November 2004 |
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A new railway ticket office (more of a kiosk actually) has suddenly appeared outside Liuzhou Public Library on San Zhong Road. I haven't tried to use it yet (don't want to go anywhere!) but it has to be better than the nightmare of the railway station! It is a strange place to put it, but it does have two great assets!
4th November 2004 |
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A couple of people have recently fallen foul of the problem described below, so here is the gen. Despite the 1997 'handback' of Hong Kong to China, it is still administered separately. If you leave China to visit Hong Kong, you WILL require a new visa to re-enter the mainland (unless you have a multi-entry visa or a residence permit). The same applies to Macao. Any questions? Contact me. 15th May 2004 |
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Guilin CITS The Guilin branch of China International Travel Service (CITS) have opened an office in Liuzhou. It is at 97 Jiefang Nan Lu (Room 1101) Phone number is 2870280. There is an English speaker by the name of Stephen Lu. His mobile number is 139 7803 4570. They mainly deal with organised tours, but can also get tickets at reasonable prices. 18th February 2004 |
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China Bans Air Passengers From Carrying Liquor The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) have banned air passengers from carrying any liquor in any package, either bottled or in cans, aboard both domestic and international flights. For the full story and reaction click here. 15th October 2003 |
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Muggings on Guangxi-Guangzhou Buses CCTV have shown footage of muggings near Guangzhou Railway Station, but also reported that "some long distance buses from Guangxi and Hunan provinces make illegal stops by the side of the road, allowing the robbers to seize the opportunity to grab passengers' belongings as they get off their coaches. Full story here. 18th July 2003 |
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Flights start from Guangzhou to Lhasa It is being reported that China Southern will begin flights to Lhasa on July 26th. The route, flown by Boeing 757 aircraft, will break the monopoly currently held by Air China Southwest Company from Chengdu to Lhasa. There is no information as yet as to frequency or cost. Tibet recently resumed tourism activities (July 1) after closing its borders from April 5th as a SARS prevention measure. 15th July 2003 |
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If you have any useful travel tips or info, please let me know.
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According to
The Liuzhou to Guilin
expressway is being resurfaced, leading to inevitable delays. 
China
Railways are changing the design of their tickets. The picture (left) shows the
new design above the old. New information is included, such as the name of
stations being also given in Pinyin (those Olympics!) and the general layout
seems clearer.
Liuzhou has proudly introduced a double-deck bus service as
of today. 10 shiny new vehicles have been acquired.
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