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marcus8

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Would like to go to China, specifically Beijing. There were 7 places listed on RCI. Has anyone been there and if so please let me know where you stayed. Thanks.
Suzan
 

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How about staying in a hotel?

I came from Beijing originally. Timeshare is definitely in its infancy in China. Acutally I am not even aware of its existence until I saw some resort listing on the II directory. Granted I never stayed in one of those properties since I still have a home in Beijing, I would advise you to stay in a reputable hotel instead.

Because not many people speak English there, if you choose to stay in one of those timeshare properties, there is a chance that you might not even be able to communicate with the service staff. I don't know which properties are listed with RCI. For the one listed with II, I know it is just a apartment complex that's also available for long-term rental. It's definitely not the timeshare you get used to here in the U.S.

With all the good food in Beijing, you really won't need a kitchen as in a timeshare. You can easily find a hotel in a downtown area or a location that's easier for touring around. For those so-called 'timeshares' in Beijing, I am not sure if the location is ideal for tourist.
 

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marcus8 said:
Would like to go to China, specifically Beijing. There were 7 places listed on RCI. Has anyone been there and if so please let me know where you stayed. Thanks.
Suzan

If you are thinking about going to China I would definately recommend you schedule a tour with a tour group, you will see much more of the country then by going on your own if you are going there for the first time. I personally would not travel that far just to stay for a week. The plane ride alone is about 13 hrs one way from San Fran. You will need at least 3 weeks to visit all of China by going with a tour group and it is well worth the money in my opinion. You will visit all the landmarks and will have an experienced guide throughout your tour. The tour I went on was first class all the way, great food and nice hotels.
 
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