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Recent events in the north of the province mean those areas are out of bounds for leisure, but contact them for recommendations for other areas.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19074 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19073 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19073 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7947
If you go to a hairdresser's that actually does cut your hair, chances are you will get your hair washed, your scalp massaged very nicely and a decent haircut. If it's 30 rmb for a bloke's haircut and wash, all in, then that's pricy. It's a bit of luxury, but allow about an hour. Otherwise, pay 3 to 5 rmb at a cheap (genuine barber) place on the street, and it will be much quicker.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7947 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7946 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7946 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7945 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7945 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7919
For public loos (plenty of these on streets, by the river) you normally pay 2 jiao (0.2 rmb) to use them. Some are good, many are less than fragrant. Be prepared for them to be more public than you might be used to. Mens' and womens' are usually marked with picture symbols.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7919 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7910 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7910 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7906 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7906 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7903 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7903 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7901
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Your group orders food, which is brought to you so you can decide what to put into the bubbling soup. Sliced pork and beef, vegetables, doufu, and mushrooms are all standard fare, and you can also get kidneys, liver and many other body parts for the soup. A very sociable way of eating.

Some places do a 'buffet' deal where you pay one price per person (rather than paying for the food you order), and you stroll up to the buffet table to get the food bits - good for your first hot pot, and this overcomes ordering problems. The buffet deals are pricier, but usually include beer and red wine and soft drinks.

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