We're considering going to China. Help us make a decision! - China

| Factors | July | October |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cost | More expensive | Less expensive |
| Time Period | NAME_1 | NAME_2 |
| Presence of Guides | Dad + Mom + Lanna | Dad + Mom |
| NAME_3 | Hot | Better |
| Visa Issues | Potentially - I emailed the London Visa Office to ask if it is possible.  | No |
| Follow-up Travel to other parts of Asia (Japan, Singapore) | No, it will be intolerably hot especially in Japan.  | Yes, and it’ll be cooler and doable. |

“I lived in Florida (Orlando) for a while so I thought I was prepared for Japan in the summer. Japan was way worse. It feels like the heat radiates up from the Earth. I still had a fantastic time, but we took many breaks and didn't get to move around as much as I hoped. I probably wouldn't go back in the summer again.”

In terms of getting to London, the earliest the NAME_4 would go is June 2nd b/c of doctors appointment on June 1st.  

So in July, the NAME_4 family would head to China directly from London (time TBD, dependent on Sheathal?)

Wait for us to be done with the wedding, then we would fly over to China. Then travel around. 

In China, there are four locations we would visit: 

- Shanghai (NAME_5 grandma)
- NAME_6 (NAME_5 dad)
- Jilin (mamas family)
- Shandong (baba dad)

The other option is to get there in September for 2-3 weeks. NAME_5’s mom can travel with us for a few weeks. She has a reunion in NAME_6 on October 5/6 and would leave by October 7th to make it back for Lanna’s fall break whe Provide response in all capital letters, no lowercase letters allowed.
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