steeve, any base other than sanya or hangzhou you will definitely (not for a little while though) tour although for between 5 and 8 days at a time, (if you end up in xian, thats the worst hotel we have, like being in prison... i kid you not, 2nd worst hotel is haikou) hotel in xian is right in-between the 2 runways, 2 miles on dual carriageway to the terminal, rooms are.... err.... shabby, town is 30km away... if you can find a taxi... food... basic, very basic and served on a pressed tin tray! just like i imagine in jail... on that note i have depressed myself enough.. good night