12-27-2011, 11:19 AM
The closest I've been to Shaolin in winter was April. It was freaking cold. There's no such thing as insulation in China and none of the heaters worked. What makes it hard is there's never any shelter - it's relentless cold. And it can snow at Shaolin. I'd never go in winter. I've heard horror stories from friends trying to heat their hands with their laptops. I don't have a laptop.
Of course, the last time I was there was 6 years ago and conditions have improved dramatically. Nevertheless, hope you packed some warm things, like arctic survival warm.
Of course, the last time I was there was 6 years ago and conditions have improved dramatically. Nevertheless, hope you packed some warm things, like arctic survival warm.
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