Days 1-3 BeijingWander the traditional hutongs - a world away from the city's imperial splendours. Days 4-5 Great WallWalk a remote section of the wall and take in spectacular views of the countryside. Stay overnight in a nearby guesthouse. Days 6-8 Xi'anAdmire the famed 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors, cycle the city walls or stroll the Muslim Quarter. Days 9-10 ShanghaiExplore the Yuyuan Bazaar or take in views of the Bund from across the river in Pudong. Days 11-12 XitangVisit ancient villas and stroll on cobblestone streets before staying in a traditional guesthouse. Days 13-15 YangshuoTo see the best of this beautiful region, why not cycle around the countryside, taking in views of spectacular limestone peaks? Days 16-18 Longji TerracesExplore cascades of rice terraces that cling spectacularly to the sides of towering slopes. Days 19-20 Hong KongBe prepared for some fast-paced action in Hong Kong. Cruise the harbour, take the cable car to Victoria Peak or check out the local nightlife. Days 21-23 KunmingThe modern city of Kunming has some excellent markets tucked away in quaint backstreets. Days 24-25 JianshuiRide a public bus to Jianshui and join locals for a barbecue dinner. Days 26-29 SapaCross the border to Vietnam and discover a strikingly different countryside. Starting at the old French hill station of Sapa, trek through the extraordinary rural mountainscapes that are home to the colourful H'mong, Tay and Dzao people. Days 30-31 HanoiGet back into the fast pace of city life in ambient Hanoi.
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