Days 1-3 BeijingDiscover the city's imperial heart. Days 4-5 Great WallEnjoy sweeping views on a hike along the wall. Days 6-8 Xi'anEat some exotic street food or head out to the Terracotta Warriors. Days 9-10 ShanghaiStroll the elegant Bund or gaze up at the space-age skyscrapers of Pudong. Days 11-12 XitangStep back in time in Xitang for an overnight stay in a traditional guesthouse. Days 13-15 YangshuoTry tai chi, learn some Chinese or cruise down the Li River before cycling into the countryside. Days 16-18 Longji TerracesStay in a local village and trek up into the hills to explore the Longji Valley's extensive rice terraces. Days 19-20 Hong KongSeek out serene temples and secluded beaches among the glittering shopping malls and markets of busy Hong Kong. Days 21-23 KunmingHit the streets in modern Kunming, perhaps taking a walk through the Flower and Bird Market. Days 24-25 JianshuiBid China goodbye, perhaps with a traditional blind massage or a tasty dumpling feast. Days 26-29 SapaCross into Vietnam and trek into the homeland of the colourful H'mong, Tay and Dzao people. Days 30-31 HanoiTry Vietnamese coffee to energise Old Quarter explorations. Day 32 Halong BayCruise emerald waters and have lunch overlooking the limestone karsts. Spend the night on Cat Ba Island. Days 33-34 HanoiRestaurant-hop for French food in this colonial city. Days 35-36 HueTake a boat trip or cycle to the Royal Tombs to discover the history of Hue. Days 37-39 Hoi AnCycle out into the countryside around Hoi An. Days 40-42 Nha TrangWindsurf, sail or scuba dive in the divine bay of Nha Trang. Days 43-44 Ho Chi Minh CityImagine wartime life within the tunnels of Cu Chi. Day 45 Phnom PenhDelve into Cambodia's tumultuous history in the capital. Day 46 HomestayEnjoy traditional Khmer warmth and hospitality at a village homestay. Days 47-49 SihanoukvilleSplash about and catch some rays on Serendipity or Occheuteal beaches. Day 50 Phnom PenhPick up a woodcarving from Psar Thmei or indulge in a massage. Day 51 Kompong ChamExplore the serene 11th-century Wat Nokor or hire a bike to explore the rural island of Koh Paen. Days 52-54 Siem Reap/Angkor WatDon't miss the magical ruins of Angkor Wat. Days 55-56 BangkokHit the markets to snaffle a bargain.
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