Beijing to Hanoi

Days 1-3 Beijing

Wander the traditional hutongs full of local shops and restaurants.

Days 4-5 Great Wall

Walk a remote section of the wall and take in the view from the top. Stay overnight in a nearby guesthouse.

Days 6-8 Xi'an

Admire the famed 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors or mingle with the local Hui people.

Days 9-11 Shanghai

Shop up a storm in China's hippest stores, explore the Yuyuan Bazaar or head to the Shanghai Museum.

Days 12-15 Yangshuo

Cycle around the beautiful Guangxi countryside, taking in views of the area's spectacular limestone peaks.

Days 16-18 Longji Terraces

Explore the Longji valley's cascade of rice terraces that cling spectacularly to the sides of towering slopes.

Days 19-20 Hong Kong

Be 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 Kunming

The modern city of Kunming has some excellent markets tucked away in the quaint backstreets. The Tang Dynasty pagodas are worth visiting, and there's a quiet spot tucked away in the gardens near the West Pagoda where people can meet to socialise and play mah jong.

Days 24-25 Jianshui

Bid China goodbye, perhaps with a traditional blind massage or a tasty feast.

Days 26-29 Sapa

Cross 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 Hanoi

Get back into the fast pace of city life in ambient Hanoi.