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56 days, Beijing to Bangkok
itiNerary... Days 1-3 Beijing Discover the imperial heart of Beijing. Days 4-5 Great Wall Hike along a remote section of the Great Wall. Days 6-8 Xi'an Eat some exotic street food or check out *plus Local Payment US$1150
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the Terracotta Warriors. Days 9-11 shanghai Stroll the elegant Bund or gaze up at the space-age skyscrapers of Pudong. Days 12-15 yangshuo Try tai chi, learn some Chinese or cruise down the Li River before cycling into the countryside. Days 16-18 longji terraces Stay in a local village and trek up into the hills to explore the extensive rice terraces of the Longji Valley. Days 19-20 hong kong Seek out serene temples and secluded beaches among the glittering shopping malls and markets of busy Hong Kong. Days 21-24 Guiyang/kaili Travel from Shenzen to Kaili and experience the customs and cultures of the Miao people, their colourful local dress and traditional architecture. Discover the countryside around Kaili, marked with waterfalls, rice paddies and villages. Days 25-26 kunming Hit the streets in modern Kunming, perhaps taking a walk through the bird and flower markets. Days 27-29 sapa Trek into the homelands of the colourful Hmong, Tay and Dao people. Days 30-31 hanoi Try Vietnamese coffee to energise your Old Quarter explorations. Day 32 halong Bay Drift over the emerald waters of Halong Bay and soak up the dramatic scenery. Days 33-34 hanoi Restaurant-hop for French food in this colonial city. Days 35-37 hue Take a boat trip or cycle to the Royal Tombs to discover the history of Hue. Days 38-39 hoi an Cycle out into the countryside around Hoi An. Days 40-42 Nha trang Windsurf, sail or scuba dive in the divine bay of Nha Trang. Days 43-44 ho chi Minh city Imagine wartime life within the tunnels of Cu Chi. Day 45 Phnom Penh Delve into Cambodias tumultuous history in the capital. Day 46 homestay Enjoy traditional Khmer warmth and hospitality at a village homestay. Days 47-49 sihanoukville Splash and bathe on Serendipity or Occheuteal beaches. Day 50 Phnom Penh Pick up a woodcarving from Psar Thmei or indulge in a massage. Day 51 kompong cham Capture rural scenes on camera or climb the hilltop pagoda of Wat Hanchey. Days 52-54 siem reap/angkor Wat Dont miss the magical ruins of Angkor Wat. Days 55-56 Bangkok Hit the markets to snaffle a bargain.
accoMMoDatioN Hotels/guesthouses (44 nts), homestays (2 nts), overnight trains (9 nts) traNsPort Plane, overnight train, ferry, boat, local bus, cyclo, walking GrouP siZe Max 16 Meals 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner BuDGet Allow US$600 for meals not included DeParts Selected Fri (May-Nov) GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed Notes 1. Please note that you will need a double entry China visa for this trip. 2. Please note that you may be refused entry to Thailand if you cannot provide proof of ongoing travel out of the country, such as flight or bus tickets traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary start 2008 23 May 06 Jun 20 Jun 04 Jul 18 Jul 12 Sep Finish 17 Jul 31 Jul 14 Aug 28 Aug 11 Sep 06 Nov 26 Sep 10 Oct 24 Oct 07 Nov 21 Nov 2009 02 Jan 09 Jan 20 Nov 04 Dec 18 Dec 01 Jan 15 Jan 26 Feb 05 Mar 23 Jan 06 Feb 20 Feb 03 Apr 17 Apr 01 May 15 May 29 May 19 Mar 02 Apr 16 Apr 28 May 11 Jun 25 Jun 09 Jul 23 Jul Above: Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Morning, China - Hugh Fotheringham Below: Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Bike riding, Yangshuo - Chen Duan
" climb the amazing Great Wall of china " explore Xians exotic Muslim Quarter " hit the stylish shops of shanghai " trek into the homelands of Vietnams hilltribes " Discover French flavours in hanoi " experience beachside bliss in Nha trang " Discover cambodias tumultuous history " Be awed by angkors magnificent ruins " Get busy in bustling Bangkok
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