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 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 t'ai 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 amongst the glittering shopping malls and markets of busy Hong Kong.

Days 21-24 Guiyang/Kaili

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 traditional 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 H'mong, Tay and Dao people.

Days 30-31 Hanoi

Try a Vietnamese coffee to energise your Old Quarter explorations.

Day 32 Halong Bay/Cat Ba Island

Drift over the emerald waters of Halong Bay and soak up the dramatic karst scenery.

Days 33-34 Hanoi

Restaurant-hop in this city of cheap eats.

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 tiny tunnels of Cu Chi.

Day 45 Phnom Penh

Delve into Cambodia's tumultuous history in the capital.

Day 46 Homestay

Enjoy traditional Khmer warmth and hospitality at a village homestay.

Days 47-49 Sihanoukville

Splash and sunbake on Serendipity or Occheuteal Beach.

Day 50 Phnom Penh

Pick up a woodcarving from Psar Thmei or indulge in a soothing massage.

Day 51 Kampong Cham

Capture rural scenes on camera or climb the hilltop pagoda of Wat Hanchey.

Days 52-54 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Don't miss the magical ruins of Angkor Wat.

Days 55-56 Bangkok

Tuck into a final farewell feast.