32 days in East Asia Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) and Meridian Gate (Wu Men). Step off the beaten path and head to Gong Wang Fu and Back Lakes (Hou Hai). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of The Palace Museum, examine the collection at Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, ponder the world of politics at Temple of Heaven, and don't miss a visit to Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).

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Bristol, UK to Beijing is an approximately 16-hour combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Bristol to Beijing. In September, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Chengde.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Eight Outer Temples, then contemplate the long history of Temple of Universal Peace (Puning si), and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Universal Happiness (Pule si).

For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Chengde trip planner.

Getting from Beijing to Chengde by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can travel to Pingyao County.

On the 28th (Tue), steep yourself in history at Ping Yao Gu Cheng.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Pingyao County day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Chengde to Pingyao County takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. September in Pingyao County sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow time for the train ride to Xi'an.

Xi'an Bell Tower and Daxuexixiang Mosque will appeal to history buffs. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling) and Xi'an Mosque. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Shaanxi History Museum, see the interesting displays at Xi'an Museum, explore the ancient world of Small Goose Pagoda, and admire the masterpieces at Tang Bo Art Museum.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Xi'an online trip maker.

Traveling by train from Pingyao County to Xi'an takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Pingyao County in September since evenings lows in Xi'an dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Xiahe County.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): delve into the distant past at Bajiao Town Site and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Labrang Monastery (Labuleng Si).

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Xiahe County trip itinerary planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Xi'an to Xiahe County. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to drive to Jiuzhaigou County.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): admire the sheer force of Nuorilang Waterfall. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Upper Seasonal Sea in Jiuzhaigou Valley and then admire the sheer force of Pearl Shoal Waterfalls.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Jiuzhaigou County road trip site.

Explore your travel options from Xiahe County to Jiuzhaigou County with the Route module. On the 6th (Wed), you'll travel to Chengde.

On the 7th (Thu), delve into the distant past at Emperor Guan Temple Resort and then explore the historical opulence of Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Chengde trip itinerary planner.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Jiuzhaigou County to Chengde in 14 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. On the 8th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Lijiang.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Blue Moon Valley, then contemplate the long history of Baisha Ancient Town, and then steep yourself in history at Shuhe Ancient Town. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Sanyan Well, then don't miss a visit to Old Town of Lijiang - China, then contemplate the long history of Mufu Palace, and finally don't miss a visit to Yuhe Square.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Lijiang trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Chengde to Lijiang takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Dali.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Cangshan Mountain, then make a trip to Dali Catholic Church, and then admire the landmark architecture of Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple （Northwest Gate）. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a peaceful walk through Erhai Lake.

To see ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Dali trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Lijiang to Dali takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. On the 12th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Yuanyang County.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Mali Village and then visit Yuanyang Rice Terraces.

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Explore your travel options from Dali to Yuanyang County with the Route module. On the 14th (Thu), you're off to Macau.

On the 15th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Lin Kai Temple, admire the striking features of Ruins of St. Paul's, then steep yourself in history at The Na Tcha Exhibition Room, then contemplate the long history of Igreja de St. Agostinho, and finally admire the architecture and history at Our Lady of Penha.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Macau itinerary maker app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yuanyang County to Macau. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to do a combination of to Hong Kong.

Explore hidden gems such as Dragon's Back and Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck. Your inner history buff will appreciate Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Man Fat Sze) and Lin Fa Kung Temple - Tai Hang. There's lots more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Tsim Sha Tsui, take in panoramic vistas at Victoria Peak (The Peak), take an in-depth tour of Hong Kong Maritime Museum, and don't miss a visit to Lion's Pavilion at The Peak.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Hong Kong travel route planner.

You can do a combination of from Macau to Hong Kong in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or ride a ferry. In October, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can take a train to Yangshuo County.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): take some stellar pictures from Xianggong Mountain and then identify plant and animal life at South China Karst. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Wed): explore the activities along Yulong River and then explore the striking landscape at Moon Hill.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Yangshuo County trip planner.

You can fly from Hong Kong to Yangshuo County in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of flight, train, and taxi; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Hong Kong in October; daily highs in Yangshuo County reach 31°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Guilin.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. Here are some ideas for day two: get to know the fascinating history of Jiangtouzhou Ancient Dwellings, stroll around Riyue Shuangta Cultural Park, and then make a trip to Sun and Moon Pagodas.

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Traveling by car from Yangshuo County to Guilin takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Guilin are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Longsheng County.

On the 23rd (Sat), make a trip to Ping'an Village and then take some stellar pictures from Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Longsheng County trip planner.

Traveling by car from Guilin to Longsheng County takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.