the china room
Route One

Beijing - Datong - Xi'an - Beijing


This is the northern minimalist approach to China.
But even on this short circuit you'll see some of the most amazing sights that China has to offer. Take a hike on the Great Wall, visit Buddhist caves in Datong and then take a look at the Terracotta Warriors near Xi'an. What else do you want?
The trip can be done in about 14 days by train with no advance booking. But it's maybe worth to think about a few extra days, especially in Beijing and Xi'an.

Here's a rough itinerary:

Beijing 3 days
8 hour overnight trainride
Datong 2 days
20 hour overnight trainride
Xi'an 4 days
22 hour overnight trainride
Beijing 4 days



 
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