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Birthplace of Chinese Civilization
Historians often describe Xi'an, capital city for over a dozen dynasties, as the birthplace of Chinese civilization.Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Xi'an Bell Tower and then take an in-depth tour of The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses. Keep things going the next day: get a dose of the wild on Travel China Guide.
To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Xi'an trip itinerary maker site.
Edinburgh, UK to Xi'an is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Edinburgh to Xi'an, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Xi'an when traveling from Edinburgh in February, with lows around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel to Hong Kong.
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Pearl of the Orient
Witness the vibrant skyline of Hong Kong, an impressive urban territory on the southern coast of China.Pack the 12th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Hong Kong Disneyland. Spend the 14th (Mon) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Ocean Park. The adventure continues: enjoy breathtaking views from Victoria Peak (The Peak), examine the collection at Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, take a leisurely stroll along Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, and take an in-depth tour of Hong Kong Museum of History.
For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Hong Kong attractions planning app.
Getting from Xi'an to Hong Kong by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. When traveling from Xi'an in February, plan for a bit warmer days in Hong Kong, with highs around 23°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel to Shanghai.
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Pearl of the Orient
With a nickname like the "Pearl of the Orient," it's not surprising Shanghai offers some of the most rewarding attractions and activities in the Far East.Shanghai is known for shopping, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through The Bund (Wai Tan), shop like a local with Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), explore the galleries of Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, and examine the collection at Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan).
To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Shanghai road trip site.
Traveling by flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Hong Kong in February, expect nights in Shanghai to be colder, around 3°C, while days are little chillier, around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel to Beijing.
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As the political and cultural capital of China, Beijing stands at the heart of Chinese history, buzzing with the energy of its high population density and centuries of importance.Beijing is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see Mutianyu Great Wall, get engrossed in the history at Lama Temple (Yonghegong), see the interesting displays at National Museum Of China, and steep yourself in history at Temple of Heaven.
For more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Beijing road trip planner.
You can fly from Shanghai to Beijing in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In February, Beijing is little chillier than Shanghai - with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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China travel guide
With well over 1.3 billion residents, China represents the most populous country in the world, considered by many the cradle of civilization thanks to its history spanning many millennia. While a single trip to China rarely satisfies curious travelers, a well-organized tour reveals a land of awe-inspiring natural scenery, ancient monuments, and giant cities, where the diverse population includes almost 60 different ethnic groups speaking dozens of distinct languages. While many Westerners may know China mostly for its centuries-old tradition of martial arts, discerning travelers visit this vast nation for its outstanding cuisine, pristine landscapes, epic train journeys, and small towns of hardworking and genuinely hospitable people.
