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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Stay in Sheung Wan, close to Man Mo Temple and Hollywood Road. Don't miss the Symphony of Lights from Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Victoria Peak offers stunning harbour views — best visited in the late afternoon.
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Shanghai, China
Stay on the Bund for easy access to the riverside promenade and Pudong skyline views. Yu Garden and the Old City are best explored in the morning before crowds arrive. The French Concession and Tianzifang are ideal for a relaxed afternoon of cafés and boutique shopping.
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Hangzhou, China
West Lake is the centrepiece — take a boat ride and walk the causeways at sunset. Visit Lingyin Temple and the Longjing tea plantations in the morning on your full day. Hefang Street is a lively pedestrian strip perfect for street food and evening wandering.
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Xi'an, China
Stay near the Bell Tower and Drum Tower for easy access to the Muslim Quarter food crawl each evening. The Terracotta Warriors are a full-day excursion with a guided tour departing from near the Bell Tower. Don't miss Datang Everbright City at night for its illuminated Tang Dynasty atmosphere.
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Beijing, China
Four nights allows you to properly pace the Great Wall at Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven across separate days. Explore the hutongs and Houhai lake area in the evenings for a more local Beijing experience. Wangfujing is convenient for dinner and shopping after arriving by train on day one.